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Services
Find out more about the services we offer
Clinics and Services
Asthma
It is important that all patients with asthma have annual check-ups so that their condition can be monitored and their treatment adjusted where necessary. We will send you out a questionnaire each year to assess your asthma. Depending on your responses, you may be asked to come in for an appointment or one of our team may contact you over the phone to discuss.
If you are having trouble with your asthma but do not think you need an appointment at the practice, we can often give you advice over the phone. You can either book a telephone consultation with one of our doctors, or speak to one of our nurses in the clinic.
Blood Tests
We see patients for urgent, investigate, and routine blood tests. These appointments must be authorised by your doctor before you can be booked in to see a clinician.
Your blood test appointment may be arranged by your doctor, at the front desk with a member of our Patient Services Team, or over the phone.
Blood Pressure
Learn more about blood pressure and submit your readings to the practice.
Covid Vaccination
We regularly run vaccination clinics in our practice to vaccinate our patients against COVID-19. These clinics run in spring and autumn.
Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects
Endoscopy & Podiatry
Windrush Health Centre accommodates a range of healthcare services for the local community.
Windrush Medical Practice is located on Level 1 and provides general medical services to registered patients.
Other healthcare providers, including Endoscopy and Podiatry, are situated on Level 0 (Ground Floor) and operate independently from the medical practice.
Additional community and specialist services are also based within the centre.
Windrush Health Centre Podiatry Telephone Number: 01993 862120
Windrush Health Centre Endoscopy Telephone Number: 07825524794
Flu Vaccination
We regularly Flu vaccination clinics in our practice to vaccinate our patients against COVID-19. These clinics run in Autumn.
Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when
Cancer Care
With increasing numbers of people surviving their Cancer diagnosis, primary care has an important role in supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer. The Cancer Care Review (CCR) is a conversation between a person and their GP or Practice Nurse about their cancer journey.
You may be invited into this clinic, or you can request an appointment.
Cervical Screening
Cervical screening, which used to be called a smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It's offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.
We offer cervical screening to all eligible patients who receive an NHS invitation. Cervical screening is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.
Your appointment will be conducted by a trained female nurse. If you’re due for your screening, you can easily book an appointment through our patient services team.
If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to discuss your cervical screening, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment.
Contraceptive Services
Contraceptive Pill (Pharmacy First)
If you are enquiring about the contraceptive pill, please access this service through your local pharmacy.
Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription
Other Contraception
For all other forms of contraception (including coils, injections and implants) please Request an appointment
Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
If you require emergency contraception, this is available promptly through your local pharmacy.
If you contact the practice regarding emergency contraception, please make this clear so that a healthcare professional can respond appropriately on the same day.
The school nurse at the local secondary school may also provide a limited contraceptive service for younger people. Further information is available on the NHS website.
If you are not registered with us, please contact your own GP surgery or your local sexual health (GUM) clinic.
Diabetic Clinic
It is important that all patients with Diabetes have annual check-ups so that their condition can be monitored and their treatment adjusted where necessary. This gives you the chance to discuss any problems you have with your diabetes as well as receiving a check-up of your circulation, blood pressure, feet (including seeing the podiatrist if necessary), and reviewing your recent blood tests.
You will receive a long term conditions review invite letter when your Diabetic check is due which will be during your birth month.
We are also part of the local scheme for digital photography of the eye to help check for any eye problems and you will receive your annual invitation directly from ODESP (Oxford Diabetic Eye Screening Programme).
Ear Wax Removal
The practice only offers wax removal/ ear syringing to patients as part of a referral for a hearing test.
ADHD
National guidance expects long term involvement of specialists in reviewing patients with ADHD, but this does not currently happen in Oxfordshire. Patients looking for a new Diagnosis may be able to use a “Right to Choose” servcie.
Find more information and see local and national support services