Victoria Surgery

24/08/2025

Pregnant? You can refer yourself online to start care with a midwife right away.

Aim to do this by 10 weeks – but it’s never too late to start.

Once signed up, your local maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment.

Start here: https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/

21/08/2025

The HPV vaccine is given to boys to help protect against a range of cancers, including head, neck and mouth cancers.
All boys born after 1st September 2009 who missed their vaccination can catch up at their GP practice until their 25th birthday - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

Cancer Support Suffolk East of England Cancer Alliance Healthy Suffolk East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Healthwatch Essex Healthwatch Suffolk Suffolk GP Federation

21/08/2025

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

To find out how to do this, visit https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

19/08/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ‼️
PRACTICE CLOSURE FOR STAFF TRAINING

From 12.30pm to 18:30pm on Thursday 4th September this practice will be closed for important clinical education and training purposes:

Emergency cover will be provided, please telephone 111 to access these services:

· Telephone triage
· Face-to-face appointments

Repeat prescription requests will not be dealt with during these times so please ensure sufficient notice is given to enable your practice to provide these for you prior to practice closure dates.

18/08/2025

Will you have enough repeat prescription medicine to last over the coming holiday weekend?

Remember, GP practices will be closed on Monday August 25.

13/08/2025

Please remember to keep your asthma inhaler out of direct sunlight and hot environments, like the car glove box. If it gets too hot it might not work properly.

Asthma + Lung UK East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Community Pharmacy Essex Community Pharmacy Norfolk & Suffolk Suffolk GP Federation

12/08/2025

If you’re spending time outdoors in the hot weather remember to travel with bottled water, apply sunscreen frequently and protect yourself from the sun during the hottest hours of the day, between 11am and 3pm.

08/08/2025

📅 Save the Date for Your Flu & Covid Vaccines!
Stay well this winter — book your vaccinations at your local GP practice.
Eligible patients will be invited from the 1st September.
💉 Why book with us?
Your GP team knows your health best — and by coming to the practice, you help us keep services running for everyone.
✅ Easy booking
✅ Professional care
✅ Support your local NHS team
📲 Appointments available soon

08/08/2025

All GP practices in the Suffolk and north east Essex area are accredited "Veteran Friendly" by Royal College of General Practitioners - meaning staff have the required expertise to supports veterans with their specific health needs - https://ow.ly/IIhP50WBfm6

07/08/2025