The Lawn Medical Centre

The Lawn 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? 💙

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

Your feedback helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve 💬

Every response helps us improve services and provide the best possible care for our patients 🏥

If you've recently used our service, we'd love to hear from you 💙

Search: NHS Friends and Family Test 🔍

Ever wondered how many calories your body uses just to keep you alive? 💙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? 💙

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 🫀🫁

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 👍

Your BMR is influenced by factors such as:
• age
• s*x
• height and weight
• muscle mass
• overall health 🏃

While BMR is only one part of the picture, understanding it can help you make more informed decisions about your nutrition and activity levels 💪🥗

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

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

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can affect much more than just your gut 💜These lifelong conditions can impact work, educa...
06/08/2026

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

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

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

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 💉💙

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

The MMRV vaccine protects children against four illnesses:
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Varicella (chickenpox) 👶

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 💙

Making sure your child receives their vaccinations on time helps protect them and those around them 🛡️

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

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

📊 July 2026 Missed Appointments Update for Lawn Medical CentreWe want to say a big thank you to all our patients who too...
04/08/2026

📊 July 2026 Missed Appointments Update for Lawn 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 Lawn Medical Centre:
📍 177 missed appointments
⌛ 3,323 minutes of clinical time lost

Across the three practices in our PCN, a total of 664 appointments were missed last month—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.

📞 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.

📝 Takes only a few minutes
📅 Closes 14 August 2026
🎓 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 💊💙

UTIs are common infections that can affect the bladder, urethra or kidneys. Symptoms can include:
• pain or a burning sensation when p*eing
• needing to p*e more often or urgently
• cloudy or strong-smelling urine
• 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 👍

Getting treatment quickly can help relieve symptoms and prevent the infection from becoming more serious 💙

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

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 💙

Small healthy changes can make a big difference over time 🚶‍♀️🥗💧

Take a few minutes to check your heart age today 👍

Search: NHS Heart Age Calculator 🔍

31/07/2026

Did you know you may not need a GP appointment for some common conditions?
A big thank you to the many patients already benefiting from the NHS Pharmacy First service.
Your local pharmacist can provide expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses, often on the same day and without an appointment.
If Pharmacy First is new to you, watch this short video from Dr Rohini Jadhav to learn more about when your pharmacist can help and how the service can save you time.

29/07/2026

Pregnancy screening tests are offered during pregnancy to help check the health of you and your baby 💙👶

These tests can help identify the chance of certain conditions early on, allowing you to access the right care, support and information throughout your pregnancy 👍

Screening tests offered during pregnancy may include checks for:
• Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome
• sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
• infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis
• physical conditions identified during ultrasound scans 🩺

You’ll also be offered ultrasound scans during pregnancy, including the dating scan and the 20-week screening scan 👶

It’s important to remember that screening tests are your choice. Your midwife or healthcare team will explain each test, what it looks for and what the results may mean so you can decide what feels right for you 💫

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your midwife or maternity team for advice and support 💙

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/your-pregnancy-care/screening-tests/

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Lawn Medical Centre, Guildford Avenue, Lawn
Swindon
SN31JL

Opening Hours

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

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