{"id":5989,"date":"2026-03-27T13:28:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/?p=5989"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:28:37","slug":"willingham-medical-practice-newsletter-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/willingham-medical-practice-newsletter-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Willingham Medical Practice Newsletter \u2013 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EASTER 2026 \/ MAY BANK HOLIDAYS \u2013 OPENING HOURS<\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>Please note the surgery will be CLOSED <\/strong>for the long Easter weekend including the bank holidays on FRIDAY 3RD <\/sup>APRIL <\/strong>and MONDAY 6TH<\/sup> APRIL <\/strong>as well as the bank holidays on MONDAY 4TH<\/sup> MAY <\/strong>and MONDAY 25TH<\/sup> MAY.<\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication to last, remembering to order your repeats at least THREE<\/strong> WORKING DAYS<\/strong> before collection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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If it’s not an emergency, you might be able to head to your local pharmacy rather than attending a GP appointment.<\/p>

Your local pharmacist can help you with a range of services, advice and treatment.<\/p>

From blood pressure checks to vaccinations, and from advice on minor illnesses and injuries to over-the-counter medication.<\/p>

Just walk in and speak to their team<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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LONGSTANTON dispensary opening times<\/strong><\/p>

For Collection of Prescriptions<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Telephone Line<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Monday<\/p><\/td>

8.30am \u2013 1pm<\/p><\/td>

2.30pm \u2013 4pm<\/p><\/td>

Monday<\/p><\/td>

10am \u2013 12pm<\/p><\/td>

3pm \u2013 4pm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Tuesday<\/p><\/td>

8.30am \u2013 1pm<\/p><\/td>

2.30pm \u2013 4pm<\/p><\/td>

Tuesday<\/p><\/td>

10am \u2013 12pm<\/p><\/td>

3pm \u2013 4pm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Wednesday<\/p><\/td>

8.30am \u2013 1pm<\/p><\/td>

2.30pm \u2013 4pm<\/p><\/td>

Wednesday<\/p><\/td>

10am \u2013 12pm<\/p><\/td>

3pm \u2013 4pm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Thursday<\/p><\/td>

8.30am \u2013 1pm<\/p><\/td>

CLOSED<\/p><\/td>

Thursday<\/p><\/td>

10am \u2013 12pm<\/p><\/td>

CLOSED<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Friday<\/p><\/td>

8.30am \u2013 1pm<\/p><\/td>

2.30pm \u2013 4pm<\/p><\/td>

Friday<\/p><\/td>

10am \u2013 12pm<\/p><\/td>

3pm \u2013 4pm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Please note that when the GP surgery is closed <\/strong>our patients are unable to collect letters from or <\/strong>drop off samples with the dispensary team<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Please telephone 01954 207602 for any medication queries or hospital discharge concerns but <\/strong>NOT requests for repeat medications<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Travel Information<\/strong><\/p>

As the summer holidays are fast approaching many of us are turning our attention to booking holidays and making our travel plans.<\/p>

If you are planning to travel abroad, please consider whether you will require any vaccinations. By booking a Travel Clinic appointment (at least six weeks before your date of travel) with one of our practice nurses, they can offer a general travel consultation with advice. They are also able to administer the following vaccinations (free of charge): Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetnus Diptheria & Polio and the MMR<\/strong>. For any other vaccinations we would recommend you attend the Willingham Pharmacy & Travel Clinic or MASTA, a private travel clinic, located on Hills Road in Cambridge. Please visit our website for further information and to fill out a Travel Questionnaire, which must be completed BEFORE your appointment.<\/p>

For those who are on repeat medication, please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication to last for your time away, remembering to re-order with plenty of time before you travel and allowing at least 3 working days before collection. And, just in case of emergency, we would advise that you take a list of your repeat medication with you (your repeat prescription slip would be ideal).<\/p>

Finally, just a reminder that the GP is unable to sign (as proof of identification) any passport applications and they will not write \u2018Fit to Travel\/Fly\u2019 letter for our patients.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY<\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>Volunteer Opportunity: Chair of the Patient Participation Group (PPG)<\/strong><\/p>

We are looking for a new Chair for our Patient Participation Group (PPG). The PPG is a group of patients who work with the practice team to help improve services, share patient views and support the development of the practice. As Chair, you would lead meetings, help set agendas, and act as a key link between patients and the practice.<\/p>

Any patient registered with Willingham Medical Practice, who is interested in representing patient views and helping shape local healthcare services, can apply. No previous experience is required – just enthusiasm, good communication skills and a willingness to get involved. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sharon Unwin, Practice Manager. We would love to hear from you and welcome new voices to the PPG.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Vaccinations<\/strong><\/p>

The Pneumococcal Vaccine<\/strong> is available year-round for everyone who is aged 65 years and over.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

The RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine<\/strong> is available year-round for everyone who is aged between 75 and 79 years of age and for all pregnant women who are over 28 weeks.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

The Shingles Vaccine <\/strong>is available year round for everyone who is aged between 70 and 79 years of age and have never received a shingles vaccine, for individuals who reach the age of 65 or 70 years of age during the period 01\/09\/23 and 31\/08\/2028 (these individuals should be vaccinated on or after (but not before) their 65th or 70th birthday), 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. Please note, when booking your second (booster) shingles vaccination, that this cannot be administered any sooner (even by one day) than six calendar months after the first vaccination was given.<\/em><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Carers Meetings
<\/strong>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 1st<\/sup> April, <\/strong>at the Wilford Furlong Centre in Willingham<\/strong>, where we will be holding a drop-in session between 2pm and 4pm<\/strong>. Please come along and get some support from other people in the local community. Refreshments are provided, there\u2019s no need to pre-book and it\u2019s completely FREE<\/strong>! Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month and for more information please contact alaine.bunce@nhs.net@nhs.net<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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WILLINGHAM & LONGSTANTON SURGERIES<\/strong><\/p>

Willingham 01954 260230 \/ Longstanton 01954 207600 \/ Dispensary 01954 207602<\/strong><\/p>

Website: www.willinghammedicalpractice.nhs.net<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Community (District) Nurses: 0330 726 0077\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Health Visitors:\u00a0 0300 029 5050<\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>A&E is not an alternative to a GP appointment<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

When the surgery is closed, please call 111 for medical assistance, or 999 for a life-threatening emergency<\/strong><\/p>

For urgent mental health support, please call 111 and select option 2<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EASTER 2026 \/ MAY BANK HOLIDAYS \u2013 OPENING HOURS \u00a0Please note the surgery will be CLOSED for the long Easter weekend including the bank holidays on FRIDAY 3RD APRIL and MONDAY 6TH APRIL as well as the bank holidays on MONDAY 4TH MAY and MONDAY 25TH MAY. \u00a0Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication to last, remembering to order your repeats at least THREE WORKING DAYS before collection. If it’s not an emergency, you might be able to head to your local pharmacy rather than attending a GP appointment. Your local pharmacist can help you with a range of services, advice and treatment. From blood pressure checks to vaccinations, and from advice on minor illnesses and injuries to over-the-counter medication. Just walk in and speak to their team LONGSTANTON dispensary opening times For Collection of Prescriptions Telephone Line Monday 8.30am \u2013 1pm 2.30pm \u2013 4pm Monday 10am \u2013 12pm 3pm \u2013 4pm Tuesday 8.30am \u2013 1pm 2.30pm \u2013 4pm Tuesday 10am \u2013 12pm 3pm \u2013 4pm Wednesday 8.30am \u2013 1pm 2.30pm \u2013 4pm Wednesday 10am \u2013 12pm 3pm \u2013 4pm Thursday 8.30am \u2013 1pm CLOSED Thursday 10am \u2013 12pm CLOSED Friday 8.30am \u2013 1pm 2.30pm \u2013 4pm Friday 10am \u2013 12pm 3pm \u2013 4pm Please note that when the GP surgery is closed our patients are unable to collect letters from or drop off samples with the dispensary team Please telephone 01954 207602 for any medication queries or hospital discharge concerns but NOT requests for repeat medications Travel Information As the summer holidays are fast approaching many of us are turning our attention to booking holidays and making our travel plans. If you are planning to travel abroad, please consider whether you will require any vaccinations. By booking a Travel Clinic appointment (at least six weeks before your date of travel) with one of our practice nurses, they can offer a general travel consultation with advice. They are also able to administer the following vaccinations (free of charge): Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetnus Diptheria & Polio and the MMR. For any other vaccinations we would recommend you attend the Willingham Pharmacy & Travel Clinic or MASTA, a private travel clinic, located on Hills Road in Cambridge. Please visit our website for further information and to fill out a Travel Questionnaire, which must be completed BEFORE your appointment. For those who are on repeat medication, please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication to last for your time away, remembering to re-order with plenty of time before you travel and allowing at least 3 working days before collection. And, just in case of emergency, we would advise that you take a list of your repeat medication with you (your repeat prescription slip would be ideal). Finally, just a reminder that the GP is unable to sign (as proof of identification) any passport applications and they will not write \u2018Fit to Travel\/Fly\u2019 letter for our patients. \u00a0IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY \u00a0Please 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. \u00a0Volunteer Opportunity: Chair of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) We are looking for a new Chair for our Patient Participation Group (PPG). The PPG is a group of patients who work with the practice team to help improve services, share patient views and support the development of the practice. As Chair, you would lead meetings, help set agendas, and act as a key link between patients and the practice. Any patient registered with Willingham Medical Practice, who is interested in representing patient views and helping shape local healthcare services, can apply. No previous experience is required – just enthusiasm, good communication skills and a willingness to get involved. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sharon Unwin, Practice Manager. We would love to hear from you and welcome new voices to the PPG. Vaccinations The Pneumococcal Vaccine is available year-round for everyone who is aged 65 years and over. The RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine is available year-round for everyone who is aged between 75 and 79 years of age and for all pregnant women who are over 28 weeks. The Shingles Vaccine is available year round for everyone who is aged between 70 and 79 years of age and have never received a shingles vaccine, for individuals who reach the age of 65 or 70 years of age during the period 01\/09\/23 and 31\/08\/2028 (these individuals should be vaccinated on or after (but not before) their 65th or 70th birthday), 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. Please note, when booking your second (booster) shingles vaccination, that this cannot be administered any sooner (even by one day) than six calendar months after the first vaccination was given. Carers MeetingsIf you are a carer for someone and need advice and financial or emotional support, please come along to our carers support meeting on Wednesday 1st April, 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\u2019s no need to pre-book and it\u2019s completely FREE! Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month and for more information please contact alaine.bunce@nhs.net@nhs.net WILLINGHAM & LONGSTANTON SURGERIES Willingham 01954 260230 \/ Longstanton 01954 207600 \/ Dispensary 01954 207602 Website: www.willinghammedicalpractice.nhs.net Community (District) Nurses: 0330 726 0077\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Health Visitors:\u00a0 0300 029 5050 \u00a0A&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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":4189,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/surgery-photo-2.jpg?fit=816%2C612&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Tb23-1yB","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5989"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5994,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5989\/revisions\/5994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}