Practice News
NEXPLANON Contraceptive implant now licensed for up to 5 years in the UK
The extension of the licensed duration of the etonogestrel contraceptive implant (Nexplanon®) to five years in the UK has been […]
National Meningitis B vaccination campaign – ONLY available from Pharmacies
You may be aware that the government has announced a one-off vaccination programme to help to protect those at highest […]
2026 GP Patient Survey – The Vale Medical Practice achieves 82% Overall satisfaction !
The Vale Medical Practice has performed very well in the 2026 GP Patient survey underlining our commitment to providing excellent […]
Wootton Vale & Shortstown Surgery is now The Vale Medical Practice
🏥 The Vale Medical Practice – Update for Patients ✅ We have a new name Our practice is now called👉 […]
Easter Bank Holiday 2026
Wootton & Shortstown surgery will be closed for Easter from Friday 3rd April and will re-open at 8am on Tuesday […]
Community Pharmacy Opening Hours for Easter 2026
Please find below details of opening time for local pharmacies on Sunday 5th April 2026:
Health Awareness Morning
Please note that we are holing a Health Awareness morning, on Sunday 29th March between 10 am and 12 pm. […]
Important information for patients – Meningococcal disease outbreak
There has been a recent outbreak of meningococcal disease linked to the Canterbury area, primarily affecting students at the University […]
Practice Newsletter January 2026
As we begin a new year, we would like to wish all our patients a happy and hopeful 2026. We […]
Coming soon to Shortstown surgery – You Can Do IT.
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BedsRCC) is a friendly support service that helps people get connected online and feel more confident […]