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The Barcroft Medical Practice
Barcroft Medical Centre
Amesbury
Wiltshire, SP4 7DL
Tel: 01980 623983

The Salisbury Walk-in Health Centre is open from 8.00am to 8.00pm - 01722 331191

click here for Salisbury Walk-in Health Centre website

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BBC Health

Right-to-die case wins first step

A man who is almost completely paralysed has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die.

Babies' brains 'show autism risk'

It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, say researchers.

Government escapes NHS rebellion

The government appears to have escaped a rebellion by the medical establishment over its controversial NHS reforms in England.

Breast implant boss faces charges

The owner of a French breast implant maker at the centre of an international safety scare faces charges of "involuntary injury", his lawyer says.

Carers 'missing out on support'

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More men 'have oral cancer virus'

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Heart attack deaths have halved

The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, says an Oxford University study.

Abbott quits MPs' abortion group

Shadow health minister Diane Abbott has resigned from a cross-party group on counselling given to pregnant women by abortion providers.

Alcohol deaths increase slightly

Alcohol related deaths in the UK have increased slight between 2009 and 2010, according to official figures.

Bid to stop doctor gagging orders

Doctors are being told they can no longer sign contracts that contain gagging orders, in new guidance issued by the medical regulator.

Health Protection Agency

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

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HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

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Cornish radon hotspot targeted

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New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

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HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

New study finds post natal women have an 'increased risk' of TB

The risk of TB diagnosis is significantly increased in women during the first six months after pregnancy, according to a new UK-wide study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine today (Friday).

Welcome to The Barcroft Medical Practice

At the Barcroft Medical Practice in Amesbury we take pride in offering the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. We run many clinics for chronic disease care and offer a wide variety of other medical services such as antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and a diabetes clinic.

We practice from purpose built premises, which are accessible by wheelchair. The practice extends over an approximate five-mile radius and provides a full range of general medical services to all age groups.

The Medical Centre is conveniently situated in the centre of Amesbury, with its own car park adjacent to the central car park and close to the bus station.

The practice is part of the Wiltshire PCT

Flu Clinics 2011

We have finished the flu clinics for this year. If you still require a flu vaccination please book a nurse appointment with our reception team .

This link will show whether you are eligible

Patient Survey

As a very busy practice with a patient list size of over 10,000 people, we would like to know your views about some local issues.

The survey can be found at the bottom of this home page

A Patient Guide to GP Services

It’s Your Practice: A patient guide to GP services has been compiled by The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).

It’s Your Practice has been produced as part of the RCGP’s aim to build stronger relationships between patients and their doctors and encourage the involvement and inclusion of patients in their own care.

The guide provides helpful information on all aspects of using GP services: from finding and choosing a practice and how to get the most out of a GP consultation to accessing health records and understanding patients’ rights and responsibilities. The differences in GP services across the four nations are highlighted too.

A Patient Guide Link

In an emergency when the surgery is closed the

Out of Hours Duty Doctor can be contacted on

0300 111 5717

The Salisbury Walk-in Health Centre is open from 8.00am to

8.00pm - 01722 331191

click here for Salisbury Walk-in Health Centre website

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Further Information

Patient Participation Group

Survey Results

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