Framfield House Surgery

24/12/2025

🎄 FROM EVERYONE AT FRAMFIELD HOUSE SURGERY 🎄

We would like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We recognise that this time of year can be difficult for some. If you are struggling and the surgery is closed, please remember that you are not alone and that support is available.

If you need urgent help:
NHS 111 – Urgent Mental Health Support
Call 111 and choose Option 2
You will be connected to local crisis services for immediate advice and support.

Finally, we would like to thank you for your continued support throughout the year.
🎄 Merry Christmas everyone 🎄

15/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Period – Community Pharmacy Opening Hours 🎄

NHS England — East of England » Pharmacies open over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays 2025/26

15/12/2025

With just over a week until Christmas, please make sure you have ordered your medication for the Christmas period and here are our opening times for during this time.

01/12/2025

Please note our opening times over the Christmas period and do not forget to ensure you have plenty of medication over the Christmas period.

28/11/2025

FRAMFIELD HOUSE SURGERY, WOODBRIDGE
PRACTICE MANAGER

Due to retirement we have a rare vacancy to recruit a Practice Manager to join our expanding, friendly and supportive team to help lead our organisation on a full or part time basis.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
• Management of day to day running of the surgery
• Adopt a strategic approach to the development, delivery and management of patient services
• Oversee and manage our appointments system
• Supporting and leading our admin and clinical teams
• Work in collaboration with our Primary Care Network
• Managing HR, staff training and staff development
• Monitor and help support the delivery of QOF
• Ensuring all patients have a positive experience
• Health & Safety lead
• Deal with practice complaints and learning events
• Work alongside the business and finance manager to ensure we stay compliant with CQC, NHS contractual obligations
Person specification:
• Practice management experience in primary care preferred but not essential
• Confident leader with excellent communication and organisation skills
• Familiarity with SystmOne desired but not essential
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Self motivated with a forward thinking, solution-focused approach
• The ability to develop, implement and embed policies, procedures and guidelines
• The ability to cope with working in an ever-evolving environment and able to cope with regular changes to ways of working
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to train staff

About the practice:
Framfield House Surgery is in a modern purpose built building in Woodbridge. We aim to provide excellent health care to our patients whilst providing a supportive working environment for all staff whereby we value professional development and we care about the health and wellbeing of our staff. We have a strong team ethos and proud to have a low staff turnover.
The post offers:
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• NHS pension scheme
• Free parking
• 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
To apply please send completed cv or to arrange an informal visit or have a chat please contact Julie Giles, Business and Finance Manager
Previous applicants need not re-apply
Julie.giles3@nhs.net or telephone 01394 615500

21/11/2025

‼️ Please be safe whilst temperatures are plunging! ❄️

Did you know?
In the UK, 1 in 3 people over 65 and 1 in 2 people over 80 experience at least one fall every year.

Falls and fractures are a serious health issue, and they remain the number one reason older people end up in the hospital emergency department.

As part of wider Age Well advice, health professionals in Suffolk and north east Essex are encouraging everyone to follow a simple checklist to help prevent falls — for ourselves and for the people we care about

✨ Just remember: FALLS

🔹 F – Friendly
Check in on family, friends and neighbours. You can even go through this checklist with them!
🔹 A – Alarm
Keep a charged mobile or personal alarm with you at all times so you can get help if needed.
🔹 L – Look
Check your walking aids and clear any obstacles or hazards around your home.
🔹 L – Lively
Stay active! Regular movement helps build strength and balance, reducing the risk of falling.
🔹 S – Slippers and Shoes
Wear safe, supportive footwear that fits well — indoors and outdoors.
Let’s help keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, steady, and confident. 💙👣

18/11/2025

Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes within the last 6 years?
You may be eligible to join the Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programme, a supportive plan designed to help you take control of your health.

👉 Click the link below to learn more
👉 To sign up, simply contact your GP surgery

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12/11/2025

Let’s talk Men’s mental health 💬

This November, in recognition of Men’s Health Awareness Month, we’re creating space for real conversations about mental wellbeing.

Mental health is one of the biggest challenges men face today - but you don’t have to face it alone. Join us for a free, friendly, and supportive session where we’ll talk openly about what really matters to us as men.

🧠 Explore what wellbeing means to you
💡 Learn simple ways to care for your mental health
🤝 Discover how we can support each other

📅 Save the date: 19th November, 6-7pm
📍 Location: Online
🔗 Join us here: wellbeingnands.co.uk/suffolk/event/mens-wellbeing-lets-talk-about-it/

This is a safe space to connect, share, and grow.

Everyone’s welcome — just bring yourself.

12/11/2025

Please note that we are closed from 1pm today for staff training.
We close for training once a month, for future dates please visit our website.
We will be open as normal from 8am tomorrow.
If you have an urgent medical issue please call 111, or if it is a medical emergency call 999.