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for Taw Hill Medical Practice

You can always access urgent medical care – this includes conditions that arise

outside the time that the practice is contracted to be open by Swindon Primary Care Trust.   

Outside the contracted opening times of the practice,  The Swindon Primary Care Trust is responsible for providing urgent care.   

Swine Flu

The public can access information about swine flu by using a dedicated Freephone number (0800 1 513 513). 

You will see adverts in the media recommending that the best way to reduce the risk of spreading influenza is to adopt good hygiene practice as normal

CATCH IT. BIN IT, KILL IT

·           Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue whenever possible

·           Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully – bag and bin them

·           Maintain good hygiene – washing hands frequently with soap and water

·           Clean hard surfaces (e.g. kitchen worktops, door handles) frequently, using a normal cleaning product

Patients with symptoms are not advised to immediately go to their GP surgery, as it is important any spread is contained. Stay at home when you are sick – if you have a cough and a fever, it is best to rest at home, take medicines to relieve the symptoms and drink plenty of fluids. This will speed your recovery and help prevent the spread of infection.

Patients who are worried they have symptoms, especially if they have recently been in an affected area can contact NHS Direct 08 45 46 47 (24 hours a day / 365 days a year) or via the website on www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk   

You can also access the Flu Symptom Checker on www.nhs.uk.