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19/12/2025

Prescribing of over-the-counter medicines

You are encouraged to buy over-the-counter medicines to treat a range of minor common illnesses like coughs, colds, headaches, heartburn and indigestion.

Current NHS guidance advises GPs not to prescribe over-the-counter medicine – this ensures money saved can be
spent on essential health services.

Instead, you can self-care to treat minor common illnesses which includes:
• Keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home, (out of the reach of children and
pets).
• Seek advice from local community pharmacists on:
- Managing short-term illnesses and minor conditions
- Or use the NHS Pharmacy First Service.

However, GPs will prescribe over-the-counter medicines to patients in some circumstances such as those who need long term support and treatment e.g. paracetamol for arthritis.
For more details visit:

Do you have a medical appointment but need support getting there? You may be eligible for the Healthcare Travel Cost scheme or be able to access use our non-emergency patient transport service.

19/12/2025

Christmas 2025 & New Year 2026
Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours: Oxfordshire
The pharmacies listed in the link below should be open as shown.
The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.
You are advised to contact the pharmacy before attending to ensure they are open and have the medication you require.
Details of local pharmacies can also be found by scanning the code below or by visiting www.nhs.uk

16/12/2025

Healthwatch Oxfordshire:
We would like to hear your views on what areas of health and social care you think we should focus our work on over the next year.
We’d also like your ideas on topics for our public health and care webinars, and your feedback on how you think we are doing.
Please share your thoughts with us by completing this short, anonymous survey : https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/priorities26-27/

What do you think Health watch Oxfordshire priorities should be for 2026-2027?
• Which areas of health and social care do you think we should focus our work on over the next year?
• We’d also like your feedback on how you think we are doing. Please share your thoughts with us by completing this short, anonymous survey.What you tell us will help inform our work plans for the year and ensure we give the best possible service to people in Oxfordshire.
If you would like a copy of this survey in another format or language, or would prefer to speak to someone about this, please contact us on 01865 520520 or at hello@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk

We are an independent charity who work to make sure NHS health and social care leaders and other decision-makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve the services that you use. We also provide help and advice if you have a question about local health services – please get in touch!
To find out more about what Healthwatch Oxfordshire have to offer, please open the link

We are an independent charity who work to make sure NHS health and social care leaders and other decision-makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve the services that you use. We also provide help and advice if you have a question about local health services – please get in touch!

15/12/2025

As flu is on the rise, if you have flu like symptoms please wear a mask when visiting the practice.

Symptoms include:
A sudden high temperature
Headache
Body aches
Extreme tiredness
Dry cough
Sore throat,
Loss of appetite,
and sometimes nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea

Thank you.

12/12/2025

PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS - Please allow two working days for your prescription request to be processed.
(Excluding bank holidays)
To ensure that prescriptions are issued to patients in a timely and safe manner please request your medications online.
The quickest and easiest way for most patients is to do this online.

How to Order a Repeat Prescription

12/12/2025

NHS - Service Access
The below video highlights a range of NHS services available which makes it quicker and easier for people to access non-emergency care services including NHS 111, community pharmacies, the NHS App and GP online services.

10/12/2025

Christmas 2025 & New Year 2026
Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours: Oxfordshire

The pharmacies listed in the link below should be open as shown.

The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.

You are advised to contact the pharmacy before attending to ensure they are open and have the medication you require.

Details of local pharmacies can also be found by scanning the code below or by visiting www.nhs.uk

09/12/2025

Save waiting in the telephone queue, contact us online! : )
Using the following link you can submit your medical or administrative request to our practice online instead of queuing on the phone

Contact us about your request

09/12/2025

Coffee morning tomorrow in Woodfarm

08/12/2025

01/12/2025

Save waiting in the telephone queue, contact us online! : )
Using the following link you can submit your medical or administrative request to our practice online instead of queuing on the phone https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/k84009