Mount Farm Surgery

24/07/2025

https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/samaritans-awareness-day/

Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7

21/07/2025

14/07/2025

From midday to 6:30pm on Tuesday 15th July, 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 at Drovers House in Bury St Edmunds or Unity Healthcare (Greenfields Way), Haverhill

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.

14/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who is doing their bit to help reduce medicine waste in Suffolk and north east Essex. You can help, too.

✅ Only order what you need
✅ Let us know if your medicines are no longer right for you
✅ Take your medicines into hospital
✅ Dispose of medicines safely

Follow the link in the comments to learn more about how to help.

07/07/2025

https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1

Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 takes place from 7-13 July 2025. Sign up today to receive information and free digital resources to take part in the campaign.

03/07/2025

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

03/07/2025

https://achildofmine.org.uk/national-bereaved-parents-awareness-day/

National Bereaved Parents Day was set up in 2020 after we realised there wasn’t a specific day that honoured bereaved parents from all walks of life. We wanted to bring together anyone affected by the loss of a child to show them that they are not alone.

26/06/2025

Armed Forces Day, 28th June

Today is an opportunity to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community – from currently serving personnel to service families, veterans and cadets.

Are you a veteran? It’s really important to let us know if you’re currently serving or have left the Armed Forces so we can ensure we look after the needs of you and your family.

20/06/2025

MND awareness, 21st June

This year, for Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day, those affected by the condition are shedding light on the hidden realities of living with this debilitating disease.

These infographics are great tools to share, to show what MND is:

A key focus of the Association is to raise awareness and understanding of motor neurone disease (MND).

19/06/2025

Cervical Screening Awareness Week, 19th – 24th June

Cervical screening (which used to be called a smear test) is a free NHS health test that’s offered to women and all people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64. It helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for human papillomavirus (HPV). Screening saves over 5,000 lives a year. It’s a quick test, and we’ll make you feel relaxed and comfortable. This is a life-saving test, so when invited, please make sure you .

Worried about attending your cervical screening? There’s nothing to be afraid of; it’s quick and our nurses are used to carrying out this procedure. Find out more here:
https://www.cervicalcancerpreventionweek.com/?questionId=2da414d0-9f10-4cf3-8586-3d5b0239826a&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d

If you’re a trans man, you’re non-binary or intersex, and you have a cervix, you’ll still be at risk of cervical cancer and it’s important to remember to attend your screening appointment.
https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/preventing-cancer/information-for-trans-and-non-binary-people/

We're in a race to eliminate Cervical Cancer. Find out more information on Cervical Screening and HPV vaccination. Don't Miss Out, this is a life-saving test, when invited:

16/06/2025

Learning Disability Week, 16th – 22nd June

The theme for Learning Disability Week 2025 is ‘Do you see me?’. The aim of the week is to help people with a learning disability be seen, heard and valued. You can find an easy-read version of the information here: https://www.mencap.org.uk/easyread/learning-disability-week-2025

Learning disabilities affect different people in different ways, and each person has their own individual support needs. If you need extra help or assistance when you’re visiting our practice, please do ask our reception team.

Every year we celebrate Learning Disability Week. Easy read

12/06/2025

Diabetes Week, 10th – 16th June

If you’re living with diabetes, it’s important to attend your regular checks with us at the surgery. We understand it can feel like you don’t have time or you’re feeling fine, but these checks will help keep you healthy and provide support, even if you feel like you don’t need it! Read here what to expect:

Diabetes can cause other health problems that can become serious if not picked up and monitored or treated in the early stages. So regular diabetes health checks – sometimes called your yearly or annual review – are part of your routine NHS treatment.