News:

For information on work that does not form core NHS requirements, and is chargeable to patients, please look under the 'Clinics & Services' tab, then 'Non NHS Charges'.

H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine is advised for travellers to the Southern Hemisphere during their flu season. Please check with our travel nurses. More information can be found under the tab 'Clinics and Services' above.

Please remember that the Dispensary at Wendover Health Centre is open 6.30-8pm on Tuesday and 8.30am-10.30am on Saturday.

If you are a dispensing patient, please ask our dispensary staff about our repeat collection service.

Awarding Organistaions make no requirements for pupils to obtain a sick certificate or letter from a Doctor in support of an application for special consideration. See Clinics & Services - Non NHS Charges for further information.

Dr Anna Milward will be returning to Wendover Health Centre on Monday 9th August following maternity leave. She will be working Monday, Tuesday and alternate Thursday and Friday mornings.

Westongrove offer  patients the ability to book an appointment with a GP up to 4 weeks in advance. This means that you can book an appointment more than 2 days in ahead.  We are also making adjustments to the appointment system following patient feedback and will be adding an update regarding this in the very near future. Many thanks to all those who take the time to give us their opinion.

Westongrove also offer  appointments that can be booked for the next 48 hours for those patients who suddenly feel poorly. These appointments will be with the most appropriate member of our clinical team.

Are you caring for a relative with a disability or serious illness ? We can provide you with support and information.

Want to Stop Smoking? Please call reception and ask to be referred to our smoking cessation advisor. 

teddyEach appointment booked is for 1 patients ailment. If you have a child / other adult that also requires a discussion with the doctor please book a separate appointment.

The Friends of Bedgrove Surgery hold a monthly coffee morning. Come along and have a cup of tea and a slice of cake, and catch up with friends. 

 

Who to contact when we are closed

A message from the health service in Buckinghamshire

 

 

Buckinghamshire Primary Care Trust wants to ensure that the public are aware of what to do if they are ill or require medication when their GP Practice is closed. 

 

Get the right treatment

 

 

Be prepared - Self help and the pharmacy

A well-stocked medical cabinet will help you treat many everyday illnesses at home. A visit to the pharmacist is excellent for expert advice on all kinds of common complaints like sprains, colds, stomach upsets and diarrhoea. You don’t need an appointment and they can advise you on over the counter medicines.  With GP surgeries closed on bank holidays, some evenings and some / all of the weekend, remember also to order your repeat prescriptions in good time.

 

Visit www.buckspct.nhs.uk to find out which pharmacy in your area will be open.

 

 

NHS Direct

If you need advice quickly for you or a child, or medical help within the next few hours call NHS Direct. They will assess medical needs and tell you what to do next. Call day or night on 0845 46 47 or visit www.nhs.uk. The website has a symptom checker for common conditions and can help you locate your closest NHS services.

 

 

Out of hours GP cover

For problems that cannot wait until your GP surgery opens and cannot be dealt with by your pharmacist or NHS Direct, there is an out of hours service available from Buckinghamshire Urgent Care. 

 

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE URGENT CARE CAN BE CONTACTED ON 0300 130 3035

 

 

 

 

Be protected - Contraception

Make sure you have supplies of your usual contraception, and condoms. If you should need emergency contraception (which can be used up to 72 hours after the unprotected episode), it is available from some pharmacies (see www.buckspct.nhs.uk for opening times), your GP or the out-of-hours primary care service (call your GP practice and listen to the answer machine message for contact details).

 

 

Be responsible - Alcohol

For most adults, enjoying a drink is part of their normal lifestyle, especially during a holiday. However, it’s very important we look after our health and well-being. Drinking more than the recommended daily allowance will have negative and sometimes serious effects on your health. We can lose our inhibitions as well as the ability to make reasonable decisions. 

 

It is possible to drink and enjoy a night out, but remember the NHS recommended guidelines. Men should drink no more than 3-4 units a day, women 2-3 units and pregnant women should avoid alcohol altogether. If you’re planning to drive, don’t drink at all.

 

 

Dental problems

If you are experiencing severe dental problems outside normal surgery hours call the out of hours dental care helpline on 0845 602 0703, they will tell you what to do next.

 

 

Serious accidents, emergencies and dialling 999

There is a 24/7 accident and emergency department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.  This provides a service for all emergency serious and life-threatening conditions.  In addition, there is an emergency medical centre at Wycombe Hospital providing care for people with suspected heart attacks or stroke, severe chest pain, respiratory problems, overdoses/poisoning as well as minor injuries like sprains and strains, cuts and fractures.

 

Please only use A&E, the Emergency Medical Centre or 999 for emergencies - considering all the other options first. By using the correct service for your problems you can take the pressure off emergency services in particular, shorten waiting times, and help us to help you.