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Domestic abuse increases by a third during major football tournaments. Please see this Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline poster for details. Please note that the poster is not compatible with visual aids, but details of the service are also available by calling the practice.
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We are letting you know about a very useful website called Germ Defence which was created by a team of doctors and scientists to give you advice that has been proven to reduce the spread of viruses in the home. It can help you plan how to protect yourself and members of your family from infection by COVID-19 and ‘flu.
Please see this article for details
All appointments can be made online via the NHS App, or by Phone 01394 382 046.
GP appointments will be by Telephone or E-consult only . Subsequently ,if a face to face
consultation is required ,your GP will book this for a mutually convenient time.
You can request prescriptions online via the NHS App
You can drop off prescription requests in the Prescription post box located on the wall outside the surgery .
Dispensary can be contacted via Email.
For Non Dispensing Patients, medication can be collected from, or delivery arranged via, your nominated pharmacy .
Any patient on an adrenaline pen should be watchful of the expiry date and if required speak to a dispenser
Thank you for your understanding.
If you need a routine blood test or INR these can now be booked online at Landseer Road and also Ipswich Hospital Outpatients. We have very limited phlebotomy appointments available at the surgery during these exceptional circumstances so your patience and support at this time is very much appreciated.
Book your blood test or INR online
If you are eligible for a Flu vaccine please contact the surgery to book an appointment. There will also be appointments available on Saturdays, bookable in advance. If you are unsure if you are eligible for a Flu vaccination, please ask any of the surgery team.
If you are aged 50-64 we now have flu clinics ready for you to book in to. Please contact the surgery to book an appointment.
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For further details see our How we use Information to Manage the Health of Local Population document.
My Care Record enables health and care professionals, directly involved in your care, to access information about you.
When telephoning the surgery our telephone options have been changed. Please listen carefully to the option you require.
This GP Practice is taking part in an important national project to improve how people are diagnosed with cancer.
From 13.00 there are no clinicians within the surgery, reception staff will be happy to make or amend appointments, but the telephones will be diverted to the 111 service. Pre-ordered prescriptions can be collected during this time.
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You can now book your appointment and order your repeat prescription online using our patient online access service. Available 24 hours a day, it's especially useful when the practice is closed or telephone lines are busy.
If you have not already registered for this service please pop into the surgery for details.
Book an Appointment
or
Order Repeat Prescriptions
Our very own Dr Bella Smith has worked at the surgery since 2014 and she has now started her own website looking at and advising on common and topical conditions. Check out the information on The Digital GP. Please note that you are unable to contact Dr Smith directly to discuss health issues, please contact the practice in the usual ways.
Did you know we have a Patient Participation Group?
The purpose of the Patient Participation Group is to help us access and use your ideas for new projects, and gaining your views as to how the practice can improve and develop.
Patient Group Page
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