Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Access to Medical Records
The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be...
ADHD Assessment and Care Pathways
Updated Guidelines for NHS-Funded ADHD Care Eligibility In July 2024, due to a sharp rise in demand for ADHD assessments, the BaNES, Swindon & Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW...
Carers
Are you looking after or providing support for a relative friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know...
Children & Young People Information
Is my child too ill for school? HANDi App – Parents, carers and healthcare professionals can access expert advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them via a...
Chippenham, Corsham & Box Primary Care Network (PCN)
PCN stands for Primary Care Network and is a way of looking at the ways we work as a group. Our PCN is The Chippenham, Corsham and Box Primary Care...
Complaints and Compliments
If you have a complaint or concern about the service you have received from the doctors or any of the staff working in this practice, please let us know. We...
Covid Vaccination Records
The NHS is launching a campaign encouraging people registered with a GP in England to check that their vaccination records are up to date, and to contact the Vaccination Data...
COVID-19 medical exemptions: proving you are unable to get vaccinated
COVID-19 medical exemptions: proving you are unable to get vaccinated – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Covid-19 Vaccination Q&As
Please click here to go to the BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG website for Q&As on the Covid-19 vaccination
Ear Wax & Syringing
We are unable to perform ear syringing at the Practice. Please see this blocked ears (wax) self-care guidelines document that may be useful.
General Practice Data for Planning & Research (GPDPR)
GPDPR is a new way of collecting data held in the GP medical records of patients. It was developed by NHS Digital on behalf of NHS England. The collection of...
How to Find a Dentist
How to find an NHS dentist – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
How to Register
We have an open list and welcome requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area. You can register by completing the online registration form. Please...
Medications for Flying
After careful consideration we have reviewed our benzodiazepine prescribing have decided to no longer prescribe sedatives including diazepam to patients for fear of flying. People often come to us requesting that we...
Named GP
Practices are required to allocate a named GP to all patients, including children, within 20 days of registration. It is important that you are aware that this does not change...
Patient Administrative Requests
Please note that if Box Surgery does not have capacity to complete private work, we may decline your request. You may be aware that general practice is under unprecedented pressure,...
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
This service offers confidential advice, support and information on health-related matters and is a point of contact for patients, their families and their carers. PALS is able to provide information...
Patient Confidentiality
We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and...
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times, and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your...
Patients Vaccinated Outside of England, Scotland and Wales
Patients (aged 18 and over, and with an NHS number) who received their COVID-19 vaccines outside of England, Scotland and Wales can now book an appointment to show evidence for...
Practice Boundary
The map shows our practice boundary. If you live within the green line, you can register as a patient. The purple line shows our outer boundary. If you are already...
Pride in Practice
We are pleased to announce we have received the Gold Award for Excellence in LGBTQ+ Healthcare! Box Surgery Pride in Practice Gold Award
Privacy Notice
Box Surgery is a well-established GP Practice. Our General Practitioners and allied healthcare professionals provide primary medical care services to our practice population and are supported by our administrative and...
Privacy Notice BRAVE AI
At Box Surgery, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your information. We want to provide you with insight into how BRAVE AI is utilised...
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Your GP practice is unable to offer you a certification of COVID-19 vaccination, a vaccination passport or a letter to prove that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19. These proof...
Summary Care Record (SCR)
Your GP surgery needs permission to share important information from your GP record. This is called a Summary Care Record (SCR). Your SCR can only be shared with health and...
Transport
Link transport is available to patients in the local area. If you need a lift to the surgery for a routine matter, please contact Link on the following; Box: 07970...
Under 1s Summer Safe Sleep Advice
Local and national case reviews have identified an increased risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) when parents are out of routine in their sleeping arrangements, e.g., holidays, child...
Updating your Details
If you change your name or address, please complete the appropriate form below and return to the surgery. Change of name – we will also need a copy of your...
Using this Website
The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for the personal...
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 22nd November, 2024
