Coldalhurst Lane Surgery

05/06/2026

Volunteers’ week is a UK-wide celebration and recognition of the contribution of volunteers across all sectors. Volunteering has a really positive impact on communities, and is a huge part of our society:
14.2 million people in the UK have formally volunteered at least once a month
Volunteering added £4.6 billion in productivity gains to the UK economy in 2024
25 million people in the UK volunteered informally at least once in the year

Volunteers’ Week focuses on thanking volunteers. You can use the hashtag and/or to share your own stories of amazing volunteers, and find resources and more at

Join us from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026 as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

05/06/2026

Pride Month is a celebration that recognises the LGBTQ+ community, the challenges they face, and their contributions to society. Pride Month is a joyful display of love, unity, and resilience, with events and activities that promote inclusivity, educate the public, and celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities.

You can find out more about Pride and its history, and see a full, searchable calendar of global Pride events at https://www.iglta.org/events/pride-calendar/

24/04/2026

World Immunisation Week aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases across the globe.

This year’s theme is, ‘For every generation, vaccines work,’ and this awareness week will promote how vaccines have safely protected people, families, and communities for generations – and continue to safeguard our future.

To find out more about the importance of immunisation, or to get involved, visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-immunization-week/2026

23/04/2026

New Coil Clinic – Starting May 2026
We are pleased to advise patients that the surgery will be introducing a coil (intrauterine contraception) clinic from May 2026.
The clinics will offer appointments for the fitting and removal of contraceptive coils, provided by appropriately trained clinicians.
If you would like more information or wish to discuss whether a coil is suitable for you, please contact the surgery to speak to a member of our clinical team.
Further details on appointment availability and referral arrangements will be shared shortly.

22/04/2026

Allergy affects more than a quarter of the UK population, and occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately to normally harmless substances. Some allergies are mild, but more severe cases can cause anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.

Many people’ symptoms go unrecognised, and they don’t get the support they need. So this year, the theme of Allergy Awareness Week is ‘I Wish I Knew: Diagnosis Matters’.

You can find out more about the campaign and learn about allergy symptoms, next steps and anaphylaxis on the Allergy UK website: https://www.allergyuk.org/allergy-awareness-wee

20/04/2026

More than 150,000 people in the UK have Multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, causing a range of symptoms like blurred vision and problems with how you move, think and feel.

MS Awareness Week is designed to raise awareness about the condition and the issues people with MS are talking about. In 2026 the focus is on challenging MS assumptions and the harm they can cause. You can find out more at https://www.mssociety.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week

16/04/2026

Autistic people face discrimination and barriers across all sectors of society. They, and their families and carers, need support to overcome those barriers, and opportunities to explore interests, develop skills and lead fulfilling lives.

World Autism Acceptance Month is a time for everyone to get involved in fundraising, sharing resources, raising awareness and helping to create a society that works for autistic people. Walk, run or fundraise your own way!

Find out more and sign up at https://waam.autism.org.uk

15/04/2026

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes episodes of abdominal pain and often discomfort when using the toilet. It does not shorten your life, but leads to more pain, health care appointments, and surgeries, impacting quality of life, and sometimes the ability to work full-time.

This April, you can help to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support people with IBS by sharing the hashtags and

Find out more at https://aboutibs.org/living-with-ibs/ibs-awareness-month/

14/04/2026

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, and Bowel Cancer Awareness Month aims to increase awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and knowing the symptoms, which you can find here: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/symptoms/