Giffords Surgery

28/08/2025

20/08/2025

⏰ Reminder – Bank Holiday Closure Monday 25th August ⏰

Just a reminder that Giffords Surgery will be closed on Monday 25th August.

✅ Please order your medication now to ensure you have enough over the long weekend.

📞 Emergencies: Call 999
💡 Non-emergency advice: Call NHS 111

We reopen Tuesday 26th August at 8:00am (eConsult from 7:00am).

Stay safe and enjoy the Bank Holiday!

13/08/2025

🏖️ Bank Holiday Closure – Monday 25th August 🏖️

Giffords Surgery will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday.
✅ Please make sure you order your medication in advance to ensure you have enough over the days we are closed.

📞 Medical Emergency: If you need urgent medical help when we are closed, please call 999.
💡 For non-emergency medical advice, you can call NHS 111.

We will reopen on Tuesday 26th August at 8:00am (eConsult available from 7:00am).

Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a safe and pleasant Bank Holiday.

01/08/2025

🍂 Autumn COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinics – Starting 1st October 2025

We’re getting ready for our autumn vaccination campaign!

In the next couple of weeks we’ll begin inviting eligible patients to book their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations for the beginning of October .

✅ If you're eligible, you’ll receive a text message with a booking link.

📞 Don’t have a mobile? No problem – our reception team will be in touch by phone to arrange your appointment.

Thank you for helping keep our community healthy this winter.

31/07/2025

📢 Need batteries for your NHS hearing aid?

We can now provide them directly at the surgery!

If you use an NHS hearing aid and need replacement batteries, just bring your RUH battery book/card with your name and MRN on it. We'll be able to give you 2 packs of batteries.

Please speak to reception if you have any questions.

30/07/2025

🚨 Now Accepting New Patients – Join Giffords Surgery Today! 🚨
Looking for a GP in Melksham or the surrounding villages? Giffords Surgery is now welcoming new patients!

When you register with us, you’ll be offered a New Patient GP Health Check – a dedicated appointment to assess your health and support your ongoing care.

💡 Why Choose Giffords?
✅ eConsult for Easy Booking – Submit appointment requests online via the NHS App or our website (7 AM–3 PM Mon, 7 AM–4 PM Tues–Fri).
✅ Same-Day Triage & Appointments – With face-to-face or phone options.
✅ Extended Hours – Evening appointments available until 8 PM and some Saturday appointments for extra convenience.
✅ No Long Phone Queues – Use our auto-callback system for stress-free service.
✅ On-Site Pharmacy – Melksham Pharmacy handles all your prescription needs.

Join a surgery committed to modern, patient-centred care.

📍 Register today:
🌐 www.giffordssurgery.co.uk/new-patient-registration

💙 Your health, our priority.

29/07/2025

🛡️ RSV Vaccination – Don’t Miss Out 🛡️

The RSV vaccination programme ends on 31 August 2025 – make sure you’re protected in time.

Who should have the RSV vaccine?

👶 Pregnant women – recommended from 28 weeks in every pregnancy to help protect your baby after birth
🎂 Adults aged 75 to 79
🎉 If you turned 80 after 1 September 2024, you're eligible too – but only until 31 August 2025

✅ If you're eligible, book your appointment now to avoid missing out.

📍Contact Giffords Surgery today to arrange your vaccination.

24/07/2025

Resident doctors across BSW will walk out at 7am tomorrow for five days.

We are asking patients to help support services by choosing carefully so urgent care is available for those who need it most.

This includes using 111 online as the first port of call for non-urgent health needs and using 999 only for a life-threatening emergency.

https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/public-urged-to-support-local-nhs-as-latest-strikes-likely-to-cause-disruption/

24/07/2025

📢 Network Call Issues – South West 📞

Some mobile networks are currently experiencing issues making and receiving calls in the South West region.

This may affect your ability to contact the surgery by phone. If you’re having trouble getting through, please try using our website or visit us in person if your query is urgent.

🚨 If your situation is life-threatening, please call 999 immediately.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

— Giffords Surgery

15/07/2025

📣 Do you have a disability and need extra support when contacting us?

At Giffords Surgery, we're committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments when calling, visiting, or using our services—please let us know.

Whether it's help with communication, mobility, or another need, we're here to support you.

📝 Fill out this quick form - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VnqJ96iG5R - so we can make sure we can support you, alternatively come to reception and we can help you fill in a form!