Needham Market Country Practice Noticeboard

02/02/2026

"In 2023, date showed that around 4.6 million people, aged 25-64 in England (1 in 3) have never been screened or have not taken up their latest invitation to book their appointment for cervical screening. Our project focuses on reducing the fears and negative stigma surrounding cervical screening, whilst highlighting the importance of attending" - Very Important Invitation

For more information, and to book an appointment please visit: https://suffolkfed.org.uk/healthcare-services/cervical-screening/

16/01/2026

We have recently been struggling to get in contact with some patients for important yearly health reviews. Please ensure your contact details are up to date with us. You do not need to telephone the surgery for this, please update any details using our website:
https://www.needhamsurgery.co.uk/clinics-and-services/your-record/keep-us-up-to-date/change-of-contact-details-form/

Thank you.

To update details like your name, address, phone numbers or email address: If you have moved to a new address, you will need to be in our catchment area to stay registered with our surgery.

12/01/2026

NSFT have some useful, free parent and carer workshops planned for the spring term. Please see the link below to find out more and book.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/psychology-in-schools-team-nsft-32627846273

24/12/2025

24/12/2025

Pharmacies that will be open Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The list of Suffolk and North East Essex pharmacies that will be open on Christmas Day (25 Dec) and Boxing Day (26 Dec) are below. 👇

All East of England pharmacy opening times over the Christmas period can be found here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/east-of-england/pharmacy-information/

You can also use the NHS Find a Pharmacy website to find the details of community pharmacies open near you: http://nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy

22/12/2025

** CHRISTMAS PERIOD OPENING HOURS **

https://www.needhamsurgery.co.uk/christmas-period-opening-hours-2026/

Please note we will be closed on the following days:
DEC 25TH (CHRISTMAS DAY)
DEC 26TH (BOXING DAY)
DEC 27TH (SATURDAY)
JAN 1ST (NEW YEARS DAY)
JAN 3RD (SATURDAY)

111 is available for any medical advice during these periods of closure. 999 should only been used in a life threatening emergency.

Please be aware of our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period…

12/11/2025

Today, Wednesday 12th November from 12:30pm this practice will be closed for important clinical education and training purposes: Emergency cover will be provided, please telephone 111 to access these services.

01/10/2025

Stoptober starts today! Looking for support in Suffolk? Visit: https://feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk/stop-smoking/ for more information.

Stoptober starts today.

You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan.

➡️ https://ow.ly/TWRZ50WSZSi

24/09/2025

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/

01/09/2025

Hello September!❤️ 🍂

Get your month off to a good start by watching some of our on demand wellbeing workshops! They're free and ready to watch at a time and place that suits you👇

wellbeingnands.co.uk/suffolk/get-support/courses/

01/09/2025

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist-in-an-emergency/

11/08/2025

We are now a registered venue to distribute free condoms for those aged between 16-24. For more information please visit: https://ec-card.org.uk/