Health and Welfare
Medical
The David Stone Medical Centre (DSMC) at RAF Brize Norton was officially opened in March 1999 and is situated adjacent to Gate 2. The DSMC provides Primary and continuing care to a practice population of approximately 3600 Service personnel and
1000 entitled civilians. Furthermore, DSMC staff provide emergency medical cover for the airfield and immediate and emergency care cover for on-site contractors. Normal working hours are 0800 to 1700 hours Mon-Fri. All consultations for Service personnel and dependants are by appointment only and appointments can be arranged by visiting the DSMC or by contacting Extension 6062 or direct line 896062. There is a practice leaflet available from DSMC Reception which contains a comprehensive list of all medical services available, clinics and appointment times.
Outside normal working hours, i.e. 1700-0800hrs Mon-Fri, at weekends and Bank Holidays, an emergency service is provided. There is always a medic on call in the DSMC however, this is predominantly to provide airfield cover. If you need urgent medical care between 1700-1830 hours you can call at the DSMC or contact Reception Ext 6062 or direct line 896062.
Between 1830-0800 hours Mon-Fri, during weekends and Bank Holidays, urgent medical care is provided by the South East / South West Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust and advice and guidance can be sought by contacting 0845 345 8995. In extreme emergency you should call 2222 from on base, or 999 if off base.
A 24-hour confidential helpline is available for general health enquiries via NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
Dental
The Dental Practice at RAF Brize Norton is the largest in the Royal Air Force boasting modern facilities and new equipment. The new Dental Centre was opened in May 2005 and is located next to the David Stone Medical Centre adjacent to Gate 2.
All service personnel are entitled to free dental treatment. Unfortunately we are not established to offer routine treatment to dependants or civilians.
It is strongly advised that new arrivals to RAF Brize Norton contact the dental centre to register their personal and work details. There, they will be able to obtain a Practice Information Leaflet which contains information about dental services for service personnel and their families. Every effort is made to ensure that patients requiring emergency treatment are seen on the same day. Sick parades are held daily between 1000-1030 hours. Emergency, routine appointments and general enquiries can be arranged through Ext 7245.
NHS Dental Number for Oxfordshire - 0800 113 824 or 01862 337267. Out of hours - 0845 345 8995, email: dental@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk website:www.oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk/dental
A comprehensive range of treatment is carried out here at Brize Norton, however support services are also provided by Specialist Consultants at RAF Cosford, DDS Aldershot and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
