Watton Medical Practice

09/11/2025

Be prepared for winter by making sure you can care for your family. 🫂

Stocking your medicine cabinet with painkillers, cough syrup and diarrhoea treatments, is a good place to start.

Stop by your local pharmacy or visit: www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk

08/11/2025

The flu can make children very unwell, and they can also pass it on to others. Getting your child vaccinated helps protect them, your family, and your community.

07/11/2025

⚠️ Website Issues – 07/11

We’re aware of a problem affecting the websites of several GP practices, including ours. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you need to get in touch, please visit the practice or call us on 01953 881247.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/11/2025

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, coughs, and family cancer history.

A persistent cough might be dismissed as a cold or heart issue — but sometimes, it’s more than that. If it lingers, gets worse, or you have other symptoms, get it checked.

Key point: family history of cancer doesn’t only mean the same cancer you have. When your doctor asks, they mean any cancer your relatives have had. This information can help assess your risk and guide decisions.

📚 Learn more about cancer risk and genetics:
👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/family-history-genetics-and-cancer-risk
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/inherited-cancer-genes-and-increased-cancer-risk/family-history-and-inherited-cancer-genes

Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

05/11/2025

🌸 Let’s Talk Contraception! 🌸

Choosing the right contraception can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. 💬

Talk Contraception is a trusted educational website designed to help you prepare for your contraceptive consultation. It offers clear, reliable information and guidance on how to discuss your needs, so you can feel confident in finding the option that’s right for you. 💗

Whether you’re starting contraception for the first time or reviewing your current method, Talk Contraception can help you feel informed and empowered.

👉 Visit-

Talk Contraception: enabling meaningful conversations with your healthcare professional, is a discussion aid which has been developed in collaboration with Dr Stephanie Cook, a General Practitioner with a special interest in Women's Health.

05/11/2025

🚨 Missed Appointments – Let’s Work Together! 🚨

In October, we had a total of 9,752 patient appointments booked at Watton Medical Practice. 💙

However, 379 of those appointments were missed — that’s time that could have been used to help other patients in need. 😞

If you’re unable to attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer that slot to someone else.

Here’s how you can easily cancel:
📞 Call us on 01953 881247
🌐 Cancel via our website: https://wattonmedicalpractice.co.uk/form/cancel-an-appointment/
📱 Text back to your appointment reminder message
🏥 Visit the practice in person

By keeping your appointments or cancelling in advance, you help us provide better care for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 🙏

05/11/2025

🌟 Thank You for Your Feedback! 🌟
We’re proud to share the results from our Friends and Family Test over the past month. Your feedback helps us continually improve and provide the best care possible. 🙏💙
📊 Key Highlights from Last Month are demonstrated in the photo below.
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. Your kind words and constructive feedback make all the difference in helping us serve you better. 🌱
💬 Your Voice Matters! If you haven’t already, please take a moment to share your thoughts next time you visit. Together, we can make our surgery even better!

05/11/2025

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.

Here’s what you might experience:
✔️ Physical: headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, chest‑racing heartbeats
✔️ Mental: trouble concentrating, making decisions, constant worrying
✔️ Behavioural: irritability, sleep too much or too little, eating changes, pulling away from others

When stress becomes long‑term, it can lead to burnout — extreme exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance.

You don’t have to cope with it alone.

👉 Learn more and find help:
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Take a pause. Talk it out. You matter. 💚

04/11/2025

❄️ Get Winter Ready – Enquire About Your Flu Vaccine Today! 💉
Flu season is here, and getting your flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Pop in or call reception to ask about your flu jab – if a clinician is available, we may even be able to administer it there and then, so no need to wait around!
Stay healthy this winter – protect yourself and those around you. 🌟

03/11/2025

🎇 Bonfire Night is here - and it’s a time for fun, but also for staying safe! 🔥 Before you light those fireworks and dig into all the good food, here’s what to watch out for:

🍗 Food Safety / Food Poisoning
• Don’t let food sit out too long - especially meats or salads
• Keep raw and cooked foods separate
• Store leftovers promptly at safe temperatures

🔥 Fire & Fireworks Safety
• Always follow firework instructions carefully
• Keep a safe distance
• Never relight a dud firework
• Always supervise children
• Have a bucket of water or hose nearby in case of fire
👉 Safety info:
https://ow.ly/b3YI50XjLhX
https://bonfire-night-safety.co.uk
https://www.firstaid.co.uk/fireworks-safety--first-aid/

🚑 First Aid for Firework Injuries
• Minor burns: cool under running water for 10+ minutes
• Seek medical help for deeper burns, wounds, or if you see smoke inhalation symptoms
• Use sterile dressings, don’t apply creams or adhesives until checked

Have a safe and happy Bonfire Night! 🎆

31/10/2025

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your sugar intake in check 👻🍬

How to carve a pumpkin safely:
🛠️ Use a clean, dry, well-lit area with a sturdy surface.
🧼 Wash and thoroughly dry your hands and tools to avoid slips.
🛡️ Use a proper pumpkin carving kit (small serrated saws) instead of large kitchen knives.
🔄 Always cut away from your body and use small, controlled motions.
👨‍👩‍👧 Leave the carving to adults; kids can draw the design or scoop out pulp.
⚠️ If you get cut and heavy bleeding continues for more than 15 minutes, seek medical care.

Too many sweets can impact your health in more ways than one.
Read how sugar affects your body and tips for moderating consumption:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/

Balance is everything - carve safely, enjoy treats mindfully, and take care.

30/10/2025

🌟 Good News- 30/10 🌟

Our website is now back up and running as usual! 🎉

You can once again submit all forms and requests through the website in the usual way.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while the issue was resolved.