Sole Bay Health Centre

01/04/2026

Sole Bay Health Centre
GP Surgery

Easter Closure

Thursday April 2nd 2026 at 6.30pm until Tuesday April 7th 2026 at 8am.

For non urgent medical care during this time call NHS 111

For life threatening, emergency care call 999.

06/03/2026

Dr Castle and Partners

COVID‑19 Spring Booster Campaign 2026



Eligible patients will soon be invited to receive their COVID‑19 Spring Booster vaccination. This year’s eligible patients will be those aged over 75 years of age and immunosuppressed patients only (for example those on certain medications or those receiving chemotherapy)



Patients will be invited by the practice, either by letter or text message.



House bound patients do not need to contact the practice. You will be informed when a nurse will visit to provide the vaccination at home.



Please avoid contacting the practice before 9am or after 4pm to book your appointment. These are peak times for urgent calls.



Thank you for helping protect yourself and others. If you have questions, please contact the practice reception team on

01502 722326.

05/03/2026

13/08/2025

The Sole Bay Health Centre

Autumn 2025 – Covid-19 and Flu Vaccination Campaign



We are preparing for this year’s Autumn 2025 vaccination campaign, which will offer both Covid-19 booster vaccinations and seasonal flu vaccinations to eligible patients.



Covid-19 Booster – Autumn 2025



The eligible groups for this year’s autumn Covid-19 booster have changed compared to previous years.
This autumn, only the following patients will be invited:

• People aged 75 years and over

• Patients who are immunocompromised



Seasonal Flu Vaccine – Autumn 2025



The flu vaccine will be offered to:

• People aged 65 years and over

• Patients at clinical risk, for example:

- Those with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD or severe asthma

- People with diabetes

- Those with weakened immune systems due to illness or treatment



Clinics and Appointment Invitations



Vaccination clinics will begin in October 2025.
We will contact eligible patients by text message or by letter when it is time to book your appointment.
Please do not contact the practice to request a booking before you receive your invitation.



Housebound Patients



If you are housebound and eligible for either the Covid-19 or flu vaccination, we will contact you directly to advise of the date of your visit. There is no need to call us – we will be in touch.



Protect Yourself This Winter



Both Covid-19 and flu can cause serious illness, especially in older adults and those with certain health conditions. Vaccination remains the best protection.

26/06/2025

Normal phone service has resumed. Thank you for your patience.

26/06/2025

We are currently experiencing a technical fault with our phone lines. Please call 999 in an emergency or 111 for medical advice. If you would like to talk to us directly please try again later today. We thank you for your support in this.

02/06/2025

Sole Bay Health Centre
Require a part time receptionist.

Part time receptionist required to work in friendly and busy rural GP practice. The role offers considerable variety and scope for personal development.

Skills required: Professional and empathetic with excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Well organised with accurate and thorough approach to work;

Strong IT skills, proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel;

Knowledge of medical terminology and SystmOne an advantage.

Contract hours - between Monday to Friday - 7.45am to 6.30pm. Flexible cover for holidays and other absences.

Please e-mail your CV and a letter outlining why you think you would be suitable to
rigby.whittaker@nhs.net. Closing date for post is June 30th 2025.

01/04/2025

Easter and May Bank Holiday opening hours

We are closed on the following dates for the Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays:

Friday 18th April 2025
Monday 21st April 2025

We are also closed on the following dates for the May Bank Holidays:

Monday 5th May 2025
Monday 26th May 2025

If you require medical assistance on these dates, please visit NHS 111 online, call NHS 111 or in the event of an emergency, call 999.