Didcot Health Centre

03/12/2025

It's that time of year again. Get your repeat prescription requests in now!

If you are likely to need a prescription for more of your regular prescribed medications before the New Year please do it as soon as possible. Make sure you won't run out!

We're working through them as fast as we can, but there's always a last minute pre-Christmas rush that impacts us and your pharmacy, so please allow at least 10 WORKING DAYS.

Remember, we cannot accept requests by phone. There are three ways to request your repeat medications:
- Online, via your NHS app or Patient Access
- Via our website at www.didcothealthcentre.com/form-repeat-prescription
- Drop your paper request into our box in Reception or our postbox outside.

Merry Christmas!

02/12/2025

STAFF TRAINING and INTERRUPTION OF PHONE SERVICE

On the afternoon of Thursday 4 December the practice will be closed from 1pm for staff training. To reduce the impact on patients and staff, we have scheduled major engineering work on our phone lines during this time.

If you need medical advice or help on Thursday afternoon please ring NHS 111 or visit the website www.111.nhs.uk where trained staff can advise you and direct you to the most appropriate service.

It will NOT be possible to contact us by phone, and if you try our number may be silent or a continuous tone.

For any medical emergency such as chest pains, severe shortness of breach, profuse bleeding, seizure, sudden swelling of lips, throat, mouth or tongue, DIAL 999. For a full list of emergency symptoms visit https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-its-not-an-emergency.

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02/09/2025

**A new way to get in touch**

From Monday 8 September you will be able to consult the surgery using our secure online consultation platform.

A link will appear on the home page of our website, but you will also be able to use the service through your NHS App or Patient Access. This means that through the app you will be able to:

- request a GP appointment
- order repeat prescriptions
- access your health records
- check test results
- request a sick note.

Our online consultation service will be open from 07:30am Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) until we reach capacity. We will respond to requests for GP advice and appointments within 6 hours, but it is important that **if you feel your problem is more urgent you should call us**.

This new way to contact us will run alongside existing routes. If you need a doctor’s appointment you can still call us or ask at Reception from 08:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday.

Nurse appointments are still booked by calling us, and you can ring from 10am to 2pm to ask about test results.

This new service will take the place of eConsult which comes to an end on Wednesday 3 September.

29/08/2025

This weekend, whether you've had a bite or sting, sunburn, or a non-life-threatening injury, you can contact NHS online at https://ow.ly/4t1y50VLp7Z or 111 by phone.
https://ow.ly/xRtP50VLp82

24/08/2025

FLU AND COVID VACCINATIONS

Look out for your flu and covid vaccination booking invitation this week.

Eligible patients will receive an invitation either by text, in the NHS app, or we will call you. If you're over 75 you will also be offered a Covid vaccination, to be given at the same time.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A FLU VACCINATION?

This year, you will be offered a flu vaccination on the NHS if you're over 65, pregnant, immunosuppressed, or if you're 18 - 64 and we're treating you for a long-term condition such as asthma, COPD, or diabetes. These seasonal vaccinations are available on the NHS for most eligible patients from October, earlier for pregnant women and children (we'll be in touch). You can check if you are eligible at https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A COVID VACCINATION?

Covid vaccinations are offered on the NHS to people over 75, and for those who are immunosuppressed. It is not available on the NHS from either a GP or from pharmacies for those under 75 with other long term conditions. You can read more about eligibility for a Covid vaccination at https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/ or by contacting us.

If you're eligible for both you will be given them at the same time.

If you are housebound, we will be in touch to arrange a home visit.

Keep an eye on our website and page for booking updates.

01/07/2025

PRESCRIPTIONS

Going away this summer? Local pharmacies and GP practices are facing significantly higher demand for prescriptions.

Please remember to order enough of your medication at least 2 weeks ahead of your holiday. Running out of regular medication where you’re unable to source more could cause serious side effects. Enjoy your holiday, and request your medication early!

You can request yours through your NHS app, via our website at https://www.didcothealthcentre.com/form-repeat-prescription, or by dropping your request into our postbox or in reception.

If you can't see it on your repeat list it may be because your GP needs to review your medication - this is a normal, regular check in case your dosage or treatment needs adjusting. If this is the case, please contact Reception to book a call. They will advise you if it's with one of our pharmacy team or if you need to speak to a GP.

16/06/2025

05/06/2025

A temporary issue with our phone system means calls are taking much longer than usual to be answered. Please be patient with our staff - we WILL get to you.

Thank you.

28/05/2025

Finding out your risk of type 2 diabetes only takes a few minutes. It could be the most important thing you do today.

https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start

22/02/2025

Staff training - Tuesday 17 June

In line with all Oxfordshire GP surgeries, we are closed Tuesday 17 June from 1pm for essential staff training. Phone lines will open again Thursday at 8.30am as usual, and doors from 8am.
If you need urgent medical advice during this time please contact NHS 111 online at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by calling 111 from any phone.
CALL 999 if you have a life threatening emergency. Not sure? Check https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-call-999/

Find out when to call 999 in an emergency.

21/12/2024

**URGENT CARE OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR**

We are open as usual between Christmas and New Year, and closed on the bank holidays. Whenever we are closed (and not just at Christmas) you can access urgent medical help or advice through NHS 111, either by phone, or at www.111.nhs.uk

You can contact 111 for help with:
- a prescription, including a few days' supply of your regular medication
- advice about your symptoms or an injury
- problems with an existing medical condition
- concerns about mental health, either for you or someone else
- help with a dental problem.

PHARMACIES
You can see a list of all the Oxfordshire pharmacies open over the bank holidays at https://shorturl.at/0pueL

DENTISTS
To find a local NHS dentist visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist/ If you have a dental emergency on the bank holidays and your dentist is closed, call 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk and they can arrange the help you need.

MENTAL HEALTH AND CHRISTMAS
Christmas can affect our mental health in lots of different ways. If you would like help or advice for yourself or guidance about supporting someone else, visit national mental health charity Mind's Christmas help page at https://shorturl.at/m99Eq

If you feel you or someone you wish to help is reaching crisis point or is struggling to see a way out, Oxfordshire Safe Haven is a safe and welcoming space run by Oxfordshire Mind.

You can contact them 11.30am to 9.30pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on 01865 903 037.

WE WISH ALL OUR PATIENTS A HAPPY, HEALTHY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.

10/12/2024

Get your repeat prescription requests in now!

If you are likely to need a prescription for more of your regular prescribed medications before the New Year please do it as soon as possible. Make sure you won't run out!

We're working through them as fast as we can, but there's always a last minute pre-Christmas rush that impacts us and your pharmacy, so please allow at least 10 WORKING DAYS.

Remember, we cannot accept requests by phone. There are three ways to request your repeat medications:
- Online, via your NHS app or Patient Access
- Via our website at www.didcothealthcentre.com/form-repeat-prescription
- Drop your paper request into our box in Reception or our postbox outside.

Merry Christmas!