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As part of the NHS's efforts to protect you and health workers at this difficult time, Oxfordshire GP practices have changed the way they work in your area.

The most important thing you can do to stay safe, protect your family and protect your NHS doctors and nurses is to follow public health advice to stay at home and keep your distance from other people.

PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THE GP SURGERY IN PERSON. If you need health advice for suspected coronavirus, contact NHS 111 online or by phone. You can also contact your GP practice through its online consultation service or by telephone if you are concerned about coronavirus or any other health condition or symptom. You will be offered a telephone appointment or you will be advised if you need to be seen by a doctor, and safe arrangements for this will be made.

Please be aware that your usual doctor, nurse or other health professional may not be available and you may have to travel to another location for face-to-face care if that becomes necessary.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public

A volunteer based delivery service for medication has been organised by members of our community. If you are unable to attend the surgery to collect your medication, please contact us and ask about the service.

ONLINE ORDERING OF REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SERVICE PLEASE ASK A MEMBER OF STAFF

WE WILL GIVE YOU A LOGIN WHICH YOU WILL USE TO REGISTER. YOU CAN THEN BOOK APPOINTMENTS AND ORDER REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS FROM YOUR LAPTOP, TABLET OR SMARTPHONE

Latest News

We have recently appointed a new Dispenser – Sarah Harding.

65+ and Male? Screening Programmed

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Sibford Surgery polled number 1 out of 81 practices

We are very pleased to announce that Sibford Surgery has been polled as number 1 in Oxfordshire out of 81 practices. We would like to thank all the patients who returned their NHS England survey which has put us in this exceptional position.

Can You Help? Patient Reference Group

Sibford Surgery has formed a Patient Reference Group (PRG) - this involves a few meetings a year - to form a survey and then act upon the results of that survey to improve the services we already offer. Is this something you could help us with? For more information please telephone Chris Leonard on the normal practice number or email chris.leonard1@nhs.net.

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

Coronavirus: NHS 111 has 1.7 million queries in 15 days
Most of the queries, from people flagging potential symptoms, were handled online.
Coronavirus: Hospitals urged to use lab space to test NHS staff
The advice comes as the government faces growing criticism over a lack of testing for frontline staff.
Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?
However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.
Coronavirus: Potential drug treatment starts UK trials
A drug that could treat patients with coronavirus is to undergo clinical trials at 15 NHS centres.
Coronavirus: 13-year-old boy dies, says London hospital trust
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab is thought to be the youngest person to have died with the virus in the UK.
Coronavirus: Greatest test since World War Two, says UN chief
UN boss António Guterres calls for an "immediate co-ordinated" global response to tackle the crisis.
Coronavirus: GP surgery apology over 'do not resuscitate' form
Patients with life-limiting conditions were asked to sign a "do not resuscitate" form via a letter.
Blood test 'can check for more than 50 types of cancer'
The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope.
Coronavirus: Why the UK death count is an inexact science
New figures offer more information on the toll of Covid-19 but do not give us the full picture.
Coronavirus: Lockdown 'must become the social norm'
"Social pressure from others" will be key in persuading the UK to stay at home, a study suggests.

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