The Thornton Practice

02/12/2025

Unfortunately we are experiencing ongoing issues with our IT systems at present. Please be patient, as we are trying our best to resolve the matter. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding at this time.

25/11/2025

The Thornton Practice and The Village Practice have joined forces and will be collecting toys for children aged 0-18 years for local families and food for the local food banks this Christmas.If you are able it would be most appreciated if you could help us make a difference in our community by buying that extra toy or food item which can make a huge difference to a local family this year. 🎅🎄🎁.

12/11/2025

We are pleased to let you know that Dr Peter Kell, Amy Sissons and Laura Hill have undertaken the refresher training to continue with our Armed Forces Vetrans Friendly accreditation from the RCGP.

12/11/2025

11/11/2025

At present we are receiving a large amount of calls which we are trying our best to answer in a timely manner. However, this may be longer than normal due to staff shortages. Please be kind when speaking with our team as we are trying our best.

30/10/2025

End of an era at the Thornton Practice. Dr Naughton has been with the practice over 30 years and has been a huge part of the practice team. We will all miss him enormously 😢😢😢

30/10/2025

📢 Thornton Medical Centre; Important Patient Notice – Assistance Dogs Only from 1st November

Following patient feedback, we would like to inform everyone that from 1 November, only assistance dogs will be permitted to enter the practice building.

This change helps us maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients — especially those with allergies, anxieties, or medical conditions.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 🐾💙

The Thornton Practice & The Village Practice

24/10/2025

Today we are wearing pink for breast cancer awareness. All monies we raise will be going to breast cancer now 🩷🩷

15/10/2025

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED 🤩🤩

We are looking for volunteers to help with the training of our Medical Students here at the practice on Thursdays.

Interested? 🤔

Do you have one of the following medical conditions?:

*Diabetes
*Any physical disability
*A disability affecting communication

If so, please contact us via email at lscicb-fw.thorntonpractice@nhs.net with your details and we will be in touch

Thanks to all our patients for your continued support 🥰

07/10/2025

Due to sickness we are very short staffed today. We are trying our best to answer all calls. Thankyou for your patience and understanding.

02/10/2025

Please bear with us this afternoon, we are receiving a large volume of calls, in relation to the texts sent out today about the NHS app.

Please note:

❌ If you DO NOT use the NHS app, there is no action required.

✅ If you DO use the NHS app, please make sure your app notifications are switched ON.

Thank you 😁

01/10/2025

Contractual changes to our online service.