Sowe Valley Primary Care Network

15/12/2025

Have you checked to make sure you have enough medication to last over the Christmas and New Year holidays? Allow extra time for your GP Practice and Pharmacy to process your request. Services may not be available on the bank holidays this December.

12/12/2025

Are you protected from the flu? Patients eligible for the flu jab are at increased risk of the complications from the illness.

2025 has been a particularly bad year for flu cases and hospital admissions are continuing to rise.

Getting vaccinated helps to protect yourself and others.

If you've received an invite from your GP Practice but haven't yet booked your appointment, contact your surgery to get protected before Christmas.

03/12/2025

Today is 2025

If you have a disability and need extra support with accessing your GP practice, let the team know so that they can help you. There are lots of ways your surgery can make adaptations to ensure that their services are inclusive and accessible.

01/12/2025

This save in a different way - by confirming your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

Most of us would accept an organ if we needed one. Two minutes now can save up to nine lives.

Confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. It’s the best thing you’ll do today.

01/12/2025

Samaritans are available 24/7 if you need to talk this December 🎄✨

We’re ready to listen again this year. Every hour, of every day.

Here on 116 123 💚

28/11/2025

Did you know that you can get free emergency contraception from your local pharmacy? You don't need to see or speak to a GP first.

27/11/2025

When you don't get high-quality sleep, your health suffers in a number of ways.

Making sure you get enough sleep and deep restorative sleep makes a big difference to your physical and mental wellbeing.

For tips and support about better sleep, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better/?WT.mc_ID=PaidSearch_Sleep_Tips&wt.tsrc=paid_search&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23131764652&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlv3GqbOSkQMVgJlQBh1ONBJPEAAYASAAEgL2BvD_BwE

26/11/2025

With sales and discounts over the next two weeks for Black Friday, it can be tempting to buy things you don't need or don't have use for. Overconsumption and spending leads to waste, clutter in your home and can have financial impacts which cause stress and worry.

Shopping responsibly this Black Friday means being aware of what you need and taking time to consider whether you're getting a good deal. Just because something is on sale, doesn't mean you need it.

For more information about shopping sustainably, visit: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-action/oxfam-blog/guide-to-sustainable-shopping/

24/11/2025

Do you want support to improve your health? Making lifestyle changes can boost your health and wellbeing.

Find out more: https://hlscoventry.org/

24/11/2025

It's recommended that all pregnant people have the flu vaccine, whatever stage of pregnancy they're at. A flu jab will help protect both you and your baby.

Pregnant people can get their flu jab done for free at their GP Practice.

21/11/2025

Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community that provides free, safe, and anonymous support for children and young people aged between 11-25 in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Kooth UK have a number of tools to support you if you need advice, counselling or simply are not feeling your best. You can chat to their team live or via messages, write in your own daily journal, visit the discussion boards to start or join a conversation with the friendly Kooth community, and read helpful articles, personal experiences, and tips from young people and the Kooth team.

Visit: https://www.kooth.com/

21/11/2025

GP Practices are able to book into PCN Enhanced Access Service appointments.

Sowe Valley PCN offer a range of appointments on Monday to Friday evenings between 6:30pm and 9:30pm and Saturdays between 9am and 5pm from three hub locations.

Appointments are available with a range of clinicians including GPs, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists and Paramedics.

If you find it difficult to attend your surgery during normal hours, ask your practice team about Enhanced Access Service appointments.