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Your Trusted NHS Medical Centre in Oxford
Temple Cowley Health Centre has been dedicated to delivering comprehensive healthcare services to the Oxford community since its establishment. Our practice prioritises patient-centred care, offering a wide range of medical services including general practice consultations, chronic disease management, travel health advice, and urgent care support. With a team of experienced GPs, nurses, and healthcare professionals, we focus on empowering patients through self-care education and accessible health resources. Our commitment to quality care is evidenced by our Good CQC rating and continuous investment in modern facilities, including online appointment systems and digital health tools.We actively collaborate with local health networks to provide integrated services such as physiotherapy, mental health support, and community nursing. The practice maintains extended accessibility features, including wheelchair access and assistance for visually impaired or hearing-impaired patients. Through initiatives like our Park Run partnership, we promote preventative healthcare and community wellness. Our structured approach to patient triage ensures efficient care delivery while maintaining strict adherence to NHS standards and patient confidentiality protocols.
Services
GP Consultations
Nursing Services
Phlebotomy Appointments
Travel Health Advice
Chronic Disease Management
Mental Health Support
Physiotherapy Referrals
Community Nursing
Online Prescriptions
Urgent Care Triage
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years combined GP experience with 7 qualified doctors
- Our online eConsult system enables convenient remote consultations
- We provide integrated community health services through SEOxHA network
- Our practice has dedicated chronic disease management specialists
- We maintain full accessibility for disabled patients and carers
Associations and certifications
- CQC Good Rating
What people say
Professional staff
Comprehensive services
Accessible facilities
Effective triage system
Knowledgeable GPs
Services
GP Consultations
Our qualified GPs provide comprehensive primary care consultations for acute and chronic conditions. Patients can access face-to-face appointments, video consultations, or home visits when appropriate. The practice employs seven experienced GPs with specialisms in areas including women's health, diabetes management, and respiratory care.
Phlebotomy Services
We offer phlebotomy appointments at our Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre for essential blood testing services. Patients require prior GP consultation and ICE form completion before booking. The service operates through our partnership with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Musculoskeletal Care
Our Connect Health partnership provides direct access to physiotherapy and musculoskeletal specialists. Patients can receive treatment for muscle, joint, and back problems through our First Contact Physiotherapist service, with referral options for advanced care when needed.
Online Services
The practice offers convenient digital solutions including eConsult online consultations, repeat prescription requests, and appointment booking systems. These services enable patients to manage their healthcare needs remotely while maintaining secure NHS data protection standards.
Community Nursing
Our district nursing team provides essential healthcare services to patients in their homes. This includes wound care, post-operative support, and chronic condition management for housebound individuals, ensuring continuity of care beyond our Oxford surgery.
People
Dr Hilary Nowell
Senior Partner
Female GP registered since 1984 with MBBS and MRCGP qualifications. GMC number 2870098. Provides medical consultations on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Temple Cowley Health Centre.
Dr Ruth Wilson
Retainer GP
Experienced female GP with MBChB and MRCGP qualifications. Specialises in women's health and child health services. GMC number 3084948. Available for consultations on Wednesdays.
Dr Jonathan Mobey
Salaried GP
Male GP with MA, BM BCh (Oxon) and MRCGP qualifications. GMC number 4547743. Provides medical services on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the Oxford practice.
Kathryn Balford
Nursing Team Leader
Specialist nurse in chronic disease management with particular expertise in diabetes care. Oversees nursing services and patient health education programmes at Temple Cowley Health Centre.
David Evans
Practice Manager
Administrative lead responsible for practice operations and staff management. Coordinates service delivery across the primary care network while ensuring compliance with NHS standards.
Questions
What services does Temple Cowley Health Centre offer?
We provide GP consultations, chronic disease management, travel health advice, phlebotomy services, and urgent care triage. Our team also offers online consultations and prescription services.
How can I book an appointment?
Book appointments through our eConsult system, by calling 01865 777024 during opening hours, or via in-person visits to our Oxford surgery.
What should I do for urgent medical help?
For life-threatening emergencies call 999. For urgent non-life-threatening issues when we're closed, contact NHS 111 for assistance.
Are there online healthcare options available?
Yes, our eConsult system allows online medical consultations and prescription requests for convenient access to healthcare services.
How accessible is the practice for disabled patients?
The practice has wheelchair access, disabled toilets, and staff trained to assist visually impaired or hearing-impaired patients.
What community health initiatives do you support?
We participate in the Horspath Park Run initiative and collaborate with local health networks to provide integrated community healthcare services.
