Woolpit Health Centre

07/01/2026

It’s back to school this week!

But if your child's feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not.

The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

06/01/2026

Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

MMRV replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

05/01/2026

❄️ Weather Warning – Please Take Care ❄️

Due to the current weather conditions, there may be some snow and ice in the car park, making surfaces slippery. The Health Centre grounds were gritted prior to snowfall, however the community car park was not.

Please take extra care when arriving for your appointment, wear suitable footwear, and allow extra time where possible.

Your safety is important to us.

Thank you for your understanding.

31/12/2025

Christmas knocked your routine off track? Check in with the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz.

The quiz asks a few quick questions about your lifestyle and gives you a score out of 10, plus a clear summary of how you’re doing.

You’ll also get personalised NHS apps and advice to help you make small, realistic changes – when you’re ready.

Take the quiz now: www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/

30/12/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://ow.ly/H4og50XmjG4

24/12/2025

🎄 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 🎄

Please note the Practice will be closed on:
• Thursday 25th December
• Friday 26th December
• Thursday 1st January

We will be open as normal on all other days.

If you need urgent medical advice while we are closed, please call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

🎄On behalf of all the staff here at Woolpit Health Centre, we wish you all very Merry Christmas🎄

24/12/2025

Help is available over the Christmas period.

Here are some phone numbers that you may find useful ⤵️

23/12/2025

Reshare and help us reach someone who might need to know our helpline is open 24/7 all through Christmas and New Year 💚

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

This festive season, join the millions of people already using the NHS App across our region.

📱View appointments, order prescriptions & access 111 online.

Just tap the app! 👉 https://nhs.uk/nhs-app/

18/12/2025

Flu cases in hospitals are the highest ever for this time of year.

But there are things you can do to help, like getting vaccinated, if eligible, and taking steps to protect older and more vulnerable family members.

More than 18 million people have already had a flu vaccine this season.

Flu vaccines don’t stop everyone from catching flu, but they do reduce the risk of becoming seriously unwell, needing hospital care or developing complications – especially for older adults and those with health conditions.

If you’re eligible and haven’t had yours yet, it’s not too late to get protected.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

17/12/2025

Can we make your healthcare easier for you?

We understand that if you have a disability or something that makes it hard for you, it might be difficult to get the right help in the NHS or social care. But if we make some changes to help you, it can make things better for you. These changes are called Reasonable Adjustments.

If you need Reasonable Adjustments, we really want to make sure that we do everything we can to make those changes for you. Please visit our website for further information https://www.woolpithealthcentre.co.uk/contact/reasonable-adjustments/