Ashington House Surgery
Ashington Way
Westlea
Swindon , SN5 7XY
Tel: 01793 614840

Getting Through on the Phone : We know that this can be difficult first thing in the morning so if you want to book a routine pre-bookable appointment, get a test result or ask a question, please try phoning after 10.30am. You will find it much easier to get through.

Pre-Bookable Appointments :
We offer appointments that you can book upto 4 weeks in advance. Many of these are during our normal opening hours but some are early Wednesday and Friday morning or after working hours Tuesday evenings. So if you do not need to be seen urgently why not book in advance?

Health Charities

01 Dec - 31 Jan
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 31 Jan
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

BBC Health

NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'

More than 50 GPs involved in the groups that will control have warned the NHS may be "in peril" if government changes are derailed.

Right-to-die case wins first step

A man who is almost completely paralysed has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die.

Student's death after meningitis

Students at Haverfordwest-based Pembrokeshire College are urged to be vigilant after a fellow student who had contracted meningitis died.

Babies' brains 'show autism risk'

It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, say researchers.

Government escapes NHS rebellion

The government appears to have escaped a rebellion by the medical establishment over its controversial NHS reforms in England.

Breast implant boss faces charges

The owner of a French breast implant maker at the centre of an international safety scare faces charges of "involuntary injury", his lawyer says.

Carers 'missing out on support'

Carers are missing out on "vital" support, a survey for cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support suggests.

More men 'have oral cancer virus'

Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is more common among men than women, leading to an increased risk for men of head and neck cancers, a US study suggests.

Heart attack deaths have halved

The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, says an Oxford University study.

Abbott quits MPs' abortion group

Shadow health minister Diane Abbott has resigned from a cross-party group on counselling given to pregnant women by abortion providers.

Health Protection Agency

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

New study finds post natal women have an 'increased risk' of TB

The risk of TB diagnosis is significantly increased in women during the first six months after pregnancy, according to a new UK-wide study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine today (Friday).

Welcome to Ashington House Surgery

This surgery website is used to present all our patients with up to date news and information about our practice. We will keep it current with any developments or other details that we feel are relevant to you.

As well as a source of information about our practice, the staff and the services we provide, we hope you will use this website as a useful resource for other health-related information.

Please have a look around and do send us some feedback if you like. We can use your ideas to improve our online services and further develop the content of this site.

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PATIENT NOTICE

Do you need to see a GP or could you be seen in the minor ailments clinic or by a Health Care Assistant?

The Practice Nurse is available to treat and prescribe for minor ailments including: Coughs, Colds, Ear ache, Sore Throat, UTI, Skin Problems, Contraception, Pill checks, BP medication review

Our Health Care Assistants are able to assist with: BP, ECG, Suture removal, Weight, Height, Dressing if already seen by the Practice Nurse, Pneumonia Vaccinations, B12 Injections and Ear Syringing.

Patient Participation Group

Patient's Voice

We are looking for new members to join our group, could you give 1.5 hours per month to support your Patient Participation Group.

You will help make the relationship between patients and our practice stronger, and help the practice create a modern and high quality provision for you and all the patients.

If you would like more information or would like to join please contact Mrs Thelma Speed Practice Manager

ONLINE PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ

Please make sure when you order your online prescription that you confirm your chosen pharmacy or if you intend to collect from Ashington House Surgery.

OUT OF HOURS TELEPHONE 01793 646466

Further Information

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