The Lawn Medical Centre

The Lawn Medical Centre Patient-focused GP Practice providing healthcare and diverse services.

🌍 Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Lawn Medical Centre! 🌱We’re encouraging everyone to return their used inhalers ...
09/12/2025

🌍 Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Lawn Medical Centre! 🌱

We’re encouraging everyone to return their used inhalers to your local pharmacy for safe disposal. 🌿 This small action helps reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and prevents inhaler plastic from ending up in landfill.

✨ Why is this important?
The propellants in some inhalers are potent greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, even after the inhaler is finished. But don’t worry – these gases are not harmful to you when using your inhaler.

✨ How you can help:
• Return all used inhalers to your local pharmacy.
• Do not throw them in your household waste or recycling bins.
• Make each puff count – only order inhalers when needed to reduce waste.

Thank you for your support in helping us create a greener future! 💚

08/12/2025

🧼✨ Good hand-washing is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and others from illness.

Whether you’re prepping food, using the loo, blowing your nose or getting home from a trip out — clean hands matter! Check these useful guides:
👉 https://ow.ly/3f4V50XFysp
👉 https://ow.ly/QIiQ50XFysA

Take 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice) to lather, rub all surfaces, rinse & dry — and you’ll make a big difference. 💧👌

05/12/2025

👂💡 Ear infections can be painful and frustrating, but knowing the facts can make all the difference! Whether it’s a common middle ear infection or a less common fungal type, it’s helpful to recognise the signs and take steps early.

Check these out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ear-infections/
👉 https://patient.info/ears-nose-throat-mouth/earache-ear-pain/fungal-ear-infection

From itching and discharge to muffled hearing, symptoms vary. And when it comes to treatment, you’ll often hear about pain relief and keeping the ear dry.

Remember: if symptoms persist, worsen or include hearing loss, get medical advice. 👍

💙 Feeling connected and supported matters more than ever. Social isolation can deeply affect mental health, especially f...
03/12/2025

💙 Feeling connected and supported matters more than ever. Social isolation can deeply affect mental health, especially for people living with disabilities - but there are ways to stay active, engaged and supported. 🌈✨

Check out these helpful resources for advice on reducing loneliness and staying well:
👉 https://ow.ly/Sqqo50XzUkQ
👉 https://ow.ly/omjS50XzUkW
👉 https://ow.ly/AOhp50XzUki

Whether it’s joining a local group, finding an accessible exercise routine or learning what support is available, small steps can make a big difference. 💪💬

🚫 194 appointments were missed in November 🚫Each one of these could have been offered to another patient.To help us redu...
03/12/2025

🚫 194 appointments were missed in November 🚫

Each one of these could have been offered to another patient.
To help us reduce waiting times, please cancel if you can’t make it.

Why it matters:
• Missed appointments = longer waits
• Another patient loses a chance to be seen
• A quick cancellation makes a big difference

Thank you. 💙

📊 Lawn Medical Centre – November 2025 StatisticsAnother busy month at Lawn Medical Centre!Here’s a look at what our team...
02/12/2025

📊 Lawn Medical Centre – November 2025 Statistics

Another busy month at Lawn Medical Centre!
Here’s a look at what our team handled in November 2025:

• 3,759 total appointments
• 1,477 GP appointments
• 2,017 Nurse appointments
• 55 Physio sessions
• 170 Pharmacist appointments
• 194 missed appointments
• 4,308 connected calls
• 3,298 repeat prescription requests

Thank you to all our patients! Please remember to cancel if you can’t attend your appointment. Every appointment matters! 💚

🌍❤️ This World AIDS Day 2025, let’s come together to fight stigma, share knowledge and stand in solidarity with everyone...
01/12/2025

🌍❤️ This World AIDS Day 2025, let’s come together to fight stigma, share knowledge and stand in solidarity with everyone affected by HIV. 💪✨

There are still so many myths surrounding HIV and AIDS — but knowledge is power! Learn the facts and help stop misinformation:
👉 https://patient.info/features/sexual-health/dispelling-common-myths-about-hiv-and-aids
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

Find out how you can get involved and show your support this :
🔗 https://worldaidsday.org

Together, we can end stigma and empower healthier futures. ❤️🕯️

28/11/2025

🩹😣 Got a splinter? Whether it's a tiny piece of wood, glass, or metal, a splinter can be surprisingly painful - and if left untreated, could lead to infection 🦠

👉 In this helpful video, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to remove a splinter safely using tweezers
✔️ Tips to prevent infection
✔️ When to get medical help

💡 Don’t ignore it! Even a small splinter can cause problems if not removed correctly.

🧼 Always wash your hands and clean the area before & after removal.
If redness, swelling, or pus appears - seek medical advice 🧑‍⚕️

📚 Learn more about treating cuts, grazes & minor wounds:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cuts-and-grazes/

👍 First aid essentials for your home:

🌟 https://patient.info/news-and-features/essential-first-aid-items-for-your-home

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COP...
26/11/2025

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed, damaged and narrowed - often due to smoking, long‑term exposure to dust/fumes or genetic factors.

Here are some ways to live well with COPD:
🔹 Stop smoking - the single most effective step.
🔹 Take inhalers and follow your treatment plan to reduce flare‑ups.
🔹 Stay active, eat well, keep weight in check and avoid triggers like pollution or cold air.
🔹 Be alert to symptoms like persistent cough with phlegm, shortness of breath or wheezing - mention them to your GP.

Need more support or want to learn how to cope?
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-live-healthily-with-copd

We are thrilled to celebrate the achievement of our Primary Care Network team member, Chrissie, who has successfully com...
25/11/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate the achievement of our Primary Care Network team member, Chrissie, who has successfully completed the 2-year Student Nurse Associate programme!
A huge well done to Chrissie for her dedication and commitment, and a big thank you to all the practices that supported this journey. Together, we’re investing in the future of our workforce and strengthening primary care for our community.

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch...
24/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

Thank You, Swindon Carers Centre!We were delighted to attend the annual Carers Rights Day event, alongside other fantast...
21/11/2025

Thank You, Swindon Carers Centre!

We were delighted to attend the annual Carers Rights Day event, alongside other fantastic organisations and charities.
Our team was there to raise awareness about:
✅ Cancer Screening Programmes
✅ NHS App
✅ Pharmacy First

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and learn more!
If you are a carer or care for someone, please let us know.

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Lawn Medical Centre, Guildford Avenue, Lawn
Swindon
SN31JL

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Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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