Wellhall Medical Centre

31/12/2024

Our winter opening hours for urgent care

28/11/2024

Can the owner of this vehicle please contact the the surgery as it’s causing difficult for patients accessing and leaving our car park. The car has been sitting here since Tuesday. Police informed today in case the car has been stolen.

10/01/2024

18/12/2023

Public Holiday Closure
Notice to patients

We are closed for Xmas on;
Monday 25th December
Tuesday 26th December
We re-open on Wednesday 27th December at 8.30am.

We are closed for New year on;
Monday 1st January
Tuesday 2nd January
We re-open on Wednesday 3rd January at 8.30am.

03/12/2023

13/07/2023

We are closed for the Public Holiday on Monday 17th July and will reopen at 8.30am on Tuesday morning.

03/04/2023

We are closed for the Easter weekend on Friday 7th April and Monday 10th April. If you are in need of urgent medical attention during this time please contact NHS 24 on 111.

04/01/2023

Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better within a week.

Most are caused by minor illnesses such as colds or flu and can be treated at home.

The following measures can often help soothe a sore throat:

🔹take ibuprofen or paracetamol – paracetamol is better for children and for people who can't take ibuprofen (note that children under 16 should never take aspirin)
🔹drink plenty of cool or warm fluids, and avoid very hot drinks
🔹eat cool, soft foods
🔹avoid smoking and smoky places
🔹gargle with a homemade mouthwash of warm, salty water
suck lozenges, hard sweets, ice cubes or ice lollies – but don't give young children anything small and hard to suck because of the risk of choking

For more info on the symptoms and remedies for a sore throat, and when to seek further help visit nhsinform.scot/winter-illness

03/01/2023

WHY NOT SCREEN GRAB THIS INFORMATION
When it's urgent but not life-threatening help us get you the care you need quicker, call NHS 24 on 111. This could mean you're seen quicker and helps to reduce the pressures faced in our A&E departments.
more info http://NHSinform.scot/right-care

03/01/2023

Flu (influenza) is a common infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It can be very unpleasant, but you'll usually begin to feel better within about a week.

Flu isn't the same as the common cold. Flu is caused by a different group of viruses and the symptoms tend to start more suddenly, be more severe and last longer.

Some of the main symptoms of flu include:
🔹a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above
🔹tiredness and weakness
🔹a headache
🔹general aches and pains
🔹a dry, chesty cough

The best remedy is to rest at home, keep warm and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. You can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower a high temperature and relieve aches if necessary.

Stay off work or school until you're feeling better. For most people, this will take about a week.

NHS inform has a flu self-help guide which can help to find out more about your flu symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help - https://www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides/self-help-guide-flu-like-illness

For more information about flu and other winter illnesses visit -https://www.nhsinform.scot/winter-illness

27/12/2022

During our busy times, when there are lots of people calling us, it might take a little longer for us to answer your call.

Our busiest times are:
⏰ 6pm until 8pm weekdays
⏰ 9am until midday on weekends

We've already received a substantial number of calls today, and we thank everyone for their patience when trying to get through. Our staff are working as hard as they can.

When should you call 111?
➡️ https://www.nhs24.scot/111/when-to-phone-111/

27/12/2022