Alert: Important information about NHS Winter Pressures

The NHS is currently under a lot of pressure due to an early rise in seasonal flu and a high number of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

If you think you have a flu like symptoms, cold illness, sore throat, ear pain, cough or UTI symptoms, you do not need to see a GP first.

Your local pharmacy may be able to assess and treat these . If needed, the pharmacist can prescribe antibiotics through the Pharmacy First service

This can be a quicker and more convenient way to get treatment.

Please click this link to Find out more about Pharmacy First

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Wootton Vale & Shortstown

Serving the GP healthcare needs of the villages of the Marston Vale and surrounding areas

Proudly providing NHS services in accordance with The NHS Patient Charter

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Wootton Vale & Shortstown Surgery ranked SEVENTH in the list of Seventeen exceptional GP practices in Bedfordshireclick here to see the full article in Bedford Today


Local and NHS services

The surgery works in partnership with local and NHS service providers and groups.

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.

Medical emergencies include: 
– Loss of consciousness
– Acute confusion
– Fits that won’t stop
– Chest pain
– Breathing difficulties
– Severe bleeding that can’t be stopped
– Severe allergic reactions
– Severe burns or scalds