Ashington House Surgery

Services

We provide a wide range of services and clinics for patients at our practice.

You can find out more by clicking on the links.

Appointments

We run our surgery by an appointment-only system. Appointments can be booked by telephoning the surgery or online. We try to make sure you see the doctor of your choice ... [continue] Appointments

Cancer Care

Our Cancer Care Coordinator  will get in touch with you to talk about how best to help you especially following diagnosis. These first months can be a busy time with ... [continue] Cancer Care

Clinical Pharmacists

Our Clinical Pharmacists are able to carry out Medication Reviews and prescribe medication. They can also help if you have any questions about your medication. They have telephone appointments and ... [continue] Clinical Pharmacists

Clinics

Annual Health Checks If you have been diagnosed with a particular condition you will be invited to attend for a review of your health EVERY year. This is particularly important ... [continue] Clinics

Direct access to Physiotherapy

We employ a Physiotherapist as the first point of contact for patients with musculoskeletal problems, such as neck or back pain. When contacting the surgery, you may be offered to ... [continue] Direct access to Physiotherapy

Health and Wellbeing Advisor

What is Social Prescribing? Many things can effect your health and well being, whether it be isolation, loneliness or anxiety.  A Health and Wellbeing Advisor may be able to help ... [continue] Health and Wellbeing Advisor

NHS health information

There is plenty of information to help you manage your health on the NHS Choices website. These buttons will take you to different sections of NHS Choices and you can ... [continue] NHS health information

Non-NHS services

Why do GPs sometimes charge fees? Your questions answered Isn’t the NHS supposed to be free? The National Health Service provides most health care to most people free of charge, ... [continue] Non-NHS services

Repeat prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) You can order Prescriptions via phone through Prescription Ordering Direct  – 0333 332 0050. Please email your request to  bswicb.podemergency@nhs.net The ICB Prescription Ordering ... [continue] Repeat prescriptions

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care

Sick certificates/Fit notes

You can click here to request a sick/fit note online, see below for more information on sick/fit notes. The first 5 days It is not necessary to obtain a sick ... [continue] Sick certificates/Fit notes

Swindon Community Midwives Service

As soon as you know that you are pregnant, it is important that you arrange maternity care for you and your baby. Please complete the self-referral form and a midwife will ... [continue] Swindon Community Midwives Service

Test results

Results for tests come back to the Practice electronically every day and some take longer than others. The doctors check all the results and if they are concerned they will ... [continue] Test results

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014