Author: Rebecca Furnival

Autumn 2025

Practice News
As with the seasons changing, so do things within the practice. Since our last issue, we have bid farewell to Dr Yusuf and wish him all the best within his new role and future plans.
We would like to welcome many new clinicians that have joined the WMP family. We’d like to welcome our new nursing team. Rebecca and Edit, we hope you are both settling in well.
We would also like to welcome all our new GP’s, Dr Tariq, Dr Onaolapo, Dr Aneke. You may have already had the pleasure of meeting them yourselves.
We will also be welcoming back Dr Pelumi in October as she returns from maternity leave and we can’t wait to have her back.

Flu Vaccinations

It is important during the winter months to get your vaccinations. This year again we will be holding flu and covid booster vaccinations for those who are eligible. Right now we are in the process of preparing for the clinics.
If you are eligible for a flu vaccination, we will be in touch with you via text, call or letter.
Housebound patients will be contacted and a day will be organised for one of our nurses to come out to give the flu vaccine.
We are looking to start our flu clinics towards the end of September/beginning of October.
If you are interested and eligible for the flu vaccine, you will receive correspondence from us in due course.
If you are eligible, but not interested in having the vaccine, please let us know so we can remove you from the list.
With regards to the covid vaccines, these will be given within the same appointment to anyone who is eligible and would like the vaccine.

Home Visits

Requests for home visits should be made between 8am and 10:30am on weekdays by calling the practice on 01952 586691.
Visits should only be requested for patients who are bed bound or medically unfit to leave home. The doctor may call the patient initially in order to assess if they can assist over the phone or arrange for a clinician to visit.
They will decide if the visit is necessary, in which case a doctor may attend.

Mental Health Support
Please see below some of the services available :
IAPT Self-referral Please call 01952 457415.
Crisis Team Text Service 24/7 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258
Samaritans 116123
Online Live chat service Kooth.com
Urgent Help 24/7
0808 196 4501

Repeat Prescriptions
The easiest, safest and quickest way to order your repeat prescription is online via patient access. There is no need to make a phone call or visit us; instead computer, smartphone or tablet users can request repeat prescriptions anywhere – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also check what medication you should be taking and when.
If you are unable to request your medication online then you can pop into the practice, fill in a repeat prescription request and put it in the prescription box in the foyer. You can also request your prescriptions through your chosen pharmacy.
If you are not already registered for Patient Access or the NHS App, please let a member of the Practice team know you would like to use this service.
Please allow 3 full clear working days before collecting your prescription during normal working hours. The table below will show you when you can pick up your prescription based on the day you request it.

Woodside Medical Practice
Park Lane
Woodside
Telford
TF7 5NR
Phone: 01952 586691

Opening Hours
Monday 8.00am – 6.30pm
Tuesday 8.00am – 6.30pm
Wednesday 8.00am – 6.30pm
Thursday 8.00am – 6.30pm
Friday 8.00am – 6.30pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Telephone lines open Monday—Friday from 8am—6pm .