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- Breathing Space Service (mental health crisis offering short term crisis support) - New17/09/2021The Berkshire West Breathing Space service is a safe, welcoming and supportive space for anybody aged over 18 experiencing emotional distress and struggling to cope. Whatever the reason for you feeling distressed or in crisis – they’re there to h...
- Your Health Newsletter – September 2021 - New09/09/2021For updates for patients and the public in Berkshire West (including West Berkshire, Wokingham and Reading) including: Same day health care services Winter vaccines Covid vaccination update and more, please see the: September 2021 Y...
- Flu Vaccine for Patients Under 65 and at Risk - New08/09/2021We are holding our first flu clinic on 18th September 2021. This will be for patients under the age of 65 and deemed at risk. Text messages will be sent out informing you if you are eligible for a flu vaccine. Appointments can be booked via Pat...
- Face to Face Appointments - New08/09/2021Following recent news coverage of GP's being asked to carry out more face to face appointments we wanted to share our figures with you. The current national average for face to face appointments is 57%. In the last month, over 75% of our appointments...
- Flu Vaccine Update - New03/09/2021We have just received confirmation from the manufacturers of the flu vaccine for the over 65's, that delivery will be delayed by up to two weeks due to "unforeseen road freight challenges". These vaccines are now due to be delivered at the end of S...
- National Shortage of Blood Bottles - New31/08/2021You may be contacted by your GP surgery to postpone your upcoming blood test appointment due to a national shortage of blood bottles. Certain tests will still need to be carried out due to monitoring of certain medications, but others will be postpon...
- URGENT MESSAGE REGARDING BLOOD TESTS - New27/08/2021The supply shortage of blood test bottles is a national issue and will affect all health care settings including ours. NHS England have now issued clear guidance to GP Practices which means we will be reducing non-essential (non-clinically urgen...
- Had a tough day? - New24/08/2021Talk to someone at Kooth. There is always someone ready to listen and a space to share your feelings. It's free, safe and anonymous. Sign up now at kooth.com.
- COVID Vaccinations for 16-17 year olds18/08/2021
- Booking appointments with the phlebotomist via on-line services - New10/08/2021We have opened up several appointments with the phlebotomy team which can be booked on line, by patients. Please note, these appointments are for blood tests only. The phlebotomy team cannot carry out any additional tests or checks, therefore if ...
- COVID-19: Vaccine Passport Information26/07/2021
- Update For Patients and the Public in Berkshire West23/07/2021
- Repeat Prescription Requests - New16/07/2021Repeat Prescription Requests We are aware that the telephone lines are very busy. If you are trying to get through by telephone to order repeat medications (only) you can do this via the dispensary email address: swallowfield.dispensary@nhs.ne...
- General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) - NHS Digital14/07/2021
- Open Letter to our Patients: 9th July09/07/2021
- Participants with Intellectual Disability Wanted For Research22/06/2021
- General Practice Data for Planning and Research09/06/2021
- Learning Disability Updates07/06/2021
- Carers Week 202107/06/2021
- Recovery In Mind19/05/2021
- Your Health Newsletter - May 202118/05/2021
- Open for Business14/05/2021
- MHRA and JCVI announcement regarding AstraZeneca Vaccine08/04/2021
- Invitations for COVID-19 Vaccinations22/02/2021
- Find Your NHS Number04/02/2021
- Covid vaccination clarification22/01/2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Update10/12/2020
- How to access your GP practice07/12/2020
- Vitamin D Supplements02/12/2020
- Covid-19 Vaccination09/11/2020
- Online Blood Test Appointments, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust30/10/2020
- Electronic Prescription Service13/10/2020
- Flu Clinic for both the Over and Under 65s01/10/2020
- Blood Pressure03/08/2020
- Supply of Face Mask Exemption Letters to Patients24/07/2020
- Face Masks / Face Coverings18/06/2020
- Update to Guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable02/06/2020
- Reducing Stress, Neglect and Non-Accidental Injuries During the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic – Where to get Help and Support29/05/2020
- Babies and Children - Safety Messages14/05/2020
- COVID-19 Information09/04/2020
- NHS Childhood Immunisations FAQ's02/04/2020
- Request for Med3 Certificate due to Covid-19 Self-Isolation30/03/2020
- Wellbeing Centre Support – Coronavirus30/03/2020
- Shopping Collection, Medication collection/delivery23/03/2020
- Fax Machine14/02/2020
- Wuhan Coronavirus31/01/2020
- Child Flu Vaccinations23/01/2020
- Ladies - are you due or overdue your cytology appointment?10/01/2020
- Are you struggling to get an appointment with the doctor of your choice??02/01/2020
- Asthma Assessments20/12/2019
- Flu vaccines20/12/2019
- Missed Appointments in November12/12/2019
- Christmas Pharmacy Opening Times11/12/2019
- Online Access09/12/2019
- Your Healthcare Provider Email29/11/2019
- Children's (nasal) flu vaccines24/10/2019
- Dispensary Phone Lines - changes to timings24/10/2019
- Getting Your Medicines If There’s A No Deal ‘BREXIT’10/10/2019
- Autumn Practice Newsletters 201909/10/2019
- Missed Appointments07/10/2019
- Walk in Flu Clinics04/10/2019
- On-line Patient Access25/09/2019
- Wasted Medications19/09/2019
- Dr D Milligan OBE12/09/2019
- Changes to Prescribing09/09/2019
- Missed Appointments06/09/2019
- Dates for your diary: Flu clinics at Swallowfield Medical Practice13/08/2019
- Travel Immunisations06/06/2019
- All Patients with Diabetes04/06/2019
- Over the Counter28/05/2019
- GP Update20/05/2019
- Winter Newsletter 201827/11/2018
- Extended Hours28/09/2018