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Dr Leigh Merrigan will sadly be leaving the Combe Coastal Practice this month and therefore all of his patients will be transferred over to the care of our new GP … [continue] Transfer of patient care

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/  

A reminder to our patients that the surgery will be closed this Bank Holiday Monday (25th May). The surgery will re-open as usual on Tuesday morning. If you need to … [continue] Bank Holiday Closure

If your GP has asked you to monitor your blood pressure at home. Please follow the steps below: 📅 How long to monitor You will need to take blood pressure readings … [continue] 🩺 Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

Each year, the NHS wastes approximately £300 million on unused medicines in England. A significant proportion of this waste is avoidable, often arising when patients routinely order more medication than … [continue] Unused medication – Only order what you need.

Our covid Spring vaccination clinic is now fully booked. If you are eligible and would like a vaccination, please either contact your local pharmacy service, or see below for the … [continue] Covid Spring booster vaccinations

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Meningitis outbreaks tend to be limited to small geographical area so there is no reason to suspect increased risk for people living in North Devon. The risk to the wider public … [continue] 🚨 Meningitis Update – Please Don’t Panic

A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of local GP practices working closely together – and with other healthcare professionals, community services, and the voluntary sector – to provide more coordinated … [continue] Introducing North Devon Coastal PCN

We want your appointment at the practices to be as smoothand supportive as possible. Whether you’re coming in for a routine check-up or something more specific, our team is dedicated … [continue] Introducing Heidi, our new AI consultation tool

When you submit an online GP request through our website or the NHS App, you may be offered suggestions about other NHS services that can offer direct advice or treatment. … [continue] New: Our online GP request form has been updated

Please see the website for the latest information on this group:   In Person Disability Friendship Groups- Ilfracombe – Devon Connect

The announced and authorised cohorts eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in autumn/winter 2025/2026 are: Residents in a care home for older adults All adults aged 75 years and over People … [continue] Autumn 2025 vaccination programme

From 21st July 2025  Acute requests (requests for items not currently on repeat), will no longer be accepted when requested through online pharmacies. Medication requests for usual repeat medication will … [continue] Acute Medications

A reminder that there is a monthly Cancer Care Hub held at the Lantern Centre, Ilfracombe on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

At present, this service has not been developed in Devon and is outside of the practice’s control. Devon ICB will be responsible for creating a rollout plan. Until then, we … [continue] Mounjaro weight loss injection through NHS GP Surgeries

The doctors at Combe Coastal have received increasing requests for short term prescriptions for diazepam for patients with fear of flying. In the UK diazepam is a Class C/Schedule IV controlled … [continue] Diazepam for fear of flying

The legal guidance allows you to give over-the-counter medication such as pain and fever relief or teething gel. However, you must get written permission beforehand from parents, and, you must … [continue] Over-the-counter medication to children in childcare