Willingham and Longstanton Surgeries
WILLINGHAM & LONGSTANTON SURGERIES
Willingham 01954 260230 / Longstanton 01954 207600 / Dispensary 01954 207602
Website: https://www.willinghammedicalpractice.nhs.uk
Community (District) Nurses: 0330 726 0077 Health Visitors: 0300 029 5050
A&E is not an alternative to a GP appointment
When the surgery is closed, please call 111 for medical assistance, or 999 for a life-threatening emergency
For urgent mental health support, please call 111 and select option 2
SURGERY CLOSURE
Please note the surgery will be CLOSED from 1-4pm on TUESDAY 17th NOVEMBER for whole staff training.
Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication to last, remembering to order your repeats at least THREE WORKING DAYS before collection.
0 to 19 HEALTHY CHILD PROGRAMME – ANTENATAL APPOINTMENT
Our team is made up of a variety of NHS staff with specific training and qualifications to support the health needs of children, young people and families in the community. In our teams we have Administrators, Assistant Practitioners, Health Visitors, Nursery Nurses, School Nurses, Staff Nurses, Students and Vision Screeners. Together we are able to offer a wide range of help, advice and support for children and young people aged 0 to 19 years old.
Antenatal Appointment
The 0 to 19 Healthy Child Programme team want you to feel informed and prepared for your baby’s arrival. Getting ready for a new baby and becoming a parent can be a wonderful life-changing event. It can also be a confusing time. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the new information being shared with you as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. If you have any questions or would like any support, advice or guidance, please call us on 0300 029 50 50
For more information or to contact us, please visit our health visiting websitehttps://cambspborochildrenshealth.nhs.uk/hcp
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Please do not present at the GP surgery if you suspect that you are having a heart attack, a stroke or any other medical emergency. The surgery does not offer a walk-in, emergency service and we do not have the lifesaving equipment or medication that is needed in such circumstances. In the case of an emergency dial 999 immediately or present at Accident & Emergency at the hospital. Alternatively, the Minor Injuries Unit at the Princess of Wales Hospital Ely is open for patients with injuries that need attention but are not critical or life threatening.
TRANSFER FROM PRIVATE TO NHS CARE
If you have seen a private consultant and would like to transfer your ongoing care to the NHS, please be aware that you will need to join the NHS waiting list and wait for an appointment in the same way as any other patient who has not been seen privately. Previous private consultations do not provide priority access to NHS services or allow you to bypass the usual NHS waiting times. We appreciate your understanding that NHS referrals are managed according to clinical need and the same processes apply to everyone.
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG) MEETINGS
The PPG brings together patients, GPs and staff from a GP practice. They meet to discuss issues relating to their surgery and the services provided to patients. This allows GPs and staff to work with patients to plan services which best meet the needs of the people who use those services. All of our patients are welcome.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 11th November, 7-9pm at the Unity Centre, Northstowe.
VACCINATIONS
| The Pneumococcal Vaccine is available year-round for everyone aged 65 years and over. |
| The RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine is available year-round for everyone aged 75 and over, as well as all pregnant women from the 28th week of their pregnancy. |
| The Shingles Vaccine is available year-round for people who turn 65 on or after 01/09/23, people aged between 70 and 79 and people aged 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system. To check your eligibility please visit https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/shingles-vaccine/ or contact the GP surgery. |
| The Flu Vaccine is available until 31/03/27 for all pregnant women (including those women who become pregnant during the influenza season), individuals aged 65 years or over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31/03/27) and individuals aged 18 years to under 65 years in a clinical risk group category. |
| The Nasal Flu is available until 31/03/27 for all those aged 2 or 3 years on 31/08/26 (with a date of birth on or after 01/09/22 and on or before 31/08/24). |
CARERS MEETINGS
If you are a carer for someone and need advice and financial or emotional support, please come along to our carers support meeting on Wednesday 4th November, at the Wilford Furlong Centre in Willingham, where we will be holding a drop-in session between 2pm and 4pm. Please come along and get some support from other people in the local community. Refreshments are provided, there’s no need to pre-book and it’s completely FREE! Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month and for more information please contact alaine.bunce@nhs.net
Willingham Medical Practice – November 2026
