London Road is currently closed.

Alexandra Road is currently closed.

Our surgery is holding a Training in Practice Day today 09 June 2026. Triage is open until 12pm for medical requests. If you have an urgent request between 12pm and 1pm, please call our Reception Team on 0118 959 5200 instead of submitting through triage. After 1pm, all urgent medical needs should be directed to NHS 111. Our online system remains open 24 hours for administrative requests only, such as: Prescription requests, letters, address changes. Medical requests submitted before 12pm will be dealt with on the same day. Meningitis is a serious infection that can become life-threatening very quickly. — click here to know more. Mounjaro now available for limited patients — click here for more details. We have started to use e-mail for contacting our patients. Please provide us with an up-to-date e-mail address. If you have the NHS app you can update your e-mail address via the app.

Melrose Surgery is committed to ensuring that our website, melrosesurgery-reading.co.uk, is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to provide an inclusive digital experience and continuously work to improve accessibility.

Measures to Support Accessibility

We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level to enhance the usability of our website. This includes:


  • Providing alternative text for images to assist visually impaired users.

  • Ensuring sufficient color contrast for readability.

  • Using clear and simple language for ease of understanding.

  • Enabling keyboard navigation for users who rely on assistive technologies.

  • Making forms and interactive elements accessible.



Physical Accessibility

We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and accessible environment at our surgeries.


  • Both sites offer on-site parking, including designated disabled parking spaces.

  • Lifts are available in both surgeries for easy access to all patient-facing areas.

  • Patient toilets and baby-changing facilities are available at both locations.

  • An induction loop system is available at the reception of our Melrose London Road site to assist patients with hearing impairments.



Ongoing Improvements

We continuously review our website and facilities to identify and address accessibility barriers. If you experience any difficulty accessing our services, please let us know so we can make improvements.



Third-Party Content

Some parts of our website may include third-party content or external links (e.g., embedded maps or appointment booking services). While we encourage accessibility in these services, we cannot guarantee full compliance on their behalf.



Last Updated

This accessibility statement was last updated on 08 February 2025.



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