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 1pm on WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 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.
Hospital medication
We would like to remind our patients that the best place to collect any medication prescribed by clinical staff whilst visiting the hospital is from the pharmacy located in the hospital itself. We understand that queues and waiting times are often long and frustrating but by not waiting to collect will only cause further delays. To clarify, the dispensary is unable to dispense any hospital requested medication without a clinic letter and these letters are often not received in the surgery for a few days after a clinic appointment/hospital attendance. In addition, the dispensary does not stock hospital medication so it has to be ordered in, which can sometimes take days, again causing further delays. So, please collect your medication from the hospital pharmacy to ensure that there is no interruption to your care.
NHS APP
| Did you know that the NHS App provides a single place to manage your healthcare? Use it to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, check your test results, view messages and upcoming appointments all in one place. Find out more by visting: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app |
Zero Tolerance
Our reception team plays a vital role in supporting patients and ensuring the smooth running of the practice. However, they do not have the authority to change, overturn, or override clinical decisions made by our doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals. We kindly ask all patients to remember that receptionists are carrying out the instructions and policies set by the clinical team and are often simply relaying information. Please treat our staff with courtesy and respect at all times. Abusive, aggressive, or rude behaviour towards any member of our team will not be tolerated.
National Flu Immunisation Programme 2026/2027
We are pleased to offer the NHS flu vaccination programme again this year to help protect our patients against seasonal influenza. Protecting yourself against flu is particularly important if you are at higher risk of serious illness or complications.
From 1 September 2026, flu vaccinations will be available for children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2026 and for pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy, who can receive their vaccine throughout the flu season.
From 1 October 2026, vaccinations will be available for patients aged 65 years and over and for those with eligible health conditions that entitle them to a free NHS flu vaccine.
We will be holding dedicated flu vaccination clinics at the surgery during October, making it easy for patients to receive their vaccine and stay protected this winter. Further information regarding these clinics will be communicated in due course.
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 everyone who is aged between 65 and 80 years, individuals who are aged 50 years and above and meet the definition of severe immunosuppression and for those who are aged between 18 and 49 years and receiving a stem cell transplant. |
Carers Meetings
If you are a carer for someone and need advice and financial or emotional support, please come along to our next carers support meeting which will take place on Wednesday 2nd September, 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 (except August) and for more information please contact alaine.bunce@nhs.net@nhs.net
Willingham Medical Practice – September 2026
