Please be aware – the road between Wroughton and Chiseldon (B4005) will be closed from 10th January 2022 for approx 10-12 weeks.
Message from Dr Steve Sewell
Following the recent announcement of my retirement from general practice, I just wanted to say how very grateful I am to all those who left lovely messages and cards. After … [continue] Message from Dr Steve Sewell
Sick Notes – Temporary Change
From 10th December 2021 a temporary change has been introduced to allow patients to self certify their sickness, from 7 days to 28 days. Click here for further information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Please be aware that the Practice Team are incredibly short staffed today (Friday 29th October), as several clinical staff are having to self isolate. This means we have very limited … [continue] IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Message from Dr Steve Sewell to patients
It is with very mixed emotions that I have taken the decision to retire from general practice. It doesn’t feel like over 27 years since I first came to the … [continue] Message from Dr Steve Sewell to patients
We are OPEN with a new way of working.
We’re continuing to operating a total triage system. Please ring 01793 812221 for a telephone appointment. In managing the coronavirus pandemic and in line with NHS England Guidelines, all routine … [continue] We are OPEN with a new way of working.
We’re changing the way you order your repeat prescriptions.
From the 1st August the practice will no longer be accepting repeat prescription request over the telephone. Repeat Prescriptions can be order in any of the following ways: – Via … [continue] We’re changing the way you order your repeat prescriptions.
COVID Vaccinations – National Booking Service (119)
Did you know that you can now make an appointment at the Steam museum in Swindon on the National Booking Service (119). Appointments are limited by the number of vaccinations available … [continue] COVID Vaccinations – National Booking Service (119)
COVID vaccination certificates / passports
Since the start of the pandemic we have been finding out about many government decisions and initiatives from the news channels at the same time that our patients have. Each … [continue] COVID vaccination certificates / passports
COVID Vaccination Groups
We are now inviting all patients who are over 50 years old and have not yet booked a first Covid-19 vaccination to contact us to make an appointment. We will … [continue] COVID Vaccination Groups
Astra Zeneca – blood clots
We have received a small number of queries from patients who are concerned about reports of blood clots in patients who have received the Astra Zeneca vaccination. There is much … [continue] Astra Zeneca – blood clots
COVID Vaccination Group
We have now attempted to contact all patients who are over 60 years old by text message and telephone. If you are over 60 and have not yet received an invitation … [continue] COVID Vaccination Group
COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritisation
Our phone lines are being inundated with people enquiring about covid-19 vaccinations. This means that it’s difficult for patients to get through to us. Please do not call us about … [continue] COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritisation
COVID Vaccinations – Group 6
We are now well into our Group 6 cohort and if you are in this group, you should expect to hear from us to book an appointment in the next … [continue] COVID Vaccinations – Group 6
COVID Vaccinations
We have now attempted to contact all patients in the following groups:- Group 4 – Patients over 70 and all patients who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (have a shielding letter … [continue] COVID Vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccination priorities
You may have received a letter inviting you to book a COVID-19 vaccination at one of the mass vaccination centres. Patients are free to choose whether they travel to one … [continue] COVID-19 vaccination priorities
COVID-19 Face Coverings
With immediate effect we are asking ALL patients attending the surgery to wear a face covering to help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease. The … [continue] COVID-19 Face Coverings
Opticians to provide urgent NHS eye care services
Free urgent eyecare services now available at opticians People across Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now access free NHS treatment for urgent eye care from their local … [continue] Opticians to provide urgent NHS eye care services
Be Cautious Cancer Symptoms
Click —> Be Cautious-Cancer-(symptoms)
COVID 19 Research Study
Ridgeway View Family Practice is supporting vital COVID 19 research. As part of this, we are helping to carry out a national priority research study called PRINCIPLE. If you have … [continue] COVID 19 Research Study
Organ donation
The Organ Donation opt out system in England came into effect on 20 May 2020. This means that all adults in England will be considered to have agreed to be … [continue] Organ donation
Travel Cancellation Letters – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are currently receiving a lot of requests from insurers and travel companies requesting GP letters in order for people to cancel holidays due to Covid-19. The Royal College of … [continue] Travel Cancellation Letters – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus
Latest advice and information on Coronavirus Local people are being reassured that the NHS in Swindon, along with Public Health England, is extremely well prepared to manage any potential local outbreak of … [continue] Coronavirus
Welcome to our brand new website!
Ridgeway View Family Practice is excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website, designed with our patients in mind. Here at Ridgeway View, we are passionate about … [continue] Welcome to our brand new website!
