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Welcome to The Colne Practice

Our reception team can advise patients on the most appropriate healthcare professional when they book their appointment. Appointments can be made with our:

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physiotherapist
  • Pharmacist
  • Nurse or Health Care Assistant
  • General Practitioner

Patients may also be signposted to the Community Pharmacist (local Chemist) as they are permitted to treat seven common conditions, including administering antibiotics, through the Pharmacy First scheme.


Our surgery offers a wide range of specialist expert clinical services including:

  • NHS Health Check (offered to all individuals aged 40 to 74 who do not have a pre-existing health condition)
  • Annual chronic health condition reviews: including hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, heart disease, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease and stroke
  • Menopause and HRT
  • Contraception: contraceptive implants, intrauterine device (‘Copper’ coil and Mirena coil) fitting
  • Assessment and treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse with Ring Pessary
  • Travel vaccination clinic
  • Minor Surgery (excision of skin cysts and skin tags that are causing troublesome symptoms)
  • Steroid Joint Injections (for treatment of arthritis conditions that affect shoulders, knees, and hands).

We are a recognised Teaching GP Practice Surgery.
Our practice has two GP trainers and four GPs who tutor medical students from the universities of Cambridge and Brunel. Our practice is recognised as a Learning Organisation by NHS East of England.


NHS App

Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet — including prescriptions and appointments.

NHS App displayed on mobile phone

Know who to turn to for your healthcare

We want to help you get the right medical assistance when you’re ill, injured or have a long term condition. Going directly to the person with the appropriate skills is important. This can help you to a speedier recovery and makes sure all NHS services are run efficiently.

Pharmacist

When you need healthcare advice or help with medicines

Optician

Sudden loss of vision. Blurred vision. Painful or red eyes?

Dentist

When your mouth or teeth need urgent attention

NHS Out-of-hours

When your GP and local pharmacy are closed

Minor injury

You will usually need a GP referral, except in an emergency.

Accident & Emergency

When an illness or injury is serious or life-threatening

Health A-Z

Guide to conditions, symptoms & treatments

Live Well

Advice, tips and tools for health & wellbeing

Medicines Guide

How medicine works & possible side effects

Care & Support

Options & where to get the best support