Summertown Health Centre

You may now receive your messages from us and messages about your care in the NHS App
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted health care providers.
Make sure to turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date.
Download the NHS App or find the same services on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

Please click here to update your mobile telephone number to ensure you receive appointment reminders and important health information.

Fitness and Wellbeing opportunities for 2026 

January is a great time to boost your wellbeing by joining a new fitness class, club or activity and starting the year with healthy habits! Please visit out Fitness and Wellbeing page for opportunities to get involved in the Oxfordshire area - click here

You are encouraged to buy over-the-counter medicines to treat a range of minor common 
illnesses like coughs, colds, headaches, heartburn and indigestion. Current NHS guidance 
advises GPs not to prescribe over-the-counter medicine – this ensures money saved can be 
spent on essential health services. 

Instead, you can self-care to treat minor common illnesses which includes:
• Keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home, (out of the reach of children and 
pets).
• Seek advice from local community pharmacists on:
- Managing short-term illnesses and minor conditions
- Or use the NHS Pharmacy First Service.

However, GPs will prescribe over-the-counter medicines to patients in some circumstances 
such as those who need long term support and treatment e.g. paracetamol for arthritis.

For more details visit: Over the counter medicines - Over the counter medicines - Stay Well