Woodhall Farm Medical Centre

Valley Green, Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 7RJ

Telephone: 01442 261805

Woodhallfarm.medicalcentre@nhs.net

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Posted on January 10th, 2025

Local Health Services Update

As you are aware from the news coverage the local NHS services are under extreme pressure as they are looking after rising numbers of very unwell people.

New data from Christmas and New Year shows flu cases have continued to skyrocket with the numbers of people in hospital with flu quadrupling in a month. The NHS is also seeing rising cases of COVID, winter vomiting bugs and respiratory (breathing) illnesses.

To help prevent avoidable illness, protect vulnerable relatives and friends and ensure that vital NHS services are there for those who need them, local NHS leaders are calling on everyone in our area to follow this advice:

  • Make sure that you and your family are up to date with flu, COVID, and RSV vaccinations. These vaccines are especially important for older people, those with underlying health conditions, and pregnant women. Visit the Hertfordshire and west Essex vaccination hub for more information on who is eligible and how to get your vaccine.
  • If you or your family get the norovirus bug that causes sickness and diarrhoea, treat this at home with plenty of rest and drinking lots of fluids. Reduce the spread by washing your hands frequently with soap and water – hand gels won’t kill norovirus. Stay at home and especially stay away from care homes, hospitals and social occasions until you’ve been clear of symptoms for at least two days. You will still be very infectious until then.
  • If you or a loved one are very unwell, get medical advice straight away. Early help can prevent hospital admissions and save lives. If you need help for a minor concern, see if your local pharmacy is open as they can often help when GP practices are closed. Contact NHS 111 free for urgent help or if you’re unsure. Don’t forget the mental health support on offer via NHS 111 – choose option 2 when you get through.

You can help your General Practice by using online consultations where possible and avoiding calling at the 8am rush. Visit your practice website for information on how to access their services if you need help with an ongoing health concern.

For more information on keeping well this winter visit the Hertfordshire and west Essex winter health and wellbeing information hub. Thank you for playing your part in helping the NHS.

Opening Times

  • Monday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Tuesday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Wednesday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Thursday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Friday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED
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