We have been looking at how we can improve access to Practice services; DoctorLink is our new online service where you can:

Access advice on your symptoms- Sign-up is simple and you can create an account here: https://app.doctorlink.com/ashvillemedicalpractice/register  

The symptom assessment will ask you a number of questions to help to identify your problem.

The outcome of your assessment will direct you to the right treatment, whether emergency care, your GP, nurse or self-care.

The information you provide will be shared with our clinical team (where appropriate) and will assist in providing robust information of your problem to the required clinical team member to assess the next steps if applicable.

Corona Virus Vaccine

All patients wishing to have the Covid vaccine will now need to either ring 119 or visit the following website: www.nhs.uk

If yo have an appointment booked at the surgery for your 2nd Astra Zenica vaccination this appointment will still go ahead

Please note: Ashville Medical Practice do not control the availability of the appointment slots and locations for 119 and are not able to book a COVID Vaccination you. With immediate effect we will no longer be contacting patients to book their covid vaccination, 

Demonstrating your Covid-19 Vaccination Status When Travelling Abroad

Please do not contact your GP surgery about your COVID-19 vaccination status. GPs cannot provide letters or certificates showing your COVID-19 vaccination status.

Please click on the link below for further information

How to show your COVID Vaccination Status

Bank Holiday Closing Dates 2021

Monday 3lst May 2021

Monday 30th August 2021

Monday 27th December 2021

Tuesday 28th December 2021 

Training Dates

The practice closes from 12pm on the second Thursday of every month for staff training. The training dates for 2021 are:

13th May 2021

10th June 2021

8th July 2021

12th August 2021

9th Sept 2021

14th October 2021

11th November 2021

9th December 2021

Extended Out of Hours Appointments with GP's or Advanced Nurse Practitioners

I- Heart Barnsley 365

More choice to access evening and weekend appointments with GP's and ANP's.

This is a free NHS service and you do not need to register, and is available to anyone who is registered with a GP practice in Barnsley. 

Please click on I Heart opening times below for details of how to book an appointment

Telephone 01226 242419

IHEART Opening times

Attending Appointments

If you cannot attend your appointment for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible, giving at least 24 hours notice. We can then offer the appointment to some-one else.

The practice has implemented the following Did Not Attend Policy (DNA) DNA Policy 

Our dedicated team are here to treat those minor ailments that occur as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. The technology also means you can now do a lot of things from the comfort of your home such as order a repeat prescription or cancel an appointment.