Washingborough Family Practice

30/03/2026

We will close at 6.30pm on Thursday 2nd April and re-open at 8am on Tuesday 7th April. If you require medical advice / attention during this time, please call 111. For serious medical emergencies, call 999.

30/03/2026

Don't forget that we will be closed from 6.30pm on Thursday 2nd April and will not re-open until 8am on Tuesday 7th April. Please ensure you have enough medication.

30/03/2026

**ADVANCED WARNING**
From 8th - 17th April there will be essential electricity works being carried out on the junction of Pitts Road / Manor Road / High Street / School Lane.

There will be 4-way temporary traffic lights during this time and access to properties will be maintained but there may be delays.

Please allow extra time for attending for appts etc.

28/03/2026

Don't forget to alter your clocks this weekend 🌸🌸🌸

25/03/2026

📢 Update on Cervical Screening Results

From 24 March 2026, if your cervical screening result requires a referral to colposcopy, you’ll be able to see it on the NHS App.

Here’s how it works:
📱 If you have the NHS App, you’ll get a notification there first.
✉️ If you don’t read it within 24 hours, a letter will be sent as a backup.
📩 Some patients may also receive an SMS notification.
📬 If you don’t have the NHS App, your result will be sent by post.

What you can do:
✅ Download the NHS App and enable notifications to get your results faster: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

💬 If you have questions, speak to your sample taker or GP practice.

This change is designed to make it quicker and easier to receive your results safely.

25/03/2026

It’s Tick Awareness week!

Did you know the UK has 22 tick species; the deer/sheep/castor bean tick most commonly bites people. Tick bites can cause infections like Lyme disease. You can learn more about being Tick Aware here - https://bit.ly/4rUgGsG

20/03/2026

18/03/2026

Feeling ill? Tell someone.

Meningitis can become serious quickly. Do not ignore symptoms and make sure someone knows if you are unwell.

Stay protected by keeping your vaccinations up to date.

👉 Read more about symptoms: https://lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/meningitis-parents-young-people-and-students-urged-to-check-vaccination-status/

18/03/2026

Important information regarding the Men B Vaccine:

The meningitis B vaccine was brought into routine childhood vaccines from 1st September 2015 onwards. For children born prior to this date they will not have received meningitis B as part of their schedule. There are no current changes to the vaccine schedule advised by public health. If and when that changes, eligible patients will be contacted.

Prophylactic antibiotics are currently being offered to:

Students at Canterbury campus,
All staff who live in the affected halls of residence,
Anyone who attended Club Chemistry on 5th, 6th and 7th March
Those who have been in close contact of any of the above people.

Please contact UKHSA immediately on the number below, or let us know, if you feel you are a close contact and have not been treated.

If you are a close contact please be alert to symptoms of meningococcal disease and septicaemia (including fever, headache, rash, vomiting, limb pain, cold hands/feet, drowsiness or rapid deterioration) and call 999 or attend A&E immediately.

We are unable to provide vaccination for meningitis B at this time to those not due this as part of their immunisation schedule.

If you have further questions call the UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) on 03442252861 and select option 5 (option dedicated to meningitis queries).

17/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

17/03/2026

View your GP record in record time, when it suits you.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

16/03/2026

Know the symptoms and what to look for.