The Walk In Centre is open 7 days per week 365 days per year including bank holidays. This facility is open to anyone who needs urgent medical care for minor illness or injuries. Routine prescriptions cannot be provided.
In the Minor illness specialist Nurse-led Walk in Centre there is always a GP on duty. The GP’s who work at the weekend are not usually Putnoe Medical Centre GP’s.
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8.00am – 14.00pm
Saturday and Sunday (Including Bank Holidays) 8.00am – 17.00pm.
The information below provides you with the information about what can be dealt with within the Walk in Centre.
We are able to help with
Minor Illness
Minor Cuts and grazes
Minor burns
Strains/Sprains/bites/stings
Emergency Contraception
Minor skin infections/rashes
Minor eye conditions
Stomach upsets
coughs, colds flu like symptoms
Asthma attacks
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Urine infections/Genital symptoms
Road Traffic Injury (minor)
We are unable to help with the following
Head injury – loss of consciousness
Severe allergic reactions
overdose of drugs or accidental drinking of chemicals
Doctors certificates (Med 3)
Long term conditions
Medication reviews
Repeat Prescriptions
Routine vaccinations or travel vaccinations
Routine dressings
Ear Syringing
Routine contraceptive checks
Routine removal of stitches
Routine Referrals
Dental problems
Services will vary depending on the staff availability
