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New Telephone System

  • We are closed on bank Holidays Good Friday 18 April 2025 and Easter Monday 21st April 2025
  • Abbey Road Surgery are moving to Online Triage from 1 June 2025
  • You can avoid waiting in the queue with our new telephone system, press 1 at any time when in the queue, you will keep your queue position and we will call you back. Please do not press this option more than once until we have called your back.
  • Did you know you can contact us for medical and administrative help online: Get help online
  • Our telephone lines are closed between 1pm and 2.30pm. You can also come to the surgery as our reception will remain open.
  • Repeat Prescription: The easiest way to order repeat prescription is using the the NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)

Child health

  • Rashes in babies and children

    Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.

    The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.

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    NHS: Rashes in babies and children

  • NHS vaccinations and when to have them

    It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.

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    NHS vaccinations and when to have them

  • Start for Life

    Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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    Start for Life

  • Scarlet Fever Advice

    There are currently high rates of Group A strep and scarlet fever in the UK.
    Scarlet fever, which is caused by the bacteria Group A streptococcus, is usually a mild illness but it is highly infectious. Scarlet fever is much more common in children than in adults and it is important that children with scarlet fever are seen by a healthcare professional so that they can be started on antibiotics.
    Please see the guidance from NHS England in the links below advising when to contact a healthcare professional.

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    Strep A and scarlet fever

    Download
    Fever advice sheet (PDF)

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 23 November 2023