The Abingdon Medical Practice

Spring Newsletter 2019

Useful Resources

BBC Health News

'Broken' care system for most vulnerable21 May 2019 02:19Patients with mental health problems, autism and learning disabilities are being let down, a report says.
Don't be complacent over laughing gas risks, say nurses21 May 2019 02:13Nurses are warning drug use can cause breathing and heart problems - and sometimes death.
Heart scan 'could pick up signs of sudden death risk'20 May 2019 21:20Researchers used detailed images of the heart to look for signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Decriminalise prostitution, say nurses21 May 2019 07:54Nurses are worried sex workers are risking their health and safety because of the laws around prostitution.
MRI scan death of Torbay teenager investigated21 May 2019 09:35Alice Sloman's heart had grown to twice the normal size due to growth hormone treatment.
Artificial intelligence diagnoses lung cancer20 May 2019 17:26AI appears better than specialist doctors at diagnosing the disease from lung scans, say researchers.

Surgery Times

Reception Times:-

Reception is available from 8.00am for emergency appointment booking but the surgery doors open at 8.30am.

Monday	8.00am - 1.30pm	1.30 pm - 6.30pm
Tuesday	8.00am - 1.30pm	1.30 pm - 6.30pm
Wednesday	8.00am - 1.30pm	1.30 pm - 6.30pm
Thursday	8.00am - 1.30pm	1.30 pm - 6.30pm
Friday	8.00am - 1.30pm	1.30 pm - 6.30pm
Saturday	8.30am - 12.30pm (Booked appointments for working adults)

Extended Hours Services

If you wish to have an appointment outside of these times ask at Reception about the Extended Hub Services [ Out of Hours ]

Local NHS Walk-In Centres and 111 service

If the surgery is closed dial 111 to find an open clinic.

St Charles Urgent Care Centre, Exmoor Street, London W10 6DZ. Tel: 020 8962 4262. This UCC is a primary care walk-in centre designed to treat patients with a minor injury or illness.