Doctors

Greensands Medical Practice operates from two surgeries in Gamlingay and Potton.  It has five male and two female doctors.  The practice has a useful and detailed website.

Gamlingay Surgery
     The Medical Centre,
     Stocks Lane,
     Gamlingay,
     SG19 3JR

Appointments
      Tel  01767 651 544

Emergencies  In the event of an emergency outside normal surgery hours (6.00pm to 8.30am Mondays to Fridays), and at weekends and public holidays
      Tel  01767 651 546

You can also contact NHS Direct for 24-hour healthcare advice on 0845 46 47 – or use the NHS Direct website

Gamlingay surgery times
     Monday  8.45 to 10.30 am and 4.00 to 6.00 pm
     Tuesday 8.45 to 10.30 am and 4.00 to 6.00 pm
     Wednesday  8.45 to 10.30 am
     Thursday   8.45 to 10.30 am and 4.00 to 6.00 pm
     Friday   8.45 to 10.30 am and 4.00 to 6.00 pm
     Saturday  Closed
     Sunday  Closed

Antenatal clinic  2.00 pm onwards, Fridays only

For routine matters, the surgery is open
      8.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2.00 to 6.00 pm on
      Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
      8.30 am to 12.30 pm, Wednesday

Minor illness clinics
      Please see below

Potton Surgery,
     Brook End,
     Potton,
     SG19 2QS

Appointments
      Tel  01767 260 340

Emergencies  In the event of an emergency outside normal surgery hours (6.00pm to 8.30am Mondays to Fridays), and at weekends and public holidays
      Tel  01767 260 229

Potton surgery times
     Monday  8.30 to 10.30 am and 4.00 to 6.00 pm
     Tuesday 8.30 to 10.30 am and 4.00 to 6.00 pm
     Wednesday  8.30 to 10.30 am and 4.00 to 6.00 pm
     Thursday   8.30 to 10.30 am
     Friday   8.30 to 10.30 am and 4.00 to 6.00 pm
     Saturday  Closed
     Sunday  Closed

Antenatal clinic  2.00 to 4.00 pm, Tuesdays only

For routine matters, the surgery is open
      8.30 to 12.30 and 2.00 to 6.00 on
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
      8.30 to 12.30, Thursday

Minor illness clinics

Greensands Medical Practice is offering appointments with the Minor Illness Nurse from Monday to Friday at either Gamlingay or Potton Surgery.

Appointments can be made by phone on the day.  The Nurse has specialist training and is available on to be consulted on a wide range of conditions.  She is able to prescribe medication where appropriate.

Examples of ailments the Nurse can deal with are:

• Asthma
• Back pain (muscular)
• Coughs and colds
• Cystitis
• Diarrhoea
• Ear ache
• Fever
• Flu-like symptoms
• Hay fever
• Headaches
• Minor accidents
• Morning after pill
• Rashes
• Skin infections (e.g. Impetigo)
• Sore throats
• Stomach pains
• Vomiting
• Weight-bearing strains and sprain

Additional information

There are four practice nurses who may be seen by appointment and several clinics (most only available on referral by your doctor). Prescriptions can be dispensed at both surgeries.