Woodlands Park Health Centre

01/04/2026

We’ve shared an important update on our website about how we can all help reduce costs across the NHS 👇
https://www.wphc.org.uk/2026/04/01/helping-the-nhs-save-money-please-use-the-nhs-app/

📱 In recent years, the cost of sending text messages has increased significantly.

💷 This means less money available for frontline care and seeing patients.

👉 Last year alone, we sent 25,978 SMS messages.

We’re encouraging patients to use the NHS App so we can send messages free of charge and the NHS can divert the money into getting patients seen.

📊 Did you know?

• 56.5% of our patients have downloaded the app
• BUT 39.3% have notifications turned OFF
• This means many patients aren’t receiving messages we send via the app which converts to an SMS message after 1 hour.

✅ What you can do:

• Download the NHS App
• Turn your notifications ON
• Use it for messages, prescriptions, and appointments

We understand that online access isn’t for everyone — and that’s absolutely fine. We will always continue to support patients in the way that works best for them.

Every small change helps 💚

Together we can save NHS resources and support better patient care.

31/03/2026

Last month, 155 appointments were missed at Woodlands Park Health Centre.

That’s 155 opportunities where another patient could have been seen.

We understand that sometimes things come up — but if you can’t attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your appointment to someone else who needs it.

Even a quick call or cancellation online makes a big difference.

Thank you for helping us keep appointments available for everyone 💙

27/02/2026

🌬️ Asthma & Hay Fever Season: What You Need to Know 🌼

Spring and summer can be challenging for people with asthma, especially when pollen levels rise. Hay fever can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms, so it’s important to stay on top of your medication and follow your asthma action plan.

💊 Managing Asthma During Hay Fever Season:
• Keep using your preventer and reliever inhalers as prescribed
• Start hay fever treatment early to help reduce symptoms
• Monitor your symptoms more closely on high-pollen days
• Many hay fever treatments (such as antihistamines, eye drops and nasal sprays) are available over the counter from pharmacies and supermarkets without a prescription

Please note: The practice does not prescribe hay fever medication, as these treatments are readily available to purchase over the counter.

If your asthma control feels worse than usual, or you are needing your reliever inhaler more often, please contact us for an asthma review.

You can read more about hay fever symptoms and self-care advice here:
👉 https://livingwellpartnership.nhs.uk/news/hayfever/

Staying prepared can help keep your breathing under control this season. 💙

We are aware of an issue affecting the NHS App and the location of booked appointments. If you are concerned that the NHS App is showing a different location for your appointment, please contact us via 023 80449913 or visit your local surgery to confirm where your appointment is. We are working with...

16/02/2026

🌱 Our commitment to being a greener, more sustainable practice

Did you know…

In the last year alone, just by recycling our paper, we’ve helped save 19 trees from being felled 🌳

That’s the equivalent of 27,846 toilet rolls 📄🚽

We’re proud to be taking practical steps to reduce waste and our environmental impact, and this is just one part of our wider commitment to becoming a greener, more sustainable GP practice for our patients, staff and local community.

Small changes really do add up — and we’ll continue to look for ways to do better 💚

05/02/2026

Stay strong. Get vaccinated.

03/02/2026

https://www.wphc.org.uk/2026/02/03/listening-to-you-how-your-feedback-is-improving-our-practice/

02/02/2026

There is heavy traffic on Great North Road due to ongoing road works. If you have an appointment, please leave extra time for your journey. If you need to contact us, call us on 01912362366.

27/01/2026

We are aware of misinformation currently circulating on local Facebook groups stating that Dr McCubbin has retired.

We would like to reassure patients that this is incorrect — Dr McCubbin remains working at the practice as usual.

Please rely on information shared directly by the practice through our official channels. If you are ever unsure about something you have seen or heard, our reception team will be happy to help.

Thank you for your continued support.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 🎉🎊🥳

Everyone at Woodlands Park Health Centre would like to wish you a happy and healthy New Year. We hope 2026 brings you wellbeing, joy, and good health, and we look forward to supporting your care in the year ahead.

Please note that the Practice will be closed on Thursday, 1 January 2026 for the New Year public holiday. We will reopen as normal the following day.

If you need medical attention while we are closed:

• For urgent medical issues that are not life-threatening, please contact NHS 111 for advice and support.
• In a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 or go directly to your nearest Accident & Emergency department.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all the very best for the New Year.

The Woodlands Team 🌳

25/12/2025

Thank you to all our incredible NHS staff working over the Christmas period 💙

From nurses, doctors and midwives to paramedics, pharmacists and porters, thank you for continuing to care for our loved ones every day – including over the festive season.

22/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Message to Our Patients 🎄

All of us at Woodlands Park Health Centre would like to wish our patients and their families a very Merry Christmas 🎅✨ and a happy, healthy New Year 🎉. Thank you for your continued support and kindness throughout the year — it truly means a lot to our whole team 💚.

⏰ When the practice is closed over Christmas, if you need medical advice or support:

📞 For urgent medical help that is not life-threatening, please contact NHS 111 by calling 111 or visiting www.111.nhs.uk. They are available 24 hours a day and can guide you to the right care.

🚑 In an emergency, such as chest pain, severe illness, or difficulty breathing, please call 999 immediately or attend A&E.

We hope you have a safe, peaceful, and joyful festive season ❄️🎁, and we look forward to caring for you in the New Year 🌟.

Best wishes,

The Woodlands Team 🎄

21/12/2025

If Christmas feels heavy this year, please remember:

You’re doing an incredible job, and it’s okay to ask for help.