Sutterton Surgery

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

NHS bowel cancer screening kits are offered to everyone aged between 50 and 74.

They can help find cancer early, before you even have any symptoms. And the earlier cancer is found, the easier it can be to treat.

When your kit arrives, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

Let someone else know they should send their kit back – especially as April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month.

More info: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

02/04/2026

Just a quick reminder!
We’ll be closed tomorrow on Good Friday, 3rd April and Easter Monday, 6th April.

If you need medical help while we’re closed:
📞 Call 111 for non-emergencies
🚨 Call 999 for emergencies only

We’ll be back open as normal on Tuesday 7th April.

Wishing you all a safe and joyful Easter!
💙🐣🐰💐

02/04/2026

🌼🐣 Easter Raffle Update 🐣🌼

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Easter Afternoon Tea & Beetle Drive — and especially to those who took part in our Easter raffle! 💛🌷

The event helped raise valuable funds for the Sutterton Surgery Bereavement Group 💛

Our Easter raffle prizes were kindly donated and organised by the PPG, with all proceeds going towards the Surgery Patient Equipment Fund.

We’re pleased to share that the raffle has now been drawn, and all winners have been contacted 🎉
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Thank you again to everyone who joined us and contributed — you made the day so special. We truly couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you 🩵

01/04/2026

Today marks the start of and we need your help! Share this post to raise vital awareness📢

Nine in 10 people survive bowel cancer when diagnosed at the earliest stages. That's why this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month we’re asking you to help share life-saving awareness about the disease.

Together, we can raise awareness and move closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer. 💛

To learn more and get involved go to https://bit.ly/4boZxCs

30/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Namrata, our new Stop Smoking Practitioner at Sutterton Surgery 🩵

Ready to quit? Visit https://bit.ly/SmokeFreeLincolnshire or call the surgery to enquire for FREE support 🚭

27/03/2026

23/03/2026

🐣🐰 EASTER OPENING HOURS 🐰🐣

Please take note of our opening hours over Easter.

Thursday 2nd April: 8.00am–6.30pm
Friday 3rd April: CLOSED
Saturday 4th April: CLOSED
Sunday 5th April: CLOSED
Monday 6th April: CLOSED
Tuesday 7th April: 8.00am–6.30pm

We will return to normal opening hours from Tuesday 7th April.

Please ensure you order your repeat medication in plenty of time. For dispensing patients, please allow around 5 full working days for your prescription to be processed (weekends not included). Please do not attend to collect your medication until you have received a text message confirming it is ready.

If you require medical attention while the surgery is closed, please call 111 for non-emergencies or 999 for emergencies only.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time, as we continue to work under increased demand and reduced staffing levels.

Thank you 🐣🩵

23/03/2026

Please be advised that we will be holding a staff meeting on:

Wednesday, 25th March
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
At the surgery

Kindly note that the surgery will be closed from 1:00 PM and will reopen at 2:30 PM.

We apologise for the short notice and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you 💙

20/03/2026

🚨 Important Update for Our Patients 🚨

Following recent national news regarding a meningococcal (MenB) outbreak in the Canterbury area, we want to reassure patients and provide clear guidance.

The outbreak, which has been widely reported in the news, has affected a number of young people, particularly students, and has sadly resulted in serious illness and deaths. Public Health authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely, and vaccination has been expanded to help prevent further spread.

💉 Who this applies to:
Vaccinations are being offered to individuals identified as eligible, including:
• Students who normally live or study at universities in Canterbury (including those who may now have returned home to Lincolnshire)
• Individuals identified as close contacts who have been advised to take antibiotics
• People who attended specific venues linked to the outbreak during the identified dates

💉 What this means locally:
Although this outbreak is centred in Kent, patients in Lincolnshire may be affected if they have recently been in the Canterbury area (for example, students returning home).

If you have been contacted or advised that you are eligible for the MenB vaccine, please contact us at Sutterton Surgery to arrange an appointment.

If you have not been contacted or advised that you are eligible, there is currently no need to take action.

⚠️ Please remain vigilant for symptoms such as:
• Fever
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Rash that does not fade when pressed
• Sudden onset of high fever
• Severe and worsening headache
• Stiff neck
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Joint and muscle pain
• Dislike of bright lights
• Very cold hands and feet
• Seizures
• Confusion or delirium
• Extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking

Meningitis can develop quickly, so if you feel unwell or are concerned, please seek urgent medical advice.

Thank you for your understanding while we support this important public health response.🩵