Wilsden Medical Practice

29/07/2025

**** Tuesday 29 July - update *****
Unfortunately we are still experiencing IT issues. However, we have access to the medical record system via the contingency mode and are seeing patients.

The phone system should be working ok for patients to call.

NHS 111 available for anyone unable to attend and 999 for emergencies.

Thank you for your continued patience.

28/07/2025

***UPDATE****
Thank you for your understanding and patience today. We have managed to see some patients and deal with emergency on the day appointments.

We had very limited access to medical records and appointments via a 'contingency mode' until 2pm today. Unfortunately, that has also stopped working. We have closed for the remainder of the day for safety reasons.

We have secured additional appointment capacity for tomorrow via GP locums and we have cancelled our planned training afternoon on Wednesday to release more appointments. Please can we ask that anything non-urgent is delayed until Wednesday as we expect Tuesday to be very busy.

We very much hope we are working as normal tomorrow.

Please continue to contact NHS 111 for assistance or 999 in an emergency.

28/07/2025

Bradford area are experiencing IT issues across GP practices this morning which are also affecting our phones.
We hope to be back online as soon as possible and providers are working to fix the problem

Please phone 111 for immediate assistance or 999 in emergencies

07/01/2025

***SNOW / ICE***
Due to the current and forecasted weather conditions the access roads to the surgery have become quite icy and are due to get worse. Please consider walking to the surgery if possible.

We have gritted and cleared paths as best we can at the surgery.

We have escalated to the council and are using our channels via the NHS to receive emergency gritting, at this stage we have no reply or confirmation this will happen.

We are still open for all services, please do not hesitate to contact us if you need support.

Wilsden Medical Practice

14/08/2024

FLU VACCINES! If you are eligible for a flu vaccine on the NHS we have your flu vaccine reserved for you! We will be running clinics October onwards. You do not need to contact us. We will contact you in the upcoming weeks to confirm an appointment.

01/05/2024

Do you know that we have a Social Prescriber within the practice? You can book directly in with Shahida by ringing reception without needing to see a GP first.

Social Prescribing empowers individuals to improve their health, wellbeing and social welfare by connecting them to non-medical support services, groups and activities within their community.

You can read more about the Social Prescribing Service here:

Social Prescribing empowers individuals to improve their health, wellbeing and social welfare by connecting them to non-medical support services, groups and activities within their community.

26/04/2024

Do you know about the First Response Service for Urgent mental health crisis support.

This service offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. Call 0800 952 1181. When a First Response telephone assessment indicates the need for a face-to-face assessment, we will aim to see you within 4 hours.

If you, or someone you know, are at immediate risk, always call 999.

The Healthy Minds website helps you find mental health information, advice and support across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.

24/04/2024

Do you know about the local Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)

The Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye problems. It is an NHS service provided by local accredited optometrists (also commonly called opticians).

What Conditions Can Be Treated by the Service?
If you are experiencing:

Red eye or eyelids
Dry, gritty or uncomfortable eyes
Eye irritation and inflammation
A lot of recent discharge from the eye or watery eye
Recently occurring flashes or floaters
Painful eye
Ingrowing lashes
Recent and sudden loss of vision
Foreign body in the eye

Find out more about where to access this service using this link:

The Bradford, Airedale and Craven Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) uses the skills of Optometrists in the community to see and treat patients presenting with a minor eye condition.

24/04/2024

Do you know about Kooth?

Kooth is a web-based confidential support service available to young people.

Kooth is available to all young people aged between 10-18 years across the Bradford and Craven District and is accessible from any internet device. Once registered they will have access to support and advice on their emotional wellbeing and mental health. This is provided through self help resources, peer to peer and professional support.

The services available via the Kooth website include:
 A live chat function which is staffed by a qualified counsellor
 A messaging function, monitored and managed by counsellors, emotional wellbeing practitioners and media workers,
 Static and live topic-focused forums;
 An online magazine containing a wealth of topic specific resources, from mental health specific topics to more general subjects such as holidays,
family, and relationships;
 Crisis information and self-help resources

Access Kooth via this link:https://www.kooth.com

19/04/2024

Did you know about Pharmacy First?

This is a new scheme that enables local pharmacies to supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate, to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP or an appointment.

What are the seven common conditions?
Sinusitis
Sore throat
Earache
Infected insect bite
Impetigo (a bacterial skin infection)
Shingles
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.

Read more here!

News and updates from the Department of Health and Social Care media team

18/12/2023

Online booking pilot

From Monday 18 Dec 2023, 10% of our on the day GP appointments will be available to book online via the NHS app or Systmonline. These appointments can be booked from 7.50am each day.
There will be telephone GP appts released in our morning clinics and Face-to-Face GP appointments in the afternoon clinics.

This initial pilot will be in place for 2 months.

Many thanks.

16/08/2023

The Wilsden Medical Practice Flu season 2023

Flu season is now upon us and we will be putting on a variety of flu vaccination clinics throughout the season so our patients can be vaccinated. We are providing appointments at both our Wilsden and Cullingworth surgeries and will be offering flu vaccinations to our 2 to 3 year old patients, those medically at risk and all patients over the age of 65 year old.

Our first clinics will run on:
• Wednesday 20th September PM clinics available at Cullingworth
• Wednesday 27th September PM clinics available at Wilsden
• Drop-in clinics on both dates from 5.00pm – 7.00pm

All vulnerable housebound patients will be receiving the vaccination in their home via the Practice team. We will be contacting our housebound patients to arrange a visit to provide their flu vaccination however if someone can bring you to the Practice or if you are no longer housebound, please can you book into one of our clinics.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SURGERY WE WILL CONTACT YOU!
Those eligible will be contacted by text to book an appointment online or my letter