Medication Requests – added 26th November 2021 We are getting an increasing number of patients who are leaving ordering their medication until they have run out and then insisting that … [continue] Medication Request Update

Medical Secretarial Vacancy – added 26/11/21 We are looking to recruit an  experienced Medical Secretary – full time or part time considered.  Please email secretary.papworthsurgery@nhs.net for more details.

COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME – Updated 12th November 2021 Clarification regarding booster dose timescales. Following national media coverage of the Government announcement over the last few days that eligible people can … [continue] COVID-19 INFORMATION

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Minutes of the 2021 Patients’ Link AGM held on September 21st at the Papworth Village Hall Please click here to read the latest AGM minutes

Changes to Booking System – Updated 24th August 2021 Patients who have a medically urgent problem should telephone the surgery to request a same day appointment.  We only have a small … [continue] Changes to booking system

  DVLA Fitness to Drive – Updated 10 August 2021 SECTION 88 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 During COVID many drivers’ licences have expired. The DVLA initially gave extensions … [continue] DVLA Fitness to Drive Update

General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) Please note the Department of Health and Social Care have paused the collection of data to provide more time to engage with … [continue] General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR)

Due to the increased workload brought about by the covid pandemic, the turnaround for non-NHS administrative work such as private letters and medical reports is at least 2 weeks and … [continue] Non-NHS Services

We would like to confirm that your Practice remains open for you during this difficult time. However, due to substantial pressures related to the Covid Pandemic and the redeployment of … [continue] Surgery Working

Mobile phones are increasingly being used by the NHS for appointments and results, and more recently for invitations to book Covid-19 vaccinations. It is important we hold the correct information … [continue] Do we have your correct mobile phone number?

All mental health services currently remain open, however due to capacity available whilst dealing with the challenges of the pandemic, there may be delays to planned, non-urgent appointments and referrals. … [continue] Update on Mental Health Services

The surgery is now offering GP Extended Access:  Evening and weekend appointments – giving you more choice.

Please can all patients arrive for any pre-arranged face to face meetings with their own face covering.

No further Flu Clinics are planned but if you feel you are eligible for one, then please contact our Reception Team.  

Public Holidays 2021 Friday 2nd April Monday 5th April Monday 3rd May Monday 31st May Monday 30th August Monday 27th December Tuesday 28th December  

We are keen to make your clinic visit as straightforward and streamlined as possible. We will try to insert an IUD / IUS (coil) for you at all our general … [continue] Preparing to have an Intrauterine Device (Coil) fitted