Worden Medical Centre

01/05/2026

❗We will be closed on Monday 4th May 2026 for the bank holiday.
❤️‍🩹 If you need medical assistance during this time, you can visit certain pharmacies or call 111 for advice.
📞 In an emergency, always call 999 🆘

22/04/2026

🫂 There are some fantastic (and free) online courses for families of autistic people here 👉 https://www.autismcentral.nhs.uk/events
Have a look at their timetable, and register on the Autism Central web site!

Join a free online support group for parents and families of autistic children, young people and adults. Learn, reflect, support and work together, sharing knowledge and skills, including virtual meet-ups, education family guide sessions and reflective sessions. All events are free NHS England commi...

21/04/2026

🗓️ We are closed today from 1pm, for staff training. We will re-open tomorrow at 8am.

If your query is of an urgent nature and can't wait until tomorrow, please contact 111 or your local pharmacist for advice. You can do this online at https://111.nhs.uk/

🆘 In an emergency, always call 999 📞

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09/04/2026

Thank you so much to Jax for bringing in lovely cakes for Dr Kilgour's retirement

30/03/2026

📆 From Tuesday 7th April, we're changing how our appointment system works.

👂 We've listened to our patients' feedback when they've told us they hate the 8am scramble to get in touch to book an appointment, they sometimes struggle to get appointments, and they want to be able to use different ways to get in touch.

📲 To book a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner appointment, please use the NHS App (https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/) or the form on our website (wordenmc.net). You can complete the form for yourself, or on behalf of anyone else of any age.

⌚ The form will be open from 6:30am until 6:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). This means you don't have to contact us at 8am unless that time is convenient for you.

📞 If you don't have Internet access, or a smart phone, you can still call us on 01772 423555 and our Care Navigation team will complete the form on your behalf.

👩‍⚕️ All requests will be reviewed by our Triage Team, usually on the same working day. Our administration team will then be in touch either by phone call or text message to arrange an appointment or signpost you to the correct place, such as your local pharmacy.

❗There will be limited appointments from w/c 30th March while as we swap over to the new system.

🚫 We will not be able to take requests for GP appointments at the front desk. You will be asked to kindly complete the form online or over the phone.

🥰 We're really excited about the new appointment system - it'll mean requests are reviewed by a clinician in a timely manner, and you'll get the right help, at the right time, from the right person.

13/03/2026

A quick note from Dr Kilgour -

"After 30 wonderful years as a GP at Worden Medical Centre, I’m sharing the news that I’ll be retiring from practice at the end of March. It has been a privilege to care for such a welcoming community and I’m grateful for the trust so many of you have placed in me over the years. Medicine has changed so much during this time, but people stay the same and you are the reason our job is so rewarding.

Thank you for the memories, the conversations, and the opportunity to be part of your lives. Wishing you all good health and happiness for the future. - Dr John Kilgour"

24/02/2026

🫂 If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.
👉 Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth

23/02/2026

💓 Heart attack symptoms and signs can vary from person to person, but the most common include pain or squeezing across the chest and a feeling of unease.
❗ You might be surprised to hear symptoms don’t always feel severe – some people may have other symptoms such as shortness of breath, feeling or being sick and back or jaw pain without any chest pain.
🆘 If you think you or somebody you’re with is having a heart attack, don’t be tempted to dismiss the signs or wait to see what happens. The faster you act, the better their chances.
📱 It’s never too early to call 999 and check.
👉 Visit nhs.uk/heartattack for more information.

20/02/2026

🧑‍⚕️💊If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.
👉 nhs.uk/111

19/02/2026

❗You could save money on your prescriptions! 💊
👉 If you are on a low income, or pay for more than three prescription items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months, you could save money on your prescriptions.
😊A Prescription Prepayment Certificate covers all NHS prescriptions for a set pre-paid price, or spread over 10 direct debit payments.
👉You can check if you’re eligible for free prescriptions at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check or find out more about the Prescription Prepayment Certificates at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc

18/02/2026

📣Tell your GP practice if you’ve ever served in the UK Armed Forces. 🎖️
It could be relevant to your health and means you’ll get the support that’s right for you. ✅
👉 Find out more at nhs.uk/veterans

17/02/2026

👉 Visit https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/ and find out your score! 🥳👍