Alert: Meningococcal Disease Outbreak and Practice closure for 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

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A meningococcal disease outbreak has been reported in the Canterbury area. This mainly affects University of Kent students and identified close contacts. If you believe you may be affected and have not received preventive antibiotics, please contact the practice urgently. Click here for further details

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


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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