Rowden Medical Practice

Chippenham Spring Health and Wellbeing day! To book a slot, please contact the Living Well Team at: 01249470703 or email bswicb.livingwell.hathaway@nhs.net

No Smoking Day (12 March) Wiltshire Council is reccomending for people to seek support to quit smoking either by downloading the Smoke Free app, contacting their local expert stop smoking service or GP. App Store: tinyurl.com/4t8hrff2 Google Play: tinyurl.com/rshta55v

Hathaway Medical Centre is hosting a Carers Coffee Morning on Wednesday 12th of March 2025. The Coffee Morning will be held in the top floor conference room at Hathaway Medical Centre, you are welcome to drop in any time between 10am-12pm.

Are you a carer? If so, you are invited to attend Hathaway's Christmas Carers Coffee Morning on December 3rd! Please see the poster for more information or ask to speak to our carers lead if you have any questions.

Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Like - not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999 nhs.uk/actFAST

Health Watch Wiltshire wants to know your thoughts on childhood vaccinations. Take a moment to complete the survey using the QR code or via the link: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/childhoodvac…

Please be aware the surgery doors will be closed for essential staff training on Thursday 24th October between 1pm-2pm, however, our phones will remain open for urgent phone calls.

Access the Military Health Survey by scanning the QR code below or by using this link: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NV2BNY/ The survey closes on 18.10.24 Learn more at: healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk

Do you know what happens when you quit smoking? The benefits will happen faster than you think! Visit nhs.uk/better-health/… or Search "Smoke free" for free support and advice.

Please be aware our phone system is being upgraded on Tuesday 1st October. There will not be any downtime but please be patient with us during these changes.

Indoor and outdoor air pollution can trigger asthma, but knowing the triggers can help children and young people to manage their condition. 🔗Learn more about managing air pollution triggers: asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/ai… #AskAboutAsthma

Speak to your GP or asthma nurse to book your next asthma review. 🔗Learn more about asthma care: …rmationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/your-asthma-ca… #AskAboutAsthma

Knowing how to use an inhaler correctly can help prevent 75% of asthma hospital admissions in London each year. Check if you or your child is using their inhaler correctly: asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/ast… #AskAboutAsthma

Don’t underestimate asthma: when a child or young person under your care has an asthma attack, it doesn’t always look severe. Find information on what steps must be taken following an asthma attack: …rmationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ask-about-asth…

Four steps can help children and young people to manage their asthma and live their best lives. 🔗Learn more about asthma care: …rmationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/your-asthma-ca… OR Search #AskAboutAsthma to learn about asthma care.

Hathaway Medical Centre is hosting a Carers Coffee Morning on Wednesday 21st of August. Drop in any time from 10am to 12pm for some Tea & coffee, cakes and discussions of advice and support for carers. See the poster below for more information.

This week is #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek and @JosTrust wants to get people talking so #LetsTalkScreening. More info here jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/c…

National Carers Week is about recognising & supporting carers in the community, caring responsibilities can have a huge impact on the carers life. If you or someone you know is a carer, take a look at these carers events. For more information, please see: rowdensurgery.co.uk/health-informa…

For every missed GP Practice appointment, it is a missed opportunity to see another patient. By cancelling unwanted appointments, even if it is a few minutes before, it means other patients have an opportunity to be seen more quickly. Contact your surgery to cancel or reschedule