Marcham Road Family Health Centre

Crossroads Care Oxfordshire

If you are a carer, your local Crossroads Care Scheme can offer support.

01865 260280

Oxfordshire Young Carers

Supporting children and young people up to the age of 25 years whose life is impacted by the responsibility of caring for a family member.

01865 777 224

South and Vale Young Carers

South and Vale Young Carers offers free, friendly, confidential advice and support to young carers. They are an established Oxfordshire charity which provides a sympathetic ear, emotional support, expert advice and information.

Carers UK

Carers UK provide information and advice for people who are looking after someone.

0808 808 7777

Carers Benefits - GOV.UK

The Government website has a range of useful information for carers.

Cervical Smears Testing

We recommend all female patients between the ages of 25 and 49 to have a smear every three years (for women between the ages of 50 and 64 the recommended recall is five years). We operate a recall system, which will send you a reminder. If you would like a smear, please make an appointment with the Practice Nurses. You may, if you wish, opt out of the recall but we will still need to invite you every 5 years.

01235 522602

Children's Immunisations

Childhood immunisations commence at 8 weeks old and these are administered by our Practice Nursing Team. Appointments are made directly with the practice; usually the first being booked when you ring to make your post-natal 6 week check.

Child Surveillance Clinics

The health visitors provide child health surveillance clinics at The Malthouse Surgery in central Abingdon. For more information on the clinics call the Health Visitor team on 01235 526584.

CAMHS Community service

View information on Primary Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (PCAMHS) and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

North & North East Abingdon Children's Centres

Children’s centres are for children under five and their families, places where they can find a variety of activities, play, information and support from professionals working in a wide range of fields, whatever their background or circumstances.

01235 523481

South Abingdon Children's Centre

Services and events include antenatal courses, postnatal courses, weaning workshops, parenting courses, ICT courses, family learning, PEEP courses and Saturdads.

01235 555524

The Children’s Consultancy

The Children’s Consultancy provide counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people and parents within a network of specialist health care professionals.

01865 301 121

See the NHS Vaccination Schedule

Slapped Cheek Syndrome

Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks. Find out more

Fever in Children

A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever. Find out more

Chicken Pox

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point. Find out more

Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children. Find out more

Headlice

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children. Find out more

Further information

From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions NHS Choices – Childhood Illness

Practice Counsellor

We have a Counsellor who accepts referrals for in-house appointments. She holds clinics at the surgery on Thursdays from 12pm.

Oxfordshire Roads to Recovery

Roads to Recovery is your countywide integrated alcohol and drugs service. We offer support to individuals throughout Oxfordshire from our full-time, dedicated recovery hubs.

Oxford Hub- This is a One Stop Shop that provides a wide range of specialist services, including Harm Reduction and Recovery Support. We run various groups and activities and much more. We offer 2 evening sessions and are open on Saturdays too.

01865 261 690

Harm Minimisation Service

The Harm Minimisation Service is provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the Oasis Partnership, and provides services to drug and alcohol users who are not ready to, or do not wish to, work towards abstinence.

01865 455601

Young People's Specialist Substance Misuse Service

CAN Young People’s Team is a free, confidential drug and alcohol service for young people under the age of 19 and their families/carers in Oxfordshire. CAN Young People’s Team aim to provide information, education, advice and treatment to young people in relation to drug and alcohol use.

0845 6029279 / 01865 328400

One You Drinks Tracker - Mobile App

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

Find a Local Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.0300 123 6600 Talk online

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.0300 123 1110

Further information

For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit NHS Choices – Drinking and Alcohol
Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit NHS Choices – The Effects of Drugs

Age UK Oxfordshire

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

0345 450 1276

Generation Games

Age UK Oxfordshire’s physical activity service. Find out what physical activity sessions are on near you, or be inspired to try something new!

01235 849403

Parkinsons

Parkinsons UK provide expert information on every aspect of Parkinson’s so that people affected by the condition can stay in control of their lives.

0808 800 0303

Alzheimer's Society Oxfordshire

Provides choices in support services, advice and information, which put people in control of their lives and where possible, improve the health and wellbeing of the families who are caring for a person with memory loss.

01235 531 989

Flu and the Flu Vaccine – NHS Choices

Flu Clinics

Flu clinics are held in the winter, from September, each year. The practice will advertise its flu clinic dates on the website and in the surgery.

To check your eligibility to receive the NHS flu vaccine please see the NHS Choices information below.

Children’s Flu Vaccine – NHS Choices

Flu Vaccine FAQ’s – NHS Choices

Which Flu Vaccine should children have? – gov.uk (PDF)

The Flu Vaccination – gov.uk (PDF)

General Health Checks

We offer both Well Women and general health promotion checks for men, with our Practice Nurses, by appointment. Your doctor will also check your general health during consultations.

01235 522602

Health Walks near Abingdon

View information on health walks near Abingdon.

Abingdon Community Hospital

We are fortunate at Abingdon in having our own in-patient GP hospital with beds for care of the elderly, acute illness and convalescent patients. There are Consultant Clinics in most specialities and an X-Ray, Physiotherapy and Day Care facility. There is also a Minor Injuries Unit open from 10.00 am to 10.30 pm 7 days a week. There are no Casualty or Maternity facilities at the Community Hospital.

Heart Disease and Stroke Clinics

Our practice nurses run Heart Disease and Stroke Clinics on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Healthy Lifestyle Advice

View information aimed to encourage and support everybody to be active and choose a healthier lifestyle.

Antenatal Appointments

Please always inform the Receptionist that you need an antenatal appointment as you need to be seen by the Nurse first followed by the doctor 15 minutes later. Our Midwives, Sian Hillier-Kerr and Gina Gathern, also see antenatal patients by appointment.

01235 522602

Postnatal appointments

All mothers and babies are checked at 6 weeks – please telephone and ask for an appointment for a post-natal check. If your baby does not have a newborn check in hospital, please telephone for an appointment when you get home from hospital.

01235 522602

Registering a Birth

Information on how and where to register your child’s birth.

Calculate your Due Date Your Antenatal Appointments Explained Find Maternity Services Near you

Planning your Pregnancy

If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Follow these steps

Antenatal Care

Postnatal Care

Your six week post natal check

Further information

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here – NHS Choices – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide

Abingdon Wellbeing Centre

This is the base for the South and Vale team at the Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service. The Wellbeing Service provides short courses, peer support groups, recovery planning and information for adults who feel they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing; adults with mental health problems.

01235 522096

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire. Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and in people’s homes.

Talking Space

Talking Space is a service hosted by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (working in partnership with Oxfordshire Mind) to offer you help and support when you need it. It is a confidential service for people aged 18 years and over.

01865 901222

Find a Local Mental Health Services

Samaritans

If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.116 123 Find out more

Mind

Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline 0300 123 3393 Find out more

Rethink

Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness. Find out more

Further information

For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit

NHS Choices – Mental Health

One You – Feeling Stressed?

Minor Surgery

We provide facilities in our Treatment Room for minor surgery, by prior arrangement with your doctor.

Family Planning

All the doctors are Family Planning Association qualified and give family planning advice during general surgeries. Coil fitting is by prior arrangement.

01235 522602

Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service - Walk-In Clinics

View Walk-in clinic information. Services include genitourinary medicine (GUM) and contraception: testing for and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), all types of contraception including emergency contraception, advice on safer sex, relationships, drug use or other health related issues, and HIV care.

Find a Local Sexual Health Clinic

Family Planning Association

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK. Find out more

Sexual Health Help Line

The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice 0845 122 8690

Further information

For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit NHS Choices – Sexual Health

Stop Smoking Clinic

Our nursing team can support you with smoking cessation. Please make an appointment if you wish to access help and advice to stop smoking.

01235 522602

Smokefreelife Oxfordshire

The Free Stop Smoking Service, serving Oxfordshire.

0800 246 1072

NHS Smokefree - Mobile App

The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.

Find Local Stop Smoking Services

Get Support Now

Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance. Sign up now

Get a Plan

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan. Get a plan now

Further information

For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit

NHS Choices – Stop Smoking

One You – Thinking of quitting?

Oxfordshire Weight Loss Services

Adult weight management services are designed to create long-lasting shifts in behaviour and give you the support and tools you need to achieve your health goals.

One You Couch to 5K - Mobile App

The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle. Find out more

Want to get more active

Get help and advice from NHS Choices including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more. Get help now

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight. Find out more

One You Easy Meals - Mobile App

The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.