Archived from main news page 13th July, 2002
"The Family Medicine Chest" 7.30pm Wednesday 13th November 2002
The
third talk in our evening talks programme is taking place on Wednesday
13th November 2003 at Taw Hill Medical Practice. The evening talks
programme is open to patients from Taw Hill Medical Practice and
Ridge Green Surgery, Shaw. We will take you through a short presentation about topical
issues such as what is sensible to stock in the family medicine chest,
what do do to help yourself and others when self limiting
illnesses occur, how to handle children with high temperatures
etc . Call the practice for more information on 01793 709500 or
Click here for the full evening talks programme.
Flu clinic starts 30th September at Taw Hill
Some patients (the elderly and those with
chronic conditions ) may be advised to take the precaution of being
vaccinated against the more aggressive forms of "the flu". Please
remember that this vaccine is produced and distributed nationally based
upon what types of flu scientists expect may hit the UK in the winter
months and therefore cannot protect patients against all forms of "flu".
If, however, their predictions are right, the flu vaccine may protect
vulnerable patients against the worst effects of a flu outbreak this
winter.
Click here for more
details about how to seek an appointment for flu vaccination.
Health Education Access Library at Taw Hill is being launched by Michael Wills MP today Saturday 13th July
Local residents and visitors to the practice will notice that the practice is sporting a shiny new white satellite dish bearing the logo H.E.A.L.T.H - We are aware that many of our patients may not have access to an internet connection with which to take advantage of our on-line health resources. The Access Library will help provide uniformity of access - 12 terminals are provided linked to a fast 4 Mbit Satellite connection. Mr Wills will open the HEALTH Library at 12:45 today - all welcome !
Archived from main news page 1st May, 2002
Miss
Elizabeth Neville, The Chief Constable of Wiltshire visits Swindon
Sanctuary
The surgery was delighted to welcome The Chief Constable of Wiltshire,
Miss Elizabeth Neville who visited the Swindon Sanctuary Sexual Assault
Referral Centre on Thursday 11th April. Miss Neville toured the new
facility and met with the staff who help provide the new service for
victims of sexual assault. We remain indebted to Miss Neville for her
support and continued interest with this innovative scheme. Check out
the Swindon
Sanctuary Website for more information about this service in Swindon
Archived from main news page 1st May, 2002
Taw Hill Medical Practice now has two receptionists who are also trained to take blood samples. Many of you will know Jill Harris, our current phlebotomist. Jane Davies, a member of the morning team has now completed her course of instruction and her assessment at Princess Margaret Hospital and is available to take blood early in the morning if necessary Mon-Fri. Jane is pictured here sporting her purple phlebotomy uniform in front of the Centrifuge (we use this to spin down blood samples so that the results are more reliable when transported to the laboratory). The purchase of the centrifuge was made possible by the very kind donations from the family and friends of the late Mrs Christine Duroe.
Archived from main news page 20th June, 2002
Swindon's Primary Care Trust Chief Executive Mrs Jan Stubbings officially opened The Simon Clinic on Friday 31st May,2002.
Mrs Jan Stubbings, The Chief Executive of Swindon PCT will officially open The Simon Clinic at its new location at Taw Hill Medical Practice at 12:30 on Friday 31st May, 2002. Pictured here with Mrs Stubbings are Kaye Byers, Gwylfa John, Campbell McDiarmid and Peter Crouch. Check out the Simon Clinic Website for more information.
Archived from main news page 10th April, 2002
Fitness Classes start at Taw Hill
Fancy
getting more fit ? Daunted by the gym bunnies at the local fitness
centre ? Well Jools and Fi run a dance fitness session that could
be just right for you. Call 01793 709500 for more details. Have fun and
get fit shamelessly !
Archived from main news page 1st April, 2002
Aromatherapy service commences at Taw Hill Medical Practice
Taw Hill
Medical Practice is happy to welcome Alison
Roberts
who can offer aromatherapy/ massage as a useful means of reducing stress
and promoting a sense of wellbeing. The sessions can be booked via
reception (please call 01793 709500 during opening hours).
There is a
modest fee chargeable for this service - please ask at reception for
details.
More info
Archived from main news page 1st July, 2002
Old surgery site now being cleared - Hooray ! At last it doesn't look like a dump !!!
Before ....
We were fed up with the look of the old site and couldn't bear to see it looking such a mess any longer so we took matters into our own hands and employed our own team of site engineers - a day's work makes all the difference
After
.... !
Archived from main news page 31st March, 2002
New Village Centre Plans unveiled..
New pictures
showing what the new village centre could look like have been unveiled
at two meetings to which all were welcome to view the plans for the new
village centre at Taw Hill.
Representatives from Health, The Church, Education & The Borough Planning Department met with local residents at two open events staged at The Taw Hill Worship Centre on Saturday 20th and Monday 22nd April. On show were the plans for the new village centre and there was an opportunity for residents to ask questions. We were particularly pleased to welcome Counsellors Owen Lister and Justin Tomlinson to this open meeting.
Archived from main news page 31st March, 2002
The Simon Clinic moved from Swindon Health Centre to Taw Hill Medical
Practice on 1st April. This clinic has been providing a family planning
service for over 30 years. The clinic moved from Old Town to Swindon
Health Centre in the 1980's but infection control standards have
advanced to the point where this was no longer feasible. The clinic will
utilise the two operating theatres at Taw Hill Medical Practice in order
to continue providing this useful alternative to female sterilization.
We wish the Clinic every success and are pleased to welcome them to the
surgery.
HRT health scare - website info
Patients concerned about the HRT Health Warnings were able to access up to the minute information from the website before the news broke nationally in the press. The staff and partners know how worrying it can be to receive health news without explanation or balance - we hope to publish advice in response to health scares on the website so look out for more information.
HRT >> Click here for the news bulletin and information. Please call the practice if you wish to discuss any health concerns.
