Cross Keys GP Practice

30/01/2026

Our latest newsletter is now available to view online: https://www.crosskeyspractice.co.uk/newsletters

Paper copies are available to pick up in our surgeries 📰

30/01/2026

29/01/2026

🚫We can no longer accept repeat prescription requests by email.🚫

From 1st February, repeat prescriptions can only be ordered via the NHS App or by dropping your repeat prescription slip into the surgery. This change has been made to adopt a safe and efficient ordering process, in line with NHS England and our local Integrated Care Board (ICB) guidelines.

🩵How to Order Repeat Medication Using the NHS App

- Open the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet
- Log in using your NHS App details
- Tap “Request repeat prescriptions”
- Tick the medication(s) you need
- Confirm your request
That’s it! Your request is sent directly to the surgery.

💙How Do I Get the NHS App?

Step 1: Download the App

On a smartphone or tablet, go to App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play Store (Android phones) and search for “NHS App” to download.

Step 2: Sign Up. You will need:

- Your NHS number (if you have it)
- An email address
- A form of photo ID (if you do not have photo ID we can provide you with a linkage key, ODS code and account ID required for sign up)
The app will guide you through each step slowly and clearly.

🩵Don’t have a smartphone or prefer paper?

That’s fine! You can still order your repeat medication by dropping a slip into either of our surgeries.

For more information see our website: https://www.crosskeyspractice.co.uk/prescriptions

15/01/2026

We are closed today (Thursday 15th January) from 1pm due to PTL.

We will reopen tomorrow morning as usual.

Protected Time for Learning (PTL) allows staff across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, protected time to be released for educational sessions such as basic life support, clinical management updates and mandatory training. These half days also give us the opportunity to review departmental policies and procedures, instate new services and review the monthly feedback from patients in order to look at improvements and implement any changes.

If you require medical assistance during this time please contact NHS 111.

09/01/2026

From 1st January 2026 MMRV is part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella AND chickenpox (varicella).

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

For more information see: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

02/01/2026

Happy New Year to all of our patients 🥳🎆

Our latest newsletter is now available for you to view online at https://www.crosskeyspractice.co.uk/newsletters or you can pick up a paper copy in our waiting areas 📰

23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄

See below our opening hours over the festive period. If you are in need of medical assistance when we are closed, please contact 111.

From everyone at the practice, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for being part of our community 🎅✨

18/12/2025

💬 As we approach the end of the year, we want to hear from you! 💬

What would you like to see more (or less) of on our social media and in our monthly newsletters?

• Health tips
• Information on long-term condition management
• Updates on our services, clinics, and appointment options
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Getting to know our staff better and behind the scenes insights

Your feedback helps us create content that’s useful, relevant, and interesting for our patients. Please share your ideas in the comments below — we’d really appreciate hearing from you 😊

12/12/2025

Our internet is now back up and running 🥳 Thank you for your patience during the outage.

As we work through the backlog of messages, appointments, and requests that built up during the outage, things may take a little longer than usual.

We are doing our best to respond to everyone as quickly as possible, and we’re grateful for your kindness and patience during this catch-up period.

What an eventful Friday morning! 😨

12/12/2025

Our internet is currently down meaning we have no access to our clinical systems or phone lines. We apologise for this and are working as quickly as we can to try and find the cause. Due to this we have turned our Klinik system off temporarily. This is an issue effecting all local surgeries.

11/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Jumper Day 2025! ✨🎄

We’re excited to share that Cross Keys Practice are taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day 2025 to raise much needed funds for children all over the world. Staff members (and even our Handyman) have dusted off their Christmas Jumpers and accessories to make it a day to remember!

Have you got your Christmas Jumper on today? 🎅✨