Asthma
Invitations to see our practice nurse are sent out annually.
Coronary Heart Disease
Invitations to attend our Review Clinics are sent out from the Health Centre.
Cervical Smears
Available with the Practice Nurses. Please let the receptionist know when you book your appointment that it is for a cervical smear.
Please bring a urine sample to your appointment.
NHS cervical screening uses HPV primary testing every 5 years for ages 25-49 and every 5 years for ages 50-64. The previous 3-yearly interval was replaced in 2024.
Please bring a urine sample to your appointment.
NHS cervical screening uses HPV primary testing every 5 years for ages 25-49 and every 5 years for ages 50-64. The previous 3-yearly interval was replaced in 2024.
Stop Smoking Service
Provided by Feel good Suffolk, follow the link; Stop Smoking – Feel Good Suffolk, or telephone 0345 603 4060.
Minor Surgery
By arrangement with your doctor.
New Patient Medical
All newly registered patients should complete their patient questionnaire to the best of their knowledge, any concerns can be addressed by the practice.
Social Services
Available at ‘Customer First’ on 08456 023023.
MacMillan Nurse
Contact a Macmillan adviser: call free on 0808 808 00 00.
Community Mental Health Team
Your doctor may refer relevant problems to this team which is based in Stowmarket.
Private Medicals
Doctors undertake medicals by appointment. Please ask at reception for details of times and fees.
Bowel cancer screening
Bowel cancer screening is a test you do at home that checks for signs of bowel cancer. It’s offered to people aged 50 to 74.
Why bowel cancer screening is done
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.
Bowel cancer screening uses a test called a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to look for blood in a sample of your poo. This could be a sign of bowel cancer.
You collect the sample at home and send it by post to be tested.
It can help find cancer early, and before you have any symptoms, which may mean it’s easier to treat.
Why bowel cancer screening is done
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.
Bowel cancer screening uses a test called a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to look for blood in a sample of your poo. This could be a sign of bowel cancer.
You collect the sample at home and send it by post to be tested.
It can help find cancer early, and before you have any symptoms, which may mean it’s easier to treat.
Breast screening (mammogram)
NHS breast screening uses X-rays, called mammograms, to look for cancers that are too small to see or feel. Women aged 50 to 70 are invited for a mammogram every 3 years. Some areas are trialling extension to ages 47-73.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a test to check if there’s a swelling in your aorta, which is the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the tummy (abdomen).
AAA screening is offered to all men over the age of 64. Anyone assigned male at birth who is over the age of 64 can have it. Men are invited for a one-off ultrasound scan during the year they turn 65 to check for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
AAA screening is offered to all men over the age of 64. Anyone assigned male at birth who is over the age of 64 can have it. Men are invited for a one-off ultrasound scan during the year they turn 65 to check for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
NHS Health Check
What is an NHS Health Check?
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of the health of your heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular health). It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:
– heart disease
– diabetes
– kidney disease
– stroke
During the check-up you’ll discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions.
If you’re aged over 65, you’ll also be told about symptoms of dementia to look out for, as some types of dementia have the same risk factors as these conditions. You can also be given details of local services that help with dementia.
Who is the NHS Health Check for?
The check is for people who are aged 40 to 74 who do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions:
– heart disease
– chronic kidney disease
– diabetes
– high blood pressure (hypertension)
– atrial fibrillation
– transient ischaemic attack
– inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia)
– heart failure
– peripheral arterial disease
– stroke
– currently being prescribed medicines such as statins to lower cholesterol
– previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years
You should be offered regular check-ups if you have already been diagnosed with one of these conditions. Your care team will be able to give you more information about this.
How do I get an NHS Health Check?
If you’re aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should be invited to an NHS Health Check by your GP or local council every 5 years.
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up for adults aged 40-74 without pre-existing conditions, offered every 5 years to assess risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of the health of your heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular health). It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:
– heart disease
– diabetes
– kidney disease
– stroke
During the check-up you’ll discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions.
If you’re aged over 65, you’ll also be told about symptoms of dementia to look out for, as some types of dementia have the same risk factors as these conditions. You can also be given details of local services that help with dementia.
Who is the NHS Health Check for?
The check is for people who are aged 40 to 74 who do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions:
– heart disease
– chronic kidney disease
– diabetes
– high blood pressure (hypertension)
– atrial fibrillation
– transient ischaemic attack
– inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia)
– heart failure
– peripheral arterial disease
– stroke
– currently being prescribed medicines such as statins to lower cholesterol
– previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years
You should be offered regular check-ups if you have already been diagnosed with one of these conditions. Your care team will be able to give you more information about this.
How do I get an NHS Health Check?
If you’re aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should be invited to an NHS Health Check by your GP or local council every 5 years.
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up for adults aged 40-74 without pre-existing conditions, offered every 5 years to assess risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.