Priory Road Medical Centre

Priory Road Medical Centre Patient-focused GP Practice providing healthcare and diverse services.

10/08/2026

Have you shared your feedback with the Friends and Family Test? πŸ’™

The NHS Friends and Family Test is a quick and anonymous way to tell us about your experience πŸ‘

Your feedback helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve πŸ’¬

Every response helps us improve services and provide the best possible care for our patients πŸ₯

If you've recently used our service, we'd love to hear from you πŸ’™

Search: NHS Friends and Family Test πŸ”

Ever wondered how many calories your body uses just to keep you alive? πŸ’™Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of...
07/08/2026

Ever wondered how many calories your body uses just to keep you alive? πŸ’™

Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs each day to carry out basic functions such as breathing, circulating blood, regulating temperature and supporting your organs πŸ«€πŸ«

Knowing your BMR can help you better understand your energy needs and can be useful if you're looking to manage your weight, improve your fitness or make healthier lifestyle choices πŸ‘

Your BMR is influenced by factors such as:
β€’ age
β€’ s*x
β€’ height and weight
β€’ muscle mass
β€’ overall health πŸƒ

While BMR is only one part of the picture, understanding it can help you make more informed decisions about your nutrition and activity levels πŸ’ͺπŸ₯—

Use the Patient Info BMR Calculator to find out more about your body's energy needs πŸ’«

Find out your BMR here:
https://patient.info/healthy-living/basal-metabolic-rate-calculator

Every comment helps us improve. Whether you complete a survey, speak to a member of staff or leave feedback after your a...
06/08/2026

Every comment helps us improve. Whether you complete a survey, speak to a member of staff or leave feedback after your appointment, your views help shape the services we provide.

Recent feedback has led to improvements including:
βœ” Better communication about appointment delays
βœ” Increased privacy options at Reception
βœ” Improvements to our waiting room
βœ” Clearer information about booking appointments

We're committed to listening, learning and continually improving the experience we provide for all our patients.

August is National Immunisation Awareness Month, a great opportunity to learn more about the vaccines that help protect ...
05/08/2026

August is National Immunisation Awareness Month, a great opportunity to learn more about the vaccines that help protect children from serious illnesses πŸ’‰πŸ’™

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect against infectious diseases and help keep our communities healthy πŸ‘

The MMRV vaccine protects children against four illnesses:
β€’ Measles
β€’ Mumps
β€’ Rubella
β€’ Varicella (chickenpox) πŸ‘Ά

These illnesses can sometimes lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, meningitis and other health problems ⚠️

The MMRV vaccine is offered as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme and helps provide important protection during early childhood πŸ’™

Making sure your child receives their vaccinations on time helps protect them and those around them πŸ›‘οΈ

If you're unsure whether your child is up to date with their vaccinations, speak to your GP practice for advice πŸ‘

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

We're making improvements throughout the practice.🌟 Following patient feedback we've introduced daily Reception Opening ...
04/08/2026

We're making improvements throughout the practice.🌟

Following patient feedback we've introduced daily Reception Opening Checks to help ensure:
βœ” Waiting areas remain clean and welcoming
βœ” Seating is arranged comfortably
βœ” Hand sanitiser is available
βœ” Waiting room facilities are checked each day

These small improvements help make every visit to the practice a little more comfortable.

πŸ“Š July 2026 Missed Appointments Update for Priory Road Medical CentreWe want to say a big thank you to all our patients ...
04/08/2026

πŸ“Š July 2026 Missed Appointments Update for Priory Road Medical Centre

We want to say a big thank you to all our patients who took the time to cancel appointments they no longer needed during July!

Across our primary care network (PCN), we saw a slight reduction in missed appointments compared to June. However, missed appointments (DNAs) continue to impact our clinical availability.

July DNA Data for Priory Road Medical Centre:
πŸ“ 249 missed appointments
βŒ› 4,304 minutes of clinical time lost

Across the three practices in our PCN, a total of 664 appointments were missed last monthβ€”equating to over 204 hours of lost care.

Every missed appointment is a lost opportunity for another patient in need. If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer that slot to someone else.

πŸ“ž How to cancel: Call reception, use the NHS App, or reply to your SMS appointment reminder.

Thank you for helping us keep appointments available for our community!

Men's Mental Health MattersThe BSW Recovery College is launching its first course focused on Men's Mental Health and is ...
03/08/2026

Men's Mental Health Matters
The BSW Recovery College is launching its first course focused on Men's Mental Health and is asking local people to help shape its content. The course will explore the challenges men face, challenge stereotypes, and provide practical tools to support wellbeing and emotional resilience.
We'd love patients, carers, family members and community members to share their thoughts through a short survey.
πŸ“ Takes only a few minutes
πŸ“… Closes 14 August 2026
πŸŽ“ Course starts October 2026
Please complete the survey and share with others who may wish to contribute.
Together we can help create a course that reflects real experiences and supports better mental health across our communities.

03/08/2026

Think you might have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Your local pharmacy may be able to help πŸ’ŠπŸ’™

UTIs are common infections that can affect the bladder, urethra or kidneys. Symptoms can include:
β€’ pain or a burning sensation when p*eing
β€’ needing to p*e more often or urgently
β€’ cloudy or strong-smelling urine
β€’ pain in your lower tummy ⚠️

Through the NHS Pharmacy First service, eligible women aged 16 to 64 with uncomplicated UTI symptoms may be able to receive advice and treatment directly from a pharmacist without needing a GP appointment πŸ‘

Getting treatment quickly can help relieve symptoms and prevent the infection from becoming more serious πŸ’™

If symptoms are severe, you have a high temperature, back pain, are pregnant, or symptoms do not improve, you should seek further medical advice 🩺

Your pharmacist is highly trained and can advise on the most appropriate treatment for you 🀝

Find out more:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/
https://patient.info/kidney-urinary-tract/urinary-tract-infections

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can affect much more than just your gut πŸ’œThese lifelong conditions can impact work, educa...
02/08/2026

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can affect much more than just your gut πŸ’œ

These lifelong conditions can impact work, education, relationships, and mental wellbeing – even when symptoms aren’t visible πŸ’¬

Around 1 in 120 people in the UK are living with Crohn’s or Colitis, yet many people still don’t fully understand the reality of these conditions 🀝

By raising awareness, we can help reduce stigma and support those living with invisible illnesses

Find trusted information and support here:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

Do you know your heart age? ❀️Your heart age may be older than your actual age depending on factors such as blood pressu...
31/07/2026

Do you know your heart age? ❀️

Your heart age may be older than your actual age depending on factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, weight and lifestyle ⚠️

The NHS Heart Age Tool is a quick way to learn more about your heart health and understand your future risk of conditions like heart disease and stroke πŸ’™

Small healthy changes can make a big difference over time πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯—πŸ’§

Take a few minutes to check your heart age today πŸ‘

Search: NHS Heart Age Calculator πŸ”

Address

Priory Road Medical Centre, 36 Park South, Priory Road
Swindon
SN32EZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441793688744

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