Swallowfield Medical Practice

08/07/2025

Mounjaro (also known as Tirzepatide) has been in the news recently due to it becoming available under the NHS.

Please be aware there is very strict criteria for this medication to be prescribed within general practice.

We are contacting those on our patient list who are eligible for Mounjaro.

For more details, please check our website ... https://swallowfieldmedicalpractice.co.uk/news/tirzepatide-mounjaro-prescribing-in-general-practice/

04/06/2025

05/06/2025 - 06/06/2025

Good Morning.

Please be aware that we are short staffed in our reception team on Thursday and Friday this week due to sickness within the team.

This may result in slightly longer waiting times on the phone.

We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please be patient with us during these days.

Many Thanks.

03/03/2025

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea.

Watching your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading. Alcohol hand gels Do NOT kill Norovirus.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/

26/02/2025

26/02/2025
Due to unexpected absence within our acute team, we have limited capacity for on the day appointment for the remainder of the week.

This may result in a longer wait time on the phone and in the waiting room.

Please consider visiting a pharmacy for seasonal illnesses, such as earache, sore throat, coughs, colds and more.

Thank you for your patience.

12/02/2025

12/02/2025
Due to unexpected absence within our acute team, we have limited capacity for on the day appointment for the remainder of the week.

Please consider visiting a pharmacy for seasonal illnesses, such as earache, sore throat, coughs, colds and more. Please visit the link below to see how pharmacies can help you and your family.

Find out what services pharmacies can offer and how they can support you.

11/02/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our phone lines will close at18:00 today 11th February 2025

Phone lines will be open as usual tomorrow from 8:30am.

Thank you for your understanding.

06/01/2025

06/01/2025
We are currently experiencing technical issues with our credit card machine and won't be able to take any card payments today.

We hope to receive a new machine tomorrow. Please bring cash where possible.

Thankyou
Swallowfield Medical Practice

18/12/2024

Please note that we are closed on Thursday 19th December, from 12:30pm to 2pm for staff training.

If you require assistance which cannot wait until we reopen, call 111, or if you are in need of emergency medical assistance, please dial 999.

18/12/2024

We have had a power cut at the surgery this morning. We are back up and running but a little delayed. Please bear with us while we catch up.

13/11/2024

You said, we did.

We are pleased to share that the potholes in the carpark have been repaired.

Thanks for your patience while we got this sorted

22/10/2024

Practice Closure – Wednesday 6th November 2024

Please note that the practice is closed on Wednesday 6th November 2024 from 13:00 for staff training. The practice will not reopen until Thursday 7th November 2024.

If you require assistance which cannot wait until we reopen, call 111, or if you are in need of emergency medical assistance, please dial 999.

We apologise if this closure causes any inconvenience.

14/10/2024

14/10/2024

Please note we are extremely busy today. If your enquiry can wait, please call back later in the week.

Please be aware that we are working as a sit and wait clinic today, so you may need to wait to be seen by the appropriate clinician.

For general enquires you can submit these via our website …

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