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Sanford House, Sanford Street, SN1 1HE TUESDAY 12TH JULY 2022, 10am to 6pm 1st jab (5+), 2nd jab (5-17) must wait 12wks between doses and 18+ must wait 8wks after … [continue] Upcoming COVID-19 vaccination drop-in clinics July 2022

Sanford House, Sanford Street, SN1 1HE TUESDAY 28TH JUNE 2022, 10am to 6pm 1st jab (5+), 2nd jab (5-17) must wait 12wks between doses and 18+ must wait 8wks after … [continue] Upcoming COVID-19 vaccination drop-in clinics

Many families in Swindon and across the country are struggling with rising living costs. That’s why it’s important to know what help and support is available now – that could … [continue] Help with day to day living costs

Please note that the registration department  will be closed on Thursday 14th April 2022, therefore we will be unable to accept any new patient registrations on this date. You may … [continue] Registration department closed 14/04/2022

Unfortunately, due to the rise of COVID-19, we are experiencing staff absences at short notice. We want to reassure you that our surgery staff are currently working hard to continue … [continue] Ongoing staff shortages

Clinic details No appointment or GP registration needed. TUESDAY 1ST MARCH 2022 8am -4pm Sandford House, Sanford Street, SN1 1HE THURSDAY 3RD MARCH 2022 9am -5pm Salvation Army, Chapel Street, … [continue] COVID-19 vaccination drop in clinics

In the month of January 2022, we had 249 patients who ‘Did Not Attend’ (DNA’d) their appointments at Hawthorn Medical Centre. A DNA is where the patient did not attend and did … [continue] Appointment DNA’s – January 2022

Kooth provides a safe, secure means of accessing help for young people via the internet. By accessing Kooth, young people can benefit from: A free, confidential, anonymous and safe way … [continue] Kooth – free online counselling support for young people

If you are currently registered at our practice and live outside of the attached catchment area, you may not be entitled to any out of hours or home visiting services. … [continue] Practice catchment area

Swindon residents who are facing financial hardship or who have mobility issues and have no practical means to get to a local vaccination centre, can now book a free return … [continue] Free taxi’s to COVID-19 vaccination appointments

We are receiving a lot of queries from patients who fall into the category of being extremely vulnerable, e.g. immunosuppressed, undergoing cancer treatments etc. If you believe you are in … [continue] COVID-19 vaccinations – 4th doses/boosters for the extremely vulnerable

The Vaccine Data Resolution Service (VDRS) aims to resolve missing or incorrect vaccination records for people vaccinated in England who have a current NHS number and are registered with a … [continue] COVID-19 vaccination queries

If you’re a patient at our practice you can now use the new NHS app, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services, including your COVID … [continue] NHS app

We are currently very short staffed due to staff illness. We ask that you please bear with us during this time, and please remember to be kind. Thank you in … [continue] Short staffed

The touch screens located in the waiting room are now back up and running. You are welcome to check yourself in for your appointments using these rather than at reception. … [continue] Touch screens now back on for checking in

Did you know…? We are participating in a new approach to improve access for the patients to GP appointments. The aim is to direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare … [continue] Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)

Follow this link to view an insightful article about the immense pressure and demand on GP practices in the UK, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we … [continue] Inside a GP surgery: ‘There is not enough time or space in the day’