Protect Yourself This Autumn

COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations 2026/27 poster

Eligible patients will soon be invited to receive their free Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect themselves and those most vulnerable in our community. Why get vaccinated? Reduces the risk of serious illness and hospitalisation Helps protect family, friends and carers Supports NHS services during the busy winter period Who is eligible? Adults aged…

Health benefits associated with physical activity

Health benefits poster

UK Chief Medical Officers physical activity advice aims to get people moving more every day. Moving more is one of the simplest and most powerful things we can do for our health. The updated UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines show that regular movement supports both physical and mental wellbeing — and that even…

GP Patient Survey Results 2026

Survey results

Key results: Overall Practice Experience: 83% Very good. 96% Confidence & Trust in the healthcare professional. 94% Felt their needs were met. 95% Involved in decisions about their care. 91% Felt the healthcare professional listened to them. 88% Found reception team helpful. 74% Easy to contact by telephone.

Court Thorn Surgery Launches Fundraising Appeal for New ABPI Machine

Rachel, Kelly, and Craig take the leap for ABPI machine. Poster promoting a fundraising skydive to raise money for an ABPI machine.

Court Thorn Surgery is delighted to announce a fundraising campaign to purchase an Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) machine, a valuable diagnostic tool that will help us identify circulatory problems earlier and improve patient care across our community. To help raise funds, members of our team, Rachel, Kelly and Craig, will be taking part in a…

Court Thorn Surgery Becomes an Active Practice

Proud to be an RCGP Active Practice

Court Thorn Surgery is delighted to announce that we have achieved Active Practice status. The Active Practice Charter recognises GP practices that actively support patients and staff to move more, reduce sedentary behaviour and connect with local physical activity opportunities. Over the coming months we will be promoting local initiatives including parkrun, walking opportunities, swimming activities and…

Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign 2026

Court Thorn Surgery will be actively supporting eligible patients during the Autumn 2026 Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign. Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, and our wider community from serious illness during the winter months. We strongly encourage all eligible patients to take up the offer of vaccination…