Ashgrove Medical Centre

23/08/2025

King Street Walk-in Centre is open every day this bank holiday weekend between 10am and 10pm. 🕙

No appointment needed – just walk in!

22/08/2025

📢 Bank Holiday Notice 📢

🏥 Our surgery will be CLOSED on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August.
⏰ We will re-open as normal on Tuesday, 26th August at 8:00am.

🚨 If it’s an emergency, please call 999
📞 For urgent medical help, dial 111.

👩‍⚕️ GP Care Wakefield will be available from 9:00am – 3:00pm.
📲 If you ring our surgery during these hours, your call will be transferred to them.

🌞 We wish all our patients a safe & happy Bank Holiday weekend! 💙

21/08/2025

🌟 Ash Grove Medical Centre – Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Day 🌟
📅 Saturday, 4th October 2025
🕘 Appointment Only – Bookings Required

Get protected this autumn! Our annual Vaccination Clinic is happening on Saturday, 4th October. We’ll be offering free NHS flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines (subject to availability) on the day.

✅ What You Need to Know:

🔔 Who’s Eligible?
Eligible patients will receive their invitation via text, in the next few days.
📲 How to Book:
Click the link in your invitation text or call the surgery to book your appointment.

♿ Accessibility Support:
If mobility is an issue, please contact the surgery to be booked into a specific clinic —we’ll be opening the staff car park for patient to use on the day.

👩‍⚕️ Why Choose Us?
As your registered GP surgery, we know your medical history and can ensure a safe, seamless vaccination experience. Plus, by coming to us, you’re supporting your local practice.

🏡 Housebound Patients:
Don’t worry — You will be contacted by the surgery to offer this service and whether you wish to except or decline; these housebound clinics will start in October 2025.

💉 Why the Flu Vaccine Matters:
The NHS flu vaccine is offered free every autumn to help protect against serious illness — especially for:

• Adults aged 65 and over
• People with long-term health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
• Pregnant women, carers, or anyone living with someone who has a weakened immune system

➡️ Learn more: (https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/)

👋 We look forward to seeing you at the clinic!

Let’s stay healthy together — get vaccinated and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. 💙

17/08/2025

🤒 Feel unwell and need help?
👩‍⚕️ If you think you might need to speak to a doctor, they’re still here.
📲 Just call the practice as usual and you’ll be diverted through to GP Care Wakefield - the out of hours GP service.

13/08/2025

Please note the surgery will close today from 12.00 noon for essential staff training. We will open again tomorrow at 8.00am. If you matter can't wait, please call 111/999 or attend the Urgent treatment centre or walk-in centre.

12/08/2025

In some instances, we may refer you to your community pharmacy for support with certain health conditions.
This document is designed to help our patients understand why they have been referred to the Pharmacy First Service, what steps they need to take next, and what to expect during their consultation with the community pharmacy.

05/08/2025

💙DEMENTIA SUPPORT CAFE 💙 This Thursday at Ash Grove Medical Centre (10.30am to 12 noon)

04/08/2025

Practice Nurse - The closing date is 18 August 2025

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04/08/2025

01/08/2025

Yesterday was a special day at Ash Grove Medical Centre. Liz our lovely Prescriptions Team Supervisor celebrated 25 years of working for Ash Grove!!! The GP Partners thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Cake and gifts were in order ###

01/08/2025

Friends and Family - July 2025 - results and lovely comments from our patients.