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It was World Hepatitis Day on 28th. It is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about the virus and what vaccines are offered routinely to all babies. The Hepatitis … [continue] World Hepatitis Day- 28th July 2026

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Local Minor Injury and Illness Units (MIIU) GWH Swindon Urgent Treatment Centre The UTC at Great Western Hospital is open 7.00am – 10.00pm. Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road,Swindon SN3 6BB … [continue] Use the Right Service

NHS Guidance Heat Exhaustion   Beat the heat   How to cope in hot weather

Diabetes Prevention Week is a UK campaign that raises awareness of type 2 diabetes and encourages people to take simple steps to reduce their risk. Xyla Health have been delivering … [continue] Diabetes Prevention Week 25th-31st May

Newsletter – 2 2026

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

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

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

  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!

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

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

Please find attached copy  of  our  latest newsletter   Newsletter – 1 2026

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 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

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

Breast cancer Awareness Month Stoptober for Macmillan Cancer Support Black History Month Speak Up Month Cholesterol Awareness Month  

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

  https://www.psoriasis.org/psoriasis-action-month/   https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/    

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

Please see attached which  explains why  some pathology  results  are not  showing on the  NHS  App   Pathology Results

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

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

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

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