Woolpit Health Centre

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03/12/2025

27/11/2025

Looking after the health of you and your family is one of the most important investments you can make in your life.

Vaccinations

Unfortunately, this year there has been an outbreak of measles in the UK and Australia has experienced its worst winter for influenza since records began.

For some these diseases can lead to hospitalisation, permanent disability or even death.

To reduce the risk, we therefore urge those who are eligible to make sure they are vaccinated.

Whilst it is normally given as a childhood vaccine, the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine can be given at any age.

If you're not sure if you've been fully vaccinated please contact us so we can check your records.

You are eligible for a free flu vaccine if you:
* are 65 years or over by 31st March 2026;
* are pregnant;
* have certain long-term conditions;
* are a carer;
* live with someone with a weak immune system;
* are 2–3 years-old;
* are school aged children (reception to year 11) - please note school aged children are usually vaccinated at school.

If you or your family are eligible and yet to be vaccinated, please contact us for an appointment.

27/11/2025

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available.

Find out how to get the help you need. Go to nhs.uk/urgentdentalcare

26/11/2025

We have been informed that the Breast Screening Unit will now be arriving on the morning of Thursday 27th November.

Please see previous post regarding the limited car parking spaces within the Health Centre car park.

24/11/2025

You are not alone this Monday morning.

If you need to talk call Samaritans anytime on 116 123.

24/11/2025

The Breast Screening Mobile Unit will be returning to the Health Centre from Friday 28th November 2025. It will be located at the back of the Health Centre car park, which will reduce the number of available parking spaces.

Additional parking is available in the community car park, accessible via Beaker Place.

The screening unit will remain on site until mid-January 2026, allowing the West Suffolk Hospital team to screen all eligible patients.

21/11/2025

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

Not every illness needs antibiotics. Resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern, so help to preserve their efficacy for when they’re really needed!
Always take antibiotics as prescribed
Never miss a dose
Complete a course in full
Vaccinate yourself and your family
Keep antibiotics for when they’re really needed. You could save a life.

21/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

20/11/2025

Being a carer is hard. There are no set hours and you’re often caring for someone close to you.
Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or friend. They may not even view themselves as carers. But who looks after you when you’re looking after someone else? All carers deserve to understand their rights and be supported to use them if they wish.

Discover more here:

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.

20/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Light up your life with purple on 20th November 2025 to commemorate World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Whether you or someone close to you, or you simply show support for the cause, taking part in Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer helps to raise awareness of this devastating disease. https://purplelightsuk.org/

19/11/2025

This day shines a light on those forever changed by losing someone to su***de.

In the UK, around 6,000 people die by su***de every year – and research shows that around 147 people are affected by every single loss. The grief is deep, complex and long-lasting.

It’s important to know you’re not alone.

We are the only UK-based organisation offering peer-led support to adults impacted by su***de loss. We help individuals support each other, at the time of their loss and in the months and years that follow. We aim to provide safe, confidential environments where people can share their experiences an...