Urgent advice: We Need Your Help – Reducing Telephone Traffic at Woodside Medical Centre
We are continuing our efforts to reduce the number of calls coming through our main phone line, and we kindly ask that you avoid calling the surgery to request repeat prescriptions.
NHS App
Order repeat prescriptions and access your medical records safely and securely from your phone or device.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhsapp
Dedicated Prescription Phone Line
Call 0161 643 9431 anytime — this answerphone service is available 24/7 for prescription requests.
Email
Send your request to: hmrccg.woodsideonline@nhs.net
PATCHS Online Consultation System
Visit PATCHS and answer 4 simple questions to:
- Request repeat medications
- Get health and symptom advice
- Renew fit notes
- …and more
https://patchs.ai/practice/woodsidemedicalcentre
Important: Patient led ordering (repeat medication)
The way repeat prescriptions are ordered is changing. All patients (who are able to do so) are required to order prescriptions directly from the GP practice. This means that for the majority of patients, the pharmacy will no longer order prescriptions on their behalf.
Woodside are rolling out patient-led ordering (PLO) from 27.06.2025
More information here.
Important: National Measles Vaccination
Cases of measles are on the rise in England and there is a growing public health risk. This has been declared a national incident.
You can read the most up to date advice and guidance here. If you’ve not had the 2 doses of the MMR vaccination then full details are provided on where to get vaccinated.
Patient Participation Group
Are you interested in finding out more about The Woodside Medical Centre Patient Participation Group?
Would you like to influence the development of local health services?
No firm commitment is necessary at this stage. Anyone interested should leave their details at reception. If you think you would like to be part of the Patient Participation Group.
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