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The EYHAS team have another busy day on Monday! As temperatures slide and we approach Christmas, the number of minor illnesses rise in our babies and young children. Often a … [continue]

We will be offering advice to parents on all surrounding topics.    

Tiger trial of food allergy tests for eczema relief for children.

We offer group stay and play sessions, covering topics like sleep routines, healthy diets, minor illnesses, and more. We also provide 1-1 appointments and connect families with additional services like … [continue] Stay and play session EYHAS

Common MSK conditions below with resources for advice and exercise. Discomfort is normal during exercise but NEVER push into pain. You should recover from the exercise within 1-hour of finishing … [continue] Physiotherapy Support

This Practice is contributing to the University of Bristol “Deprescribing of long-term medicines in the context of limited life expectancy” study: Many medicines have long-term benefits and prevent illness. Over … [continue] Deprescribing Study

Dear Patients, Due to the upcoming closure of POD (prescription ordering direct service) from Monday 15th April 2024 your alternative ways to order your medications are via the NHS App … [continue] New Prescription Ordering Process

Dear patients, Firstly a happy new year to you all. Please see the surgery’s performance figures for December 2023 below: Thank you.

Dear patients, please see below poster for your information. Thank you.

Did you know you can manage repeat prescriptions from Victoria Cross Surgery or Lakeside Practice in the NHS App? You can easily choose where your prescriptions are sent. So, if … [continue] Prescription Ordering Via The NHS App

Many patients in Swindon order their prescriptions through the Prescription Ordering Direct Service (POD). The Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board ( BSW ICB) who run POD have started a … [continue] Potential Changes to the Prescription Ordering Direct Service (POD)

Breast screening is a very important part of staying healthy and looking after yourself. Women aged 50-70 years will be invited for screening once every 3 years and it’s really … [continue] Breast Screening

Dear patients, We are now able to accept online registrations via this link: https://gp-registration.nhs.uk/J83633 Thank you.

Dear patient’s, Please see below flyer for your information.

Dear patient’s, Please see below our latest practice performance update!

Dear Patient’s, We are now able to book appointments for the Covid/Flu vaccinations for our eligible patients. We have available appointments starting on the 02nd October 2023 @ Lakeside Practice. … [continue] Covid/Flu Vaccinations 2023/24

We have now moved to a new Facebook page. Please like us @ rb.gy/cxba0 Thank you.  

Dear Patient, Please click into the below link to view the Average GP Earnings for Victoria Cross Surgery period June 2021/22: 2022 GP Net Earnings_468265  

Dear Patients,   Please see the details for STEAM clinic in December:   Steam is only confirmed to be open on the following dates in December for Covid and Flu … [continue] December dates for COVID and Flu Vaccinations at STEAM

Dear Patients, Please be aware that if you are eligible to receive the flu jab you can now also obtain your vaccination by attending STEAM on Saturdays. STEAM will be … [continue] Saturday Flu Jab Walk Ins at STEAM

Dear Patients, Please be aware that if you have downloaded the LIVI APP in order to get a free remote consultation that you will be asked to state which Practice … [continue] Important Information – LIVI APP

Patients of Victoria Cross Surgery can now see an NHS GP by video using Livi. Get medical advice, prescriptions and referrals on the same day – even on weekday evenings … [continue] LIVI Remote Consultations APP

Dear Patients, Please be aware there has been a recent increase in the number of reported COVID cases. As a precautionary measure secondary healthcare providers (eg hospitals) have re-instated the … [continue] COVID Prevention – Mask Wearing Update

BANK HOLIDAY 19th September 2022 Dear Patients, As per guidance confirmed from NHS England today Victoria Cross Surgery and Lakeside Practice (formerly Eldene Health Centre) will be closed on Monday … [continue] Surgeries Closed on 19th September for Upcoming Bank Holiday

THE SLOW AND STEADY WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME   Our new programme is designed to equip you with information and tools to support you on your weight loss journey.  It is … [continue] THE SLOW AND STEADY WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME

Dear Patients, Please see below for the details of COVID and Flu vaccination eligibility and administration in 2022: Kind Regards Victoria Cross and Lakeside Practice