Thatcham Medical Practice

04/08/2025

Did you know, if you need an emergency supply of a medicine you can use the https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription service.

This must be a medicine you are prescribed regularly, through a repeat prescription.

You will be charged your usual prescription fee. If you do not usually pay, it will be free.

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04/08/2025

PATIENT INFORMATION
COMING SOON

Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/ winter 2025/26

We will be again offering eligible patients’ flu and Covid-19 vaccinations at Thatcham Medical Practice.

You will be sent an invitation mid-August, and you will be able to book in person, over the phone, via Anima or the NHS app. Please wait for your invitation or further Practice updates before calling.

Flu vaccination

The flu vaccination for pregnant women will start from 1st September 2025 and vaccination for all other eligible adult cohorts will start from 1st October 2025.

COVID-19 vaccination

The COVID-19 programme will run from 1st October 2025

For further information please follow the link below.

NHS England » Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/ winter 2025/26

30/07/2025

Getting the contraceptive pill without a prescription.

Use this service to find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription. You do not need to see a doctor or nurse for a prescription.Getting the contraceptive pill is free, with or without a prescription. Who can get the contraceptive pill without a prescription You may be able...

02/07/2025

As of 1st July there are quite a few changes to the childhood immunisation schedule. This is only for children born after 1st July 2024
Please see the links below for more detailed inforamtion

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68408ac51d85c6606009cd62/UKHSA_Immunisations___Up_to_13_months_Leaflet_WEB.pdf

Find out more about the services we offer

01/07/2025

Please see below the activity timetable for west berkshire sport in mind, July 2025
https://www.sportinmind.org/find-an-activity

13/06/2025

Important patient information!

We will be closed for staff training on Wednesday 25th June 1pm -6.30pm
The telephone lines will also be closed. ☎️

Westcall are covering the surgery during this period of time. If you require advice or treatment, please call NHS 111

The surgery will re -open as normal on Thursday 26th June from 8am (7.45 for Anima requests)
https://patients.animahealth.com/blue/signIn?redirectTo=%2F

Thank you for your understanding.

13/06/2025

Everyone looks forward to some summer sunshine but it's worth remembering that when the temperature goes up it can present some with health risks.

If you like spending time in your garden, plan to avoid the hottest part of the day and make sure that you have sunscreen, water and a wide brimmed hat.

Find out more in the NHS guidance on sunscreen and sun safety.
Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad.

Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

13/06/2025

The Met Office have issued a Yellow Heat-Health Alert for the Southeast of England, London, East Midlands and East of England.
The current alert is in place between 21:00 on 12th June 2025 and 08:00 on 15th June 2025

https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/weatherready

Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

10/06/2025

Park run 7th June 2025 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

04/06/2025

Loneliness Awarness Week 9th-15th June 2025

Life changes like moving home can affect our
ability to connect with others
Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it
this Loneliness Awareness Week
For more support and advice ⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

Loneliness can affect us all, at any time of our lives. Find out about possible signs of loneliness, reasons we feel lonely and ways to manage it.

13/05/2025