Health Advice
The Saffron Directory has a useful collection of information on health charities, support groups, hospices and appliance loan schemes, etc.
GP Surgeries
Crocus Medical Practice, t. 01799 522327
- Saffron Walden Community Hospital Site, Radwinter Road, CB11 3HY (opening hours M-F 8am to 6:30pm, Dispensing pharmacy and collection available)
- High Street, Great Chesterford, CB10 1PL (see website for opening times, pharmacy collection available for registered Littlebury Parish Villagers).
The Gold Street Surgery, t. 01799 525325
- Gold Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EJ
- School House, School Street, Great Chesterford
Newport Surgery, t. 01799 540570
- Frambury Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden CB11 3PY Opening Hours 8.00am – 6.15pm Dispensing pharmacy available for registered Littlebury Parish Villagers.
Hospitals
Saffron Walden Community Hospital, Radwinter Road. No A&E. Outpatients can be seen for dentistry and some conditions. t. 01799 562929. Also inpatient rehabilitation ward for over 65s (Avocet Ward) t. 01799 562916
Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge is our nearest General Hospital and Accident and Emergency Department. Call via main switchboard t. 01223 245151 / 01223 805000
Rosie Maternity Unit Maternity Services. Call via main switchboard t. 01223 245151 / 01223 805000, or Rosie main reception: 01223 217617. See also “When to call?” for other useful numbers
Saffron Walden Community Midwives The Princess Alexandra Hospital Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 1Q t. 01279 444455 Saffron Walden midwifery team
Pharmacies
There are two dispensing chemists in Saffron Walden.
Newport Pharmacy, prescription pick up or delivery available.
Dental Surgeries
See Saffron Directory for numerous dentists. To our knowledge the Walden Dental Clinic and Saffron Walden Dental Clinic sometimes accept new NHS patients.
Opticians
See Saffron Directory for four opticians
Health Visitors
The Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service provides an important role in making sure all children have the best start in life, by offering a range of services to all children, young people, and families.
Saffron Walden Community Hospital is part of the Spangles Family Hub for services in pregnancy and the first five years including Health Visitors. Health Visitors are Registered Nurses with specialist training. They may also have training in Midwifery, Obstetrics and Children’s Nursing.
The image below lists the Autumn timetable regular health family drop in sessions for babies, toddlers, and school age children in Saffron Walden at the Community Hospital or Jubilee Hub (see here for up to date information).
Example timetable Autumn 2024