We would encourage all those who are eligible to receive a free NHS influenza vaccination to book in for one. If you are unfortunate enough to have flu and then … [continue] Influenza Vaccinations

Please click on the link Westminster Minor Injuries Unit opening times during COVID-19 Shaftesbury Hospital (Westminster Memorial) Minor Injuries Unit is not open to walk ins.  Please see link for … [continue] Access to Shaftesbury Hospitals Minor Injury Unit during Covid19

Flu clinics: From the 01.12.2020 the flu vaccination is available to those aged 50-64 who are not in a vulnerable group. Contact Reception on 01747 840226 to book an appointment. … [continue] Flu Clinics 2020/21 (updated 24.11.2020)

In some parts of the UK, it is now the law that people wear a face covering in certain places. These include shops, supermarkets, hospitals and on public transport, although … [continue] Wearing of Face Coverings

National Domestic Abuse Helpline number 0808 2000 247 or website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ Many of us have concerns regarding the recognised increase in Domestic Violence during Covid 19. Measures announced over recent … [continue] Domestic Abuse

We no longer use a fax machine our email is silton.surgery@nhs.net. Therefore we can no longer fax prescriptions to local pharmacies.  We can email a script but not all pharmacies … [continue] FAX MACHINE – Decommisioned

The surgery is open.  But the doors are locked to protect our staff and patients.  Phone 01747 840226 to speak to a receptionist who will arrange for a telephone triage … [continue] We are open!! Updated 24.11.2020

Please find below links to websites that our patients may find helpful. Independent Age is a website aimed at our older patients and is updated regularly especially during the Covid19 … [continue] Useful websites during the COVID19 pandemic

At this challenging time, it is extremely important for you to know that COVID-19 is unlikely to make your child unwell, but they like everyone else might be infectious so … [continue] Children (IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS DURING COVID-19)

We have been contacted by a number of patients who believe that they are vulnerable and should be shielding, but they have not received a letter from  NHS England.  If you … [continue] Vulnerable Patients

Please click on the attachment to see ‘Caring and Coronavirus’ poster to let carers know that Carer Support Wiltshire is still available for telephone contact 0800 181 4118. Caring_and_Covid-19  

If you would like to be contacted via text and/or email please complete one of our forms to give us consent. This can be useful when reminding patients of a … [continue] Consent to receive SMS messages and Emails

Carer Support Wiltshire is a local charity supporting carers in Wiltshire Click on the links for more information: Carer Support Wiltshire Autumn Newsletter 2019 Carer-Support-Wiltshire-A5-20pp-Winter-Whats-On-HR  

WHAT IS CHANGING? From spring 2020, organ donation in England will move to an ‘opt out’ system. You may also hear it referred to as ‘Max and Keira’s Law’. This means that … [continue] The change in law around Organ donation

The Herbert Protocol Please go to our Dementia page for more details, below is a snapshot. https://www.met.police.uk/herbertprotocol There is nothing more frightening than when a loved one, friend or neighbour … [continue] Dementia (The Herbert Protocol)

IF YOU ARE PLANNING A FOREIGN HOLIDAY/TRIP PLEASE CALL IN TO THE SURGERY AND COLLECT A TRAVEL QUESTIONNAIRE FORM, OR DOWNLOAD IT FROM THE SURGERY WEBSITE: www.siltonsurgery.nhs.uk. YOU SHOULD COMPLETE … [continue] TRAVEL ADVICE FROM THE PRACTICE NURSE

You may be asked by the Surgery to bring in a urine or stool sample, or you may bring one in because you think you may have a UTI (Urinary … [continue] Bringing samples into the Surgery

From the 25th May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation applies.  Click on the link below to view our information leaflet. Patient leaflet FINAL