Monkfield Medical Practice

We will be closed only on the Bank Holidays 26^th-27^th December 2024  & 1^st January 2025 otherwise we will be open as usual.

Our last submission date for prescription requests prior to christmas is is Thursday 19th December; however, additional time may be required at your pharmacy. NHS 111 can help with emergency medication when we are closed.

Your local pharmacy can help you with lots of different issues, from giving advice and treatment for common illnesses to answering questions about your medication. Visit  www.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy to find a pharmacy near you.  

If you have an urgent medical problem that’s not an emergency, NHS 111 can help by giving you advice on how to look after yourself at home, or getting seen by the right service if you need medical attention. Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111, 24/7, every day of the year.   

The NHS will be here for you throughout the holiday season. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/well-together to find the right service for your needs.  

Access NHS services through the free NHS App 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access is quick and secure and allows patients to book appointments and order repeat prescriptions without the need to be held in a queue by busy practice telephone lines.

To ensure our team have the most up to date skills the local commissioners have given ALL Cambridgshire Practices the opportunity to close once a month to ensure our staff have access to continual development. Monkfield Medical Practice will therefore be closed as follows:

Between the hours of 1330 -1800:

23/01/2025 Thursday

18/02/2025 Tuesday

19/03/2025 Wednesday

19/03/2025 Wednesday

9/04/2025 Wednesday

15/5/2025 Thursday 

17/06/2025 Tuesday

16/07/2025 Wednesday 

18/09/2025 Thursday 

During this time, please seek support by calling nhs 111 or visit their website for further advice and information Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111

If you during this time you have a life threatening emergency such as: 

• loss of consciousness
• a sudden confused state
• fits that are not stopping
• chest pain
• breathing difficulties
• severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
• severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
• severe burns or scalds
• someone has seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose

Please contact 999

CQC carried out a review of the data available to them about Monkfield Medical Practice on 06-07-2023. As per their website statement:

'We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.

This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.'

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults.

A vaccine to help protect against RSV will be available on the NHS from 1 September 2024.

You'll be able to get the vaccine if:

• You're aged 75 to 79, your GP surgery will contact you about getting vaccinated. Please wait to be contacted.
• You're 28 weeks pregnant or more – this will help protect your baby for the first few months after they're born, from September, you can speak to your maternity service.

MMP will soon commence invitations to eligible patients, sending a direct booking link to receive this vaccination, please wait for the invitation, but do book in when your receive this.