Broadshires Health Centre

Important: Notice

19/03/2026 - URGENT NOTICE - AMBER STATUS

Unfortunately, we have now reached capacity for face to face appointments for today. Please look at pharmacy first services and if your need is not urgent for today , please contact us later in the week. 

Please use the 111 service if needed.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding

Total Triage – here’s what that means for you

PLEASE USE THE PHARMACY FIRST SERVICE OR CHECK THE NHS WEBSITE FOR SELF HELP IDEAS

From now on, all appointment requests will start with a simple online form.

This helps us quickly understand your needs and make sure you see the right person, at the right time.

  • Please use our online form wherever possible, instead of calling the practice. It’s quick and easy:Contact us about your request - Accurx Patient Portal
  • If you find using the internet difficult – don’t worry.  Just call or come in, and our reception team will happily complete the form for you.

This way, everyone gets the same fair service and we can make the best use of our appointments.

Thank you for helping us to help you!

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/K84075
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Direct Access (Self-Referral)

Save time by booking directly with these specialist NHS services without needing to see a GP first.

Hearing & Audiology (Ages 55+)
Service: Free NHS hearing assessments for age-related hearing loss.
Action: Book directly with Scrivens (0800 027 5102) or Specsavers (0800 089 1122). You can also contact the Oxfordshire Audiology Service on 01865 507280.

Stop Smoking Support
Service: Free, expert help to quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy.
Action: Contact Smokefree Oxon at smokefreeoxon.co.uk or call 0800 772 3673 (Text QUITOXON to 66677).

Bladder & Bowel Support
Service: Specialist advice and treatment for incontinence and bladder/bowel health.
Action: Self-refer to the Oxfordshire Bladder & Bowel Service on 01865 904303.

Health & Lifestyle Coaching (Here for Health)
Service: Support for weight management, increasing activity, or reducing alcohol.
Action: Email the OUH Here for Healthteam at hereforhealth@ouh.nhs.uk or call 01865 221429.

Housing, Fuel & Debt Advice
Service: Help with staying warm at home, energy bills, and housing-related health issues.
Action: Contact Better Housing Better Health at bhbh.org.uk or call 0800 107 0044.
Sexual Health & Contraception
Service: STI testing, contraception, and emergency care.
Action: Book online via Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service at sexualhealthoxfordshire.nhs.uk or call 0300 303 8273.

Page last reviewed: 19 March 2026
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