Newsletter – 2 2026
News
Diatribe Meeting- 16th April
The next meeting of DiabTribe will be on Thursday 16 April at 2pm at Methodist Church rooms. There will be a guest speaker… A lovely local Podiatrist is coming along … [continue] Diatribe Meeting- 16th April
Mental Health Awareness Week
From 11th- 17th May it is Mental Health awareness Week! Swindon Borough Council have teamed up with various groups across Swindon and some surrounding areas to promote activities designed to support … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week
Urgent message to patients- Internet Outage
31st March Update: This issue is now resolved. Dear Patients, Like the rest of the village, the GP surgery is currently experiencing a complete internet outage. We are still … [continue] Urgent message to patients- Internet Outage
We are holding a Pre-Diabetic Lifestyle Reset Course!
Are you Pre-Diabetic? Did you know it can be reversed? Are you interested in finding out how a Low Carbohydrate lifestyle can improve your health? This course consists of … [continue] We are holding a Pre-Diabetic Lifestyle Reset Course!
Social Prescribing Day- 26th March
What is #SocialPrescribingDay? Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. Since 2019, thousands of local, national and international organisations, … [continue] Social Prescribing Day- 26th March
Have your say on how your patient data is used.

Complete the Healthwatch survey now and enter into a prize draw to win a £100 high street voucher. Your local Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and organises NHS services in … [continue] Have your say on how your patient data is used.
Elm Tree Allotment- March

My name Deb Coleman, I am the Social Prescriber at Elm Tree Surgery I am trying to help with the general wellbeing of patients at Elm Tree surgery and part … [continue] Elm Tree Allotment- March
COVID Booster Clinic- Spring 2026
It is almost time for the Spring 2026 COVID vaccination season. We are currently in the process of arranging our COVID booster clinic for the 2026 Spring Season. The clinic … [continue] COVID Booster Clinic- Spring 2026
Newsletter
Please find attached copy of our latest newsletter Newsletter – 1 2026
New Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
In April 2026, we are planning to introduce an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). This new Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) will allow us to send your prescription electronically to a pharmacy … [continue] New Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
SMASH Youth Project- Peer Mentoring Group
SMASH Youth Project are running a Peer Mentoring Group for young people who are affected by parental imprisonment.Do you know someone affected?Knowing where to signpost young people to a safe … [continue] SMASH Youth Project- Peer Mentoring Group
SleepBuddy study
Covid and Flu Clinic
The surgery has added another flu and COVID clinic on Wednesday 5th November .The team are currently sending invites to all those patients who eligible for the vaccinations . For … [continue] Covid and Flu Clinic
Research project participants wanted
October Campaigns
Breast cancer Awareness Month Stoptober for Macmillan Cancer Support Black History Month Speak Up Month Cholesterol Awareness Month
Swindon Carers Centre Closure
We have been asked to share that Swindon Carers Centre, will close on 31st December 2025. From 1st January 2026, carer services in Swindon will be provided by Cornwall Rural … [continue] Swindon Carers Centre Closure
August Health Campaigns
https://www.psoriasis.org/psoriasis-action-month/ https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/
Adult Community Learning
Adult Community Learning have recently come out with their new courses for September 2025. The flyers show the courses being offered below, however there are various different locations offered for … [continue] Adult Community Learning
Samaritans Awareness Day – 24/7
Samaritans Awareness Day – 24/7
Missing Pathology results on NHS App
Please see attached which explains why some pathology results are not showing on the NHS App Pathology Results
Talking Therapies
Start your journey to better mental health today with free, confidential NHS support from your local Talking Therapies team. You can refer yourself quickly and easily online and we … [continue] Talking Therapies
Online Access Explained
Rapid Health We are making this change to fulfil the governments request that all practices offer online access by October 2025 and to improve your access to appointments, reducing the … [continue] Online Access Explained
Technical Problems – Site Down
We have a whole site down issue at present. Our IT team has been contacted and are working to fix the problem as soon as possible. We apologise for any … [continue] Technical Problems – Site Down
Exciting News – Changes to appointment booking starting 9th June 2025
We are making this change to fulfil the governments request that all practices offer online access by October 2025 and to improve your access to appointments, reducing the 8am phone … [continue] Exciting News – Changes to appointment booking starting 9th June 2025
INDIGO Study
Dementia Action Week
This Dementia Action Week, 19 – 25 May 2025, we will continue to raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia. Alzheimers Society
Reception / Dispensary closure 19/05/2025
Just a reminder the reception and dispensary will be closed from 12:15 until 1.30. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Earswitch Phase B study
Please see attached poster on a study Th University of Bath are looking fro volunteers with Poster UoB version 0.6
Research
STARFISH Patient Poster v2.0, 25-Oct-2024


