St Stephen's Gate Medical Practice

St Stephen's Gate Medical Practice Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a chance to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and the importance of national screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancer. Screening can help find changes early, before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful. 💙✨

Many people diagnosed with cancer now live longer and better lives thanks to improvements in detection, treatment and support. Understanding risk factors, making healthy lifestyle choices and attending screening when invited can all help reduce risk and improve survival. Support is also available for anyone affected by cancer, from diagnosis through recovery and beyond. 🎗️

View cancer survival statistics: https://ow.ly/qvqz50Y82lG
Learn about NHS screening and early diagnosis: https://ow.ly/VjfM50Y82lC
Read about causes and risk factors for cancer: https://ow.ly/ytyu50Y82lI

⏰ Reminder – Practice Closure Today (Wednesday 4 February 2026) ⏰Please remember that St Stephen’s Gate Medical Practice...
04/02/2026

⏰ Reminder – Practice Closure Today (Wednesday 4 February 2026) ⏰

Please remember that St Stephen’s Gate Medical Practice and Newmarket Road Surgery will be closed today from 1pm to 6:30pm for staff training.

The surgery will re-open as normal tomorrow at 8am.

Thank you for your understanding.

02/02/2026

Sexual Violence Awareness Week is a time to highlight support for anyone affected by sexual assault or sexual violence, including women and men. 💜

Help is available if you have experienced abuse, are worried about someone else, or need advice on staying safe. Confidential support, medical care, forensic services and sexual health checks (including STI testing) can be accessed through specialist services.

You may also see emergency alert test notifications on your phone during national testing. Opting out can help some people keep phones hidden and safe, as these alerts override silent and do not disturb settings.

You are not alone, and support is there when you are ready. 🕊️🩺✨

🔗 Get personal safety & domestic abuse advice: https://ow.ly/uip250Y5XsH

🔗 Read about sexual violence against men: https://ow.ly/HOFt50Y5XsF

🔗 NHS help after r**e and sexual assault (including SARC services): https://ow.ly/Lxzr50Y5XsP

🔗 How to opt out of emergency phone alerts: https://ow.ly/7y5H50Y5Xt0

01/02/2026

💊 Pharmacy First: the right care, closer to home

Pharmacy First allows people to get advice and treatment for some common conditions directly from a local pharmacy, without needing to see a GP first. Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can assess symptoms and provide advice or treatment where appropriate.

You can use Pharmacy First for:

Sinusitis: aged 12 years and over
Sore throat: aged 5 years and over
Earache (acute otitis media): aged 1 to 17 years
Infected insect bites: aged 1 year and over
Impetigo: aged 1 year and over
Shingles: aged 18 years and over
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs): women aged 16 to 64 years

A pharmacy is a good first choice when symptoms are mild to moderate, same-day advice is needed, or it is outside normal surgery hours.

31/01/2026

Turn on notifications to stay on top of messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they're sent.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

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Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare...
30/01/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare. 💙

Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.

Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

Learn how to manage NHS App notifications: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/managing-nhs-app-notifications/

Jess’s Rule: Three Strikes and We RethinkIf you come to see us three times with the same symptoms or concerns, especiall...
29/01/2026

Jess’s Rule: Three Strikes and We Rethink

If you come to see us three times with the same symptoms or concerns, especially if they continue, get worse, or have no clear explanation, it is a sign for us to take a closer look.

Reflect – We will think back over what you have told us. Has anything changed, or could something have been missed? We will make sure you get ongoing care, and if previous appointments were online, we may ask to see you in person for a full check-up.

Review – If there is still uncertainty, we may ask a colleague for their view and check for any warning signs that could suggest a different cause, no matter your age or background.

Rethink – If needed, we will arrange further tests or refer you to a specialist so you get the care you need.

Three visits are not just a number. They are a signal to pause, review carefully, and make sure nothing is overlooked.

28/01/2026

NHS 111 is there to help when you need urgent medical advice but it’s not an emergency. You can use NHS 111 if you’re unsure what to do, where to go, or if you need help outside of GP opening hours. 🩺💙

Find out when to use NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Trained advisors and healthcare professionals can assess your symptoms, give advice, book appointments, or direct you to the right service quickly and safely. You can access NHS 111 online or by phone, and it’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 📞✨

Use NHS 111 online: https://111.nhs.uk
Contact NHS 111 by phone: Call 111

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spendin...
26/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life

23/01/2026

Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as caring for your physical health. The Better Health – Mind Plan Quiz helps you create a personalised plan with simple, practical actions to support how you’re feeling right now. From managing stress and anxiety to improving sleep and boosting mood, trusted advice and resources can help you take positive steps for your mental health. 💙🧠✨

Take the Mind Plan Quiz: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/your-mind-plan-quiz/

Read the latest mental health features and advice: https://patient.info/features/mental-health?sort=recent

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect your health. Cervical screeni...
21/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect your health. Cervical screening helps detect abnormal cells before they can turn into cancer, and attending when invited can save lives.

Understanding the facts, challenging common myths and knowing what to expect from screening can help reduce anxiety and encourage more people to attend. Reliable information and support are available to help you make informed choices about your cervical health. 💗🩺✨

Learn more from The Eve Appeal: https://eveappeal.org.uk/

Read NHS guidance on cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Explore myths and facts about cervical screening: https://patient.info/features/cancer/what-are-the-common-myths-and-facts-about-cervical-screening

Request your repeat prescription quicker than you can say it. When it suits you. You can do more with the NHS App than ...
20/01/2026

Request your repeat prescription quicker than you can say it. When it suits you.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

Address

55 Wessex Street
Norwich
NR22TJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441603228686

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