Woodbrook Medical Centre

13/11/2025

We will be closed from 1pm today (Thursday 13th November) for protected staff training time.

During this time, if you require urgent medical attention either attend the Loughborough Urgent Treatment Centre, or call the DHU service on 0300 323 0671. For life threatening emergencies call 999.

We will reopen on Friday 14th November at 8am.

10/11/2025

Today is World Neuroendocrine Cancer Day

On this day, people across the world come together to raise awareness, encourage earlier diagnosis and support those living with Neuroendocrine cancer.

Neuroendocrine cancers (NETs) are uncommon, complex, and often misdiagnosed - but they can affect anyone.

Let's make the invisible, visible. Learn more at: https://www.neuroendocrinecancer.org.uk

07/11/2025

📅 October 2025 Appointment Summary

During October, our practice offered 6,046 appointments to patients.

These appointments included those with our GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), Nurses, Health Care Assistants (HCAs), Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, Midwife, Social Prescriber, and Phlebotomist.

Unfortunately, 190 appointments were missed — that’s time our clinicians were ready to see patients but couldn’t because no one attended.
➡️ This adds up to around 55 hours of lost appointment time.

Missed appointments can make it harder for other patients to get seen when they need us most.

If you can’t make your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.
✅ Call us and select Option 2 to cancel or rearrange your appointment
✅ Or use online services such as the NHS App to manage your booking easily.

Thank you for helping us keep appointments available for everyone who needs them

06/11/2025

It has been one year since we introduced our new telephone system, designed to make it easier for patients to contact the practice.

We really value your feedback and would like to hear about your experience using the system over the past year. Your comments help us understand what’s working well and where we can make further improvements.

The survey takes around 2 minutes to complete – we’d be very grateful if you could share your thoughts.

Use this link to complete the survey - https://forms.office.com/e/xaNV8kHb8a
The survey is also linked on our practice website.

27/10/2025

CAR PARK UPDATE:

We would like to inform our patients that, although progress has been made on the works affecting our car park, it remains closed to patients at this time.

Please refrain from parking in the car park until we confirm that it has reopened. Unauthorised parking may result in a fine.

We expect the car park to reopen soon and will notify patients as soon as this happens.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

24/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

08/10/2025

We will be running a flu vaccination clinic from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Please note this clinic is for pre-booked appointments only. During this time, our reception team will be operating with reduced staff, as team members will be assisting with the clinic. Please bear with us if you are trying to contact the practice by phone or visit the reception desk during this time - we will do our best to assist you as quickly
as possible.

After the clinic, the practice will be closed from 3:30pm for staff training. If you require urgent medical attention either attend the Loughborough Urgent Care Centre or call the DHU service on 0300 323 0671. For life threatening emergencies call 999. We will reopen as normal on Thursday 9th October at 8am.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

06/10/2025

These are appointment figures for September 2025.
Remember, should you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment you can do so by calling us and selecting option 2 or by using online services such as the NHS App (https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/)

25/09/2025

Have Your Say in Your GP Surgery – Join Our Virtual Patient Participation Group!

We’re inviting our patients to join our Virtual Patient Participation Group (PPG) – a space where you can:
✨ Share your views and experiences
✨ Help shape the way we deliver care
✨ Contribute ideas for improving services
✨ Stay informed about what’s happening at the surgery

As part of the group, we’ll occasionally send you short surveys and feedback requests by email. You can complete them at your own convenience – no meetings required! 💻📱

Your voice matters, and together we can make a real difference to the care we provide.

👉 Interested? Sign up today by visiting our website: https://www.woodbrookmedicalcentre.co.uk/practice-information/patient-participation-group/ OR speak with someone at reception

23/09/2025

Feel Good & Say No to Asthma Issues This Year

You are invited to an event that is bringing together a panel of healthcare professions and community voices to explore how asthma support can better meet the needs of all residents in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Wednesday 24th September 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fearon Hall, Rectory Road, Loughborough, LE11 1PL

They want to hear about:
- Your experiences with asthma care in Leicestershire
- Gaps you’ve noticed in communication or access to services
- Where you go for help when asthma becomes a concern
Your voice can shape a more inclusive, effective NHS.

https://www.woodbrookmedicalcentre.co.uk/2025/09/23/feel-good-say-no-to-asthma-issues-this-year/

Limited spaces available so if you are interested in this event, you can register for your place at https://bit.ly/SayNoToAsthma or by texting your NAME and ASTHMA to Andy on 07311378699

18/09/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr. Bridges is an advocate for Active Together - Let's Get Moving🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🧘‍♂️

This fantastic organisation is all about helping people add more movement into their everyday lives – no matter your age or fitness level.

👉 Find out how you can get started today by visiting their page or website.

https://www.active-together.org/letsgetmoving

Let’s get moving, together! 💪✨

Everyone, please meet Dr Bridges! 🎉

Dr Bridges is a healthcare professional who advocates that regular movement and activity is the best way to reduce social isolation and improve confidence! 💪🤸‍♂️

Read her story: https://ow.ly/ZejM50WLXpZ



Woodbrook Medical Centre

18/09/2025

Our internet access was restored yesterday evening so we have access to our computer systems today. We have been experiencing moments this morning where the systems are slow but we are hopeful we will remain connected. Thank you for your patience and understanding.