Swallowfield Medical Practice

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

Please note our website is currently down.

For urgent dispensary requests or enquires please email: swallowfield.dispensary@nhs.net

For anything else, please call our mainline and select the most relevant option.

Thank you

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

We are short staffed in our Acute Illness and Reception teams today.
Please be patient when calling the practice - we will try our best to get to you asap

Thankyou
Swallowfield Medical Practice

30/09/2025

Practice Closure – Tuesday 30th September 2025

Please note that the practice is closed on Tuesday 30th September 2025 from 13:00 for staff training. The practice will not reopen until Wednesday 1st October 2025.

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.

01/09/2025

Notice of Planned Power Outage – 10/09/2025
Please be aware that there will be a planned power outage in our area on Wednesday, 10th September 2025, from 09:00 to 18:00.

We will remain open during this time; however, our services will be limited. Only urgent same-day (acute) appointments will be available. For routine matters or non-urgent queries, we kindly ask that you contact us on a different day.

We appreciate your understanding and co-operation during this period.

If you require assistance on the day but are unable to contact the practice, please call 111, or if you are in need of emergency medical assistance, please dial 999.

We apologise if this power outage causes any inconvenience.

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.