Category: News

Reminder that the surgery is closed the afternoon of Wednesday 19th August for Essential staff training. Please see poster below for more information.

This is to announce that Dr Nicholas Coxon retired from Overdale Medical Practice effective from 9th June 2026. We would like to wish him all the very best for his future endeavours Overdale Medical Practice.

IMPORTANT NEWS – Changes to our online requests for appointments – we have now moved to another platform. Please visit https://overdalepractice.com/online-request-form/ for more information

Choosing the Right NHS Service Think Pharmacy First Your local pharmacy is often the quickest place to get help for everyday health concerns. Under Think Pharmacy First, pharmacists can offer fast, expert advice and treatment for many minor illnesses. Pharmacists can help with: Why choose a pharmacy first: Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) Urgent Treatment Centres…

Please take a look at the Spring / Summer edition of the Social Prescribing Newsletter to see what our Social Prescribers have been getting up to  (link below) https://overdalepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SP-Newsletter-Spring-Summer-2026.docx

Our surgery will be closed on Monday 31st August 2026 and will reopen on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you require an urgent supply of medication over the bank holiday, please visit NHS 111 online to request a limited supply. This must be medicine that you are prescribed regularly through repeat prescription. NHS 111 can…

Overdale Surgery Newsletter February 2026- Please see the poster below regarding updates at the surgery.

Carer Peer Support Group events dates – Please see the attached poster for the Carer Peer Supports groups taking place March – November this year. This group is for patients registered at Overdale Surgery and Park Medical Practice who care for a family member or friend 🙂

Emotional Support Hub- Reminder that the next Emotional Support Hub event is taking place on Wednesday 25th March 2:30-4pm at St Hugh’s Church Hall DE72 3HB. All patients registered at Overdale Medical Practice or Park Medical Practice are welcome 🙂

NHS Care For The Armed Forces Community The NHS is responsible for providing all hospital and most community services for serving personnel (except for mental health, general practice and rehabilitation services). The NHS also provides nearly all community, general practice and hospital services for the families of serving personnel, reservists and veterans. Included as part of this…