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Common Illness Room
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Get immediate help with minor illnesses and injuries:
- Coughs
- Colds
- Blocked nose
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Sprains
- Burns and scalds
- Animal bites
- Insect stings
- Cuts and grazes
- Minor head injury
- Hay fever
Pharmacists can also advise on minor illnesses and injuries:
If you wish to get advice or see a Nurse or Doctor, please visit our Consulting Room.
Alternatively visit NHS Choices for more health advice.
Consulting room
Consulting room
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For Forms, Medicals, Test results and Certificates please visit Reception
For Health reviews, including Asthma reviews and Smoking cessation please visit our Long Term Conditions room.
NHS Choices
Visit a Pharmacist
- No appointment necessary
- Many pharmacists have a confidential area
- Open till late and at weekends
Contact a Nurse
Contact a doctor for all non urgent queries
Call 111
Milton Keynes Urgent Care Services will be available at the following times:
6.30 pm to 8.00 am Monday to Friday
All day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.
When you contact Milton Keynes Urgent Care Services you will be asked the following questions:
- – Telephone number of the patient’s house
- – The patient’s G.P.
- – Address
- – Nature of the illness (symptoms)
Travel Room
Travel Room
How can we help you?
Vaccinations, medication and travel advice
Travel Assessment
We offer a full travel advice and immunisation service. If you are travelling abroad please complete and submit the travel form in plenty of time (we recommend 6-8 weeks) before your journey.
Private Travel Clinics
- Masta Travel Clinic, Newport Pagnell.
0330 100 4268 - Superdrug Clinic, Milton Keynes
0845 026 0830
Do you need vaccinations?
Before you travel, it’s important to find out whether you will need vaccinations for the country you’re visiting. The following websites will help you.
Also visit
- Gov.uk for specific country travel advice
- EHIC to apply for your free European Health Insurance Card
- Malaria Reference
Advice and help zone
Advice and help zone
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For Forms, Medicals, Test results and Certificates please visit Reception
For Health reviews, including Asthma reviews and Smoking cessation please visit our Long Term Conditions room.
Luton Women’s Centre provide a safe and accessible Women only environment, a resource centre allowing easy access to all the services available for women.
01582 416 783
The Partnership beings together key agencies across Bedfordshire to raise awareness, to deliver services and to work together to improve our local response to domestic abuse. Find out more
If you are a survivor of domestic abuse or a current victim, there are services throughout Bedfordshire to help you.
Cruse Bedfordshire offers people in Bedfordshire bereavement support from a team of trained volunteers, either in your home or at one of our drop-in centres in Luton, Biggleswade and Bedford.
0300 200 4108
Milton Keynes Bereavement Service has been supporting the local community through bereavement for over 30 years.
Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. Our vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives.
CHUMS mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people is a social enterprise, delivering services across Luton and Bedfordshire. CHUMS supports parent and carers wherever possible.
01525 863924
Supporting bereaved parents & their families after a child dies.
Reliable, easy to understand patient information from Cancer Research UK.
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We provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.
Find out more
We’re here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.
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Dementia Services. Find out more
Respite At Home Volunteers West Mid Beds & Ivel Valley provides services to:
- Children/young people
- People with disabilities
- People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- Elderly/old people
aims to befriend, listen and give practical help to patients with life -limiting illnesses and their families in mid Bedfordshire and Ivel Valley. Free and Confidential service. Volunteers visit patients in their homes for up to 3 hrs per week.
Contact number: 01234 743063
Community Alarms work through the telephone to enable people to call for help if they fall, or are taken ill. Telecare works in conjunction with the alarm unit offering a range of wireless sensors that help to manage risks to a person’s health and well being in their own home.
Milton Keynes Council’s Laundry Service operates a professional service across the Milton Keynes area, for anyone who has a current care need or requires short term support with their washing and ironing.
Immunisations are carried out at Asplands by the Practice Nurses on Tuesdays 12.45 – 2.15pm.
If you pay your council tax to Central Bedfordshire Council please call 01525 631199 (Ampthill)
If you pay your council tax to Milton Keynes Council please call 01908 355175 (Neath Hill)
Mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people. Find out more
Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks. Find out more
A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever. Find out more
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point. Find out more
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children. Find out more
Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children. Find out more
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMH) provides outpatient assessments, support and treatment for children experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems in young people up to the age of 18.
ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything -no problem is too big or too small.
0800 1111
From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions NHS Choices – Childhood Illness
The practice counsellor Monika Dedus, works at
- Woburn: Monday 10am -1pm, Tuesday 10am -4pm
- Asplands: Thursday 10am-4pm
Sorted offers a free and confidential counselling service for young people aged between 10 and 25 years.
01582 891435
Family counselling can help when siblings aren’t getting on, or when parents and children are going through a divorce or separation.
0300 100 1234
Bedford Open Door is a charity providing free and confidential counselling to young people. Counselling is provided by a team of fully trained, experienced and friendly volunteer counsellors.
YIS are a long-running charity that provides a free and confidential BACP accredited counselling service for young people aged 11-21 who live, learn or work in Milton Keynes.
Spurgeons believe that every child deserves a childhood and an equal chance to fulfil their dreams. They’re currently delivering more than 81 projects to support children, young people, their families and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.
The Counselling Foundation is a leading charity providing counselling and counsellor training for the better mental health of our communities of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
The campaign against living miserably or CALM, is a registered charity, which exists to prevent male suicide in the UK.
0800 58 58 58
Victim Support work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. They help people feel safer and find the strength to move forward after crime.
The Road Victims Trust is a registered charity offering a range of free support services to residents of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire who have been affected by fatal road collisions.
The Hope Programme offers a telephone helpline, emotional support and counselling to women and girls, men and boys, over 10 years old who have suffered rape and sexual violence.
0300 365 1045
Women’s aid are a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Information on issues affecting Asian women, with focus on community organisation and involvement. Support service for Asian women who have experienced domestic violence or harassment, including refuge accommodation.
The BACF is a community needs led charitable organisation that cares passionately about the Social, Economic and Educational needs and the issues that Black Africans and Caribbean’s face in society as a whole, but in particular within Bedford and the surrounding areas.
The Bedford Debt Centre is run in partnership with Grace Community Church and gives free debt help to anyone who feels weighed down by debt.
The Money Charity empowers people across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, to make the most of their money throughout their lives.
Free Help & Advice for Disabled People including Carers & Families of Disabled People, Older People & People Affected by Long-Term Health Conditions.
Meets on the First Wednesday of the month from 2 pm to 4.30 pm at the Ellenshaw Court, Hinksley Road, Flitwick, Beds.
Call 01525 717181 (John Farmer).
Headway Bedford provide a supportive and stimulating environment for people who have an acquired brain injury.
Located in Milton Keynes, Thomas Edward Mitton House is a specialist residential centre that provides continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for people with an acquired brain injury.
Sight Concern (Bedfordshire) is an independent, local, sight-loss charity providing information, advice and practical support for blind and partially sighted people in Bedfordshire and Luton.
Action for Blind People provides practical and emotional advice and support across England to people who are blind or partially sighted and their friends and family.
Scope is a charity that exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Drug and Alcohol Services supporting the changes you want to make to your drug and Alcohol use.
01234 352220
Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.0300 123 6600 Talk online
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.0300 123 1110
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. Find out more
ASC is an independent agency specialising in alcohol use. They have been running since 1979 and have projects across Luton and Bedfordshire. The aim of asc is to promote a healthier lifestyle without reliance on alcohol or other drugs. Find out more
Specialist Substance Misuse Family Support Service. Family support for those affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
01234 352220
Addaction helps people change their behaviour to become the very best that they can be. Find out more
For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit NHS Choices – Drinking and Alcohol
Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit NHS Choices – The Effects of Drugs
Alzheimer’s Society believe passionately that life doesn’t end when dementia begins. They are here for anyone affected by dementia, and they do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Support for: tubing, minor repairs, ear mould cleaning, battery replacement and advice.
Community Alarms work through the telephone to enable people to call for help if they fall, or are taken ill. Telecare works in conjunction with the alarm unit offering a range of wireless sensors that help to manage risks to a person’s health and well being in their own home.
Milton Keynes Council’s Laundry Service operates a professional service across the Milton Keynes area, for anyone who has a current care need or requires short term support with their washing and ironing.
For people living with dementia at risk of going missing.
The British Red Cross provide support at home, transport and mobility aids to help people when they face a crisis in their daily lives.
Our Flu Clinics can be booked from September. 01908 582069 Book online
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to do the same.
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice, support and free counselling for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling.
Hay fever is caused by an allergy to pollen. The symptoms of hay fever are caused when a person has an allergic reaction to pollen. Common hay fever symptoms are:
- – a runny, itchy and/or blocked nose
- – sneezing
- – itchy eyes
Steroid nasal sprays help to prevent or reduce inflammation in the lining of the nose and some can help to relieve watery eyes.
Available from your local pharmacy.
Decongestant nasal sprays and tablets are used to unblock the nose.
Available from your local pharmacy.
Eye drops can be used to treat itchy or watery eyes.
Available from your local pharmacy.
Antihistamines help to relieve a runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes.
Available from your local pharmacy.
For more information about hay fever and how to treat it visit
Love Woburn Sands is a developing community project set up together by Churches Together. It is a really positive and fast moving initiative primarily funded by the Diocese of St. Albans. Find out more
If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Follow these steps
The next step is to make a booking appointment with the midwife, which will last around 45 minutes. Please make an appointment at reception in Asplands/ Woburn surgery for the ‘Bookings Clinic’, when you are between 8-10 weeks pregnant.
Your GP will request a scan for you; this appointment will arrive in the post as it is sent directly from the hospital.
The Grove is a part of The Hope Trust (Bedford) a registered Christian charity. They receive referrals from health professionals, Social Services and other organisations who signpost to us, with clients also able to refer themselves for all services.
01234 355408
For practical and emotional support in all areas of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood including help with feeding.
Need to find a baby change room in a hurry? Avoid the stress and let our Babychange app show you the way.
Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here – NHS Choices – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide
Arts for Health has funding from The Rothschild Foundation to run HEADSTART, an art programme for young people aged 13 – 17 years who experience stress, anxiety or depression.
For more information or to refer a young person, please contact sharon.paulger@mkuh.nhs.uk or call 01908 996124.
If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.116 123 Find out more
Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393
Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness. Find out more
Providing an integrated & flexible approach for the treatment of mental health needs.
01234 310044
The Barford Avenue Resource Centre offers a service for adults over the age of 16 who are experiencing mental health difficulties and who live in Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire.
01234 215610
No Panic is a registered charity which helps people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders including those people who are trying to give up Tranquillizers.
0844 967 4848
OCD Action provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD.
0845 390 6232
Depression Alliance bring people together to end the loneliness and isolation that so often comes with depression.
For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.
Brass supports refugees and asylum seekers in Bedfordshire, UK. They provide advice on a range of issues, English language tuition, and social activities.
They provide interpreting and translation services to Health, Private and Legal organisations and a translation service to members of the public.
They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK. Find out more
iCaSH provide all aspects of sexual health, including contraception, STI testing & treatment and psychosexual services. Find out more
Offers a wide range of Sexual Health and Contraceptive services provided by Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Find out more
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year. Get advice now
We provide a coil and implant fitting service for both our registered patients and patients who are not registered with Asplands Medical Centre. Find a Local Sexual Health Clinic
The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice 0845 122 8690
This service is available for patients with current sexual dysfunction within relationships, previous sexual abuse/assault, initial exploration of gender dysphoria and Issues around sexuality. Find out more
All couples go through phases where they don’t have the time or energy for regular sex. If this has become the norm and you would like to rediscover your sex life, Relate’s Sex Therapists can help you.
0300 100 1234
Q:alliance is a registered charity that provides support, information and representation for the LGBT+ people who live, work and play in Milton Keynes. Find out more
For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit NHS Choices – Sexual Health
We have two practice nurses trained up within the surgery, especially to give advice on smoking cessation.
Please contact to make an appointment.
The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.
Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance. Sign up now
Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan. Get a plan now
For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit NHS Choices – Stop Smoking
The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle. Find out more
They combine effective, nutritious plans to help you quickly reach the weight you want, with a ground breaking counselling techniques so you can change how you think about food. Find out more
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight. Find out more
Get help and advice from NHS Choices including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more. Get help now
The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.
The plan is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off. Get started now
Calculation your BMI using this NHS Choices Tools
For more information about the benefits of losing weight, top tips and more visit
Health Review Clinic
Health Review Clinic
Here we can help you monitor your condition
If you have been invited to submit a health review by your doctor,
please select the relevant form below.
If you would like to request a health review, please visit Reception
and send us a request.