Chipping Norton Health Centre

19/08/2026

Protect yourself this winter – Flu and COVID Vaccines at Chipping Norton Health Centre 26/27.

Flu and COVID can both cause serious illness, especially in older people and those with long‑term conditions.

This year we will be offering:

NHS flu vaccines for eligible adults (including those aged 65+, people with certain long‑term conditions, pregnant women, carers and others in JCVI‑recommended groups).

NHS COVID vaccines for eligible patients, in line with national guidance. Those aged 75+, people with certain help conditions and all those who are resident in a Care Home.

Where possible, and when clinically appropriate, we will offer flu and COVID vaccines at the same appointment.

How to book

We will contact eligible patients by text or phone to invite you to book.
From 14th September (please do not contact us before). You can also contact the surgery or use the NHS App / National Booking Service (if available – we will confirm shortly) to arrange an appointment.
Clinics will begin in October and run predominantly on Saturdays to minimise disruption to our week day nursing appointments, which are in high demand currently.

On the day

Please wear loose clothing so we can easily access your upper arm.
You will be given information about the vaccines and have the chance to ask questions before you decide.
If you have had a serious allergic reaction to a vaccine before, please tell the clinician.
If you think you may be eligible but have not heard from us, please check the NHS website or contact the surgery to ask about flu and COVID vaccination.

Please regularly check our social media and website for updates.

For more information about flu and COVID vaccines, visit NHS Englands webpage:

Find out about NHS vaccination services, including how to book online, find a walk-in site and change your invitation preferences.

07/07/2026

Pharmaself 24 – Collecting medications in hot weather
Due to the continuing hot weather, temperatures within our Pharmaself machine may exceed the recommended storage conditions for medications. As a result, we are temporarily unable to store medications in the machine.
In the meantime, medications can be collected from the dispensary between 9:00am and 6:00pm. Please note that the dispensary is closed between 1:00pm and 1:30pm.
We will monitor the temperatures daily and advise when medications can be safely stored in the Pharmaself machine and normal collections can resume. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

26/06/2026

Medication Collections from Pharmaself24
Due to adverse weather conditions, medication will not be stored in Pharmaself over the weekend. Medications can be collected from the dispensary until 6pm this evening or will be available from Pharmaself from Monday onwards. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

11/06/2026

Dispensary Opening Times - Tuesday 16th June
Our Dispensary will be closed between 1-2pm for essential staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/06/2026

Traffic Delays - Cereals Event.
This week sees The Cereals Event taking place. This could cause traffic disruption in the area. The event will take place on Wednesday and Thursday. If you are due to visit the Health Centre on either day, Please allow plenty of time to get to your appointment.

05/06/2026

We have been informed that town is very congested backed all the way to the fire station due to a collision with a bus and a lorry, please allow extra time to get to your appointments today

02/06/2026

Local Area Coordinator - Drop in session - Tuesday 16th June and Tuesday 28th July 2026.

Katrina - LAC for Chipping Norton, will be at the Health Centre on the above dates from 10am - 1pm.

What is a Local Area Coordinator? In Katrinas own words:

Local Area Coordination is a community-based service that helps people stay connected, informed, and supported. You’ll often find us out and about in the community – at local groups, cafés, and other familiar places. Our aim is to be approachable, friendly faces so that if you ever feel unsure where to turn, you know there’s someone you can talk to.

We work with individuals, families and carers who may be experiencing a challenge or change in their life to build confidence, reduce isolation and access the right support at the right time.
There is no time limit on support – we walk alongside you for as long as you need.

People come to us for many different reasons, including:
• Feeling lonely or wanting to build confidence
• Meeting new people or reconnecting with the community
• Life changes such as bereavement, retirement, or becoming a new parent
• Practical challenges like housing concerns, money worries, or day to day tasks
If something is getting in the way of you living the life you want, we can explore it together.

How We Work
We don’t offer quick fixes or ready made solutions. Instead, we walk alongside you – helping you build on your strengths, your relationships, and the resources around you. Everything happens at your pace and focuses on what matters most to you.

Why It’s Easy to Access
• No referral form
• No eligibility criteria
• You can approach us directly or be introduced by someone else

Supporting the Community
We also listen to what matters to local people, notice what’s working well, and help support existing groups to grow or new ideas to develop.

No need to book an appointment or contact Katrina in advance, just pop in on the day.

01/06/2026

Practice Closure - Thursday 4th June from 1pm - 6.30pm
We will be closed this Thursday afternoon from 1.00 pm for essential, county wide, staff training. We will be open again Friday as usual from 8.00 am.
If you need urgent medical advice, please contact NHS 111 online or by phone. Call 999 if you have a life-threatening emergency.

05/05/2026

UPDATE: 09.35 - All forms now back up and running

Triage Forms - Our online forms are currently unavailable via all methods. This is a national issue. For anything routine, please try again this afternoon. For anything urgent for today, please call us on the main number. The phone lines will be very busy so please only call if you need medical assistance today. Many thanks.

15/04/2026

Just to make you all aware Traffic lights have been put up at the entrance to Willow gardens , so please allow yourselves extra time to arrive for your appointment.