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Watton Medical Practice

Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

07/04/2026

World Health Day is a great time to highlight how digital access is making healthcare quicker and easier for patients. Our “Tap it, type it, we’ll take care of it” approach encourages patients to use online services like the NHS App, GP websites and online forms to get the help they need without waiting on the phone.

Using online access means you can:
• Contact your GP about a health problem quickly and easily 💻📱✨
• Submit requests at a time that suits you ⏰💙
• Get directed to the right care first time 🩺✅
• Help reduce phone lines for those who need them most ☎️💚

Online forms are simple to use and ensure your request is reviewed and prioritised appropriately by the practice team. Digital access helps improve efficiency, reduce waiting times and make care more accessible for everyone. 📲💙✨

Learn how to use an online form to contact your GP: https://ow.ly/2GRb50YB3v9

03/04/2026

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that knowing your body and checking regularly can make a real difference. Testicular cancer is most common in younger men, and early detection is highly treatable. There is nothing to feel embarrassed about when it comes to your health, and getting checked early can save lives. 💙🩺✨

How to check:
• Check yourself once a month, ideally after a warm shower or bath 🛁✨
• Gently roll each testicle between your fingers and thumb 🤲💙
• Get to know what feels normal for you 🧠✨

What to look out for:
• Any lumps or swelling 🩺⚠️
• Changes in size, shape or texture 📏✨
• A feeling of heaviness in the sc***um ⚖️💙
• A dull ache or discomfort in the lower abdomen or groin 🤕✨

If you notice anything unusual, speak to your GP. 💙🩺✨

Learn how to check yourself: https://ow.ly/ftoK50YAFPb
Read NHS guidance on symptoms and treatment: https://ow.ly/GcAn50YAFPg
Find support and information from Orchid: https://ow.ly/2uaF50YAFPe

02/04/2026

It’s National Walking Day, the perfect reminder that moving more doesn’t have to be complicated. 🚶‍♀️💚✨

A simple 10 minute brisk walk can boost your mood, improve heart health and increase energy levels. The NHS Active 10 app makes it easy to track your brisk walking, set goals and stay motivated wherever you are. Little steps really do add up to big health benefits. 🚶‍♂️💙🌿

Download the NHS Active 10 app on Android: https://ow.ly/ECW650YAwMm
Download the NHS Active 10 app on Apple: https://ow.ly/j85C50YAwMg

30/03/2026

Good nutrition and hydration are essential for overall health, energy levels and how your body feels day to day.

Eating a balanced diet with a variety of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains and protein helps fuel your body, while drinking enough water supports circulation, digestion and joint health. Hydration also plays a role in keeping connective tissues, including fascia, supple and functioning well. Small, realistic changes to your diet can make a big difference over time, and planning ahead is especially important during periods of fasting to maintain safe hydration and nutrient intake. 🥗💧💙✨

Explore NHS healthy eating advice: https://ow.ly/twXE50YzAVf
Learn about water, drinks and hydration: https://ow.ly/tpvk50YzAVC
Read about making small healthy diet changes: https://ow.ly/ZNkC50YzAVi
Find guidance on fasting safely during Ramadan: https://ow.ly/FjXB50YzAVh

28/03/2026

Don't forget! ⏰

The clocks go forward 1 hour this Sunday for Daylight Saving Time.

If your clocks don't update automatically, remember to change them before going to bed on Saturday night.

A simple change, but an easy one to forget!

27/03/2026

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a simple calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate whether your weight is in a healthy range 📊

Knowing your BMI can help identify if you may be underweight, overweight or at risk of health conditions linked to weight, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

While BMI is a useful starting point, it does not tell the whole story 👇
Waist measurement is also important, as carrying extra weight around your middle can increase your risk of health problems, even if your BMI falls within a healthy range.

Understanding both measurements can help you make informed choices about your health and seek support if needed 💙✨

Calculate your BMI:
https://ow.ly/8viZ50Yy8jI

Learn about waist measurement and type 2 diabetes risk:
https://ow.ly/MAo850Yy8jO

26/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day celebrates the power of community, connection and non-medical support to improve health and wellbeing. 🌿✨

Social prescribing links people to local activities, groups and services that can help with loneliness, stress, finances, housing, physical health and more. Being part of a community, trying new social activities or accessing practical advice can have a positive impact on both mental and physical wellbeing. Support is available in many different areas, helping people feel more connected and empowered. 💚🤝

Learn about social prescribing: https://ow.ly/WtMa50YxZxB

💡 Helpful support and resources:
• Improve your financial wellbeing with the Money and Pensions Service: https://ow.ly/N9g650YxZxb
• Get advice on housing, immigration and legal issues from Citizens Advice: https://ow.ly/Oztu50YxZx4
• Find mental and physical health advice at NHS Live Well: https://ow.ly/N5i250YxZxl
• Create a free personalised mental health plan with Every Mind Matters: https://ow.ly/6WAR50YxZxh
• Get active with We Are Undefeatable: https://ow.ly/bTHK50YxZyA
• Support dementia care through Music for Dementia: https://ow.ly/Moyc50YxZxn
• Find bereavement support services via At A Loss: https://ow.ly/qao350YxZyv

24/03/2026

Turn on notifications to get 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.

📱Tap the NHS App

23/03/2026

⭐Welcome to the team, Dr Sabbir⭐
We're excited to introduce our new GP!

Dr Sabbir qualified as a GP in 2026, although he graduated in 2017 from Bangladesh. Since graduating, he has worked in many different specialities of medicine and has settled in General Practice. He always believed - wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity (Hippocrates).

He always maintains a holistic, personalised care plan, with shared decision-making, while ensuring continuity of care.

He loves to travel with his family, this helps him live life with open eyes and an open heart, creating lots of memories.

Please join us in giving Dr Sabbir a warm welcome!

23/03/2026

🚨 Don’t ignore the signs – meningitis can kill in hours 🚨

As your GP practice, we want to make sure you and your loved ones know the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia — early action can save lives.

⚠️ Watch out for:
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Sensitivity to light
• Confusion or irritability
• Vomiting
• High temperature
• Drowsiness or difficulty waking
• Rash that doesn’t fade when pressed
• Cold hands and feet

❗ Symptoms can appear in any order — trust your instincts.

📞 If you’re worried about yourself or someone else, seek urgent medical help immediately.

📲 Learn more:
👉 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/symptoms/

❤️ Please share this post — you could help save a life.

23/03/2026

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and recognising symptoms early can make a real difference.

Symptoms may include difficulty p*eing, a weak flow, needing to p*e more often (especially at night), discomfort in the pelvic area or blood in urine/semen. If you notice changes, talk to your GP and tell them about any family history of cancer - not just immediate family, as broader history can help guide decisions about checks and referral.

Public figures like Sir Chris Hoy have also shared their cancer journeys to help raise awareness and encourage conversations about men’s health. 💙🩺✨

Learn more about prostate cancer: https://prostatecanceruk.org

Read Chris Hoy’s cancer story: https://www.ourcancerstories.com/cancer-news/chris-hoy-cancer

21/03/2026

From September 2025, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme began rolling out digital delivery of negative test results through the NHS App — and by now, this process is fully in place.

📲 Here’s how it works:
- If your result is negative, you’ll receive it directly in the NHS App, along with a notification on your device.
- If the message isn’t opened within 72 hours, a backup letter will automatically be sent.
- If your app notifications are switched off, you may also receive an SMS reminder to check the NHS App.

📬 Important:
Abnormal results will continue to be sent by post for the time being.

💻📲 With most screening invitations and reminders now sent digitally, this move to digital results is helping make cervical screening quicker and more convenient.

👉 Don’t have the NHS App yet? Download it here: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

🔔 Once downloaded, turn on notifications so you never miss an update!

Address

24 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton
Thetford
IP256FA

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441953881247

Website

https://www.wattonmedicalpractice.co.uk/

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