Wootton Medical Centre

14/11/2025

Dear Patients
I am pleased to say we are now up and running!
Thank you for your understanding and patience.

14/11/2025

Dear patients.
We are experiencing a power outage this morning and we have no access to our computers or our phones, which is beyond our control.

For medical emergencies please call 999
For minor concerns please call NHS111 or visit your local walk in centre.

We will update you with further developments.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

02/10/2025

Important Information About our Online Consultation Tool

Dear Patient,

We are pleased to be able to offer an online consultation tool as part of our service. They can be a convenient way for you to contact us about your health and can often save you time. However, we want to remind you that online queries are not always suitable for every situation. What follows is advice on how to get the best out of the online consultation tool and, importantly, use it safely.

When using the online consultation tool may not be safe

Using online forms or messages for urgent or serious symptoms can sometimes delay the care you need. For example, online consultation tools are not appropriate if you are experiencing:

• Chest pain or difficulty breathing
• Severe abdominal pain
• Signs of a stroke (such as sudden weakness, facial droop, or difficulty speaking)
• Heavy bleeding
• Sudden confusion or collapse
• Any situation where you feel your life may be at risk
In these circumstances, please call 999 immediately or go straight to the nearest Accident & Emergency department.

When to call instead

• If your problem is urgent but not life-threatening, please telephone the practice to assess and advise you quickly.
How to use the online consultation tool safely

Online consultation tools work best for:

• Routine queries
• Requests for sick notes for a condition already assessed by a clinician at the surgery
• Non-urgent health advice
• Follow-up questions about existing conditions

By using the service appropriately, you help us to keep it safe and effective for everyone. Please be aware that if the number of queries rises above safe capacity, then the queries may be added to a waiting list to be answered at a future date.

Patients are encouraged to check if an alternative service could answer their query.

For example, if the query is about a hospital appointment or visit - contact the hospital department, or if it is about a medication – use the NHS app to request repeats or contact your community pharmacy. More information on the range of services available to you can be found on our website: https://woottonmedicalcentre.co.uk/

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us provide the best possible care four you and all our patients.

Yours sincerely,

Lisa Marotta
Practice Manager
On behalf of Wootton Medical Centre

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02/10/2025

Our Flu Clinics start on Saturday 4th October and eligible patients can also have their Covid vaccination during their appointment.

Covid vaccinations are available for:
Over 75s and patients with a suppressed immune systems.

If you are unsure if you are eligible please ask your Clinician at your appointment

29/09/2025

Dear Patients

We have today added the links below to our website for Autism and ADHD services and FAQ for Northamptonshire.
We hope you will find this information useful.

https://woottonmedicalcentre.co.uk/autism-adhd-services-in-northamptonshire-quick-guide/

https://woottonmedicalcentre.co.uk/autism-and-adhd-services-all-age-in-northamptonshire-frequently-asked-questions-faq/

Many thanks
Lisa Marotta

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22/09/2025

Important Reminder About Test Results
Dear Patients,
We want to ensure you receive your test results in a timely manner. Please note that if you have recent lab work or diagnostic tests, results may be posted to your patient portal or communicated by our office during or after regular business hours.
What to expect:
• Most routine test results are available within 1-3 business days
• You will be notified through your preferred communication method (patient portal, phone call, or secure message)
• If results require follow-up or discussion, our staff will contact you to schedule an appointment
If you haven't heard from us:
• Please allow adequate processing time before calling
• Check your patient portal regularly for updates
• Contact the surgery on 01604 709922 during business hours, 08.00-18.30, if you have concerns about delayed results
We appreciate your patience as we ensure accurate and thorough review of all test results. Our goal is to provide you with clear, complete information about your health.
Thank you
Wootton Medical Centre

19/09/2025

Dear patients
We are in the process of sending Flu invitations to all our eligible patients. Our flu vaccination clinics will be running from 09.00-12.00 on Saturdays 04.10.25 and 11.10.25.
For those patients who are unable to book online, please call the surgery on 01604 709922 after 10 am Monday to Friday.
Thanks
Lisa Marotta

27/08/2025

Dear Patients
We will be running Flu clinics from the beginning of October 2025. All patients who are eligible for a Flu vaccine will be sent an invite to book their appointment.
Many thanks
Lisa Marotta

11/08/2025

A survey update from University Hospitals of Northampton (UHN)

Always rushing to the toilet?

University Hospitals of Northampton (UHN) have recently conducted a study into switching patients from caffeinated drinks to decaffeinated drinks on inpatient Wards. The aim was to measure the effects of the switch which found a reduction in incontinence, violence and aggression, fal[s and improved sleep for hospital patients. Results are below.
Fatts - 570/0reduction in Falls
V&A - 66% decline in patients showing signs of Violence and Aggression sleep- 40% increase in sleep over 6 hours
Incontinence — incidences reduced by a third — saving on resources
We are so encouraged by these results that we are adopting a hospital wide switch to decaffeinated drinks. However, we recognise that the benefits last only while patients drink decaffeinated beverages; once they resume caffeinated drinks at home, the same issues will likely recur and present in Primary Care. We would like to support patients maintain the switch to decaffeinated drinks to prevent them presenting to their GP or admission to UHN.

11/08/2025

Congratulations to Alison Matthews in achieving the Silver Carers Award for Wootton Medical Centre! Alison worked tirelessly to achieve this award. Well done, Alison!!

29/07/2025

We have a new video on the channel ‘Travel and cancer’ presented by Danielle for any patients planning a holiday etc.

Here is the link

If you are planning a holiday, it may not be as straightforward if you have a cancer diagnosis.Macmillan Information & Support Lead, Danielle Bates, talks th...

24/07/2025

Dear Patients
We are experiencing problems with our telephone system, due to a BT nation wide issue.
Whilst this is beyond our control, we apologise for any inconvenience this might cause.

If you want to reach the practice, and this is not urgent, please submit an admin Anima request by visiting our website @ www.woottonmedicalcentre.co.uk
Many thanks