Alert: *** 11th March 2026 - There is a Bedfordshire wide issue with NHS IT systems resulting in problems accessing our systems at the practice ****


Road Works on Fields Road, Wootton and Closure for essential Staff Training

Wootton & Shortstown surgery will be closed for essential staff training on Wednesday 25th March 2026 from 14:30pm and therefore we will not be available after this time.
Should you need medical advice during this time, please contact NHS 111 or, in an emergency, call 999 or attend A&E.
Phone lines will remain open until 14:30pm.
The surgery will reopen at 8am on Thursday 26th March 2026

************** ROAD WORKS on Fields Road in Wootton until 19th March 2026 ***************
If you have an appointment at Wootton, please ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME TO GET TO THE SURGERY
For details, please see https://apps.bedford.gov.uk/BBCincludes/Roadworks/BBC_roadworks.htm
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Wootton Vale & Shortstown

Serving the healthcare needs of the villages of the Marston Vale and surrounding areas NHS Patient Charter

*** Newsflash *****

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