St James and St Osyth Surgery

18/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

18/03/2026

Re Men B Vaccine - see below.

Men B Vaccinations administered outside the normal NHS vaccination schedule (outlined in the link below), can be sourced privately 💉

Meningitis is a serious condition where the protective layers (meninges) around the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. It has many causes, such as different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In the UK, most cases are due to bacteria

04/03/2026

Do you want to learn more about the menopause, need support managing menopausal symptoms, or want to know more about HRT?

Join a Virtual Menopause Group Clinic, organised by the NHS in Suffolk and north east Essex and hosted by Dr Lindsey Crockett, a local GP with a special interest in menopause.

📅 Thurs 12 March
🕖 7.30pm
📌 Online

Head to the comments for a link to more info.

20/02/2026

More than 100,000 patients at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals are now using MyChart. It's a free app that puts people in control of their own hospital healthcare.

With MyChart, patients can:

📲 Securely access parts of their health records

📝 Check in for appointments and complete forms in advance

💬 Get real-time updates on test results and follow-up appointments

✅ Use the same login across all ESNEFT departments

👥 Give trusted family or friends access to their MyChart account to help with appointments or managing their health record

📢 Soon view their information through the NHS App too.

Patients who use MyChart are also less likely to miss appointments, helping to improve care for everyone in our communities.

MyChart is part of the Trust’s new Epic Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. It's designed to make your healthcare smoother, faster and more connected.

You can use the MyChart app on your:

📱Mobile
👩‍💻Tablet, or
💻 Computer

If you or a loved one are receiving care and treatment at ESNEFT and you're not already using MyChart, it's easy to get started.

You can download MyChart on the App Store (for Apple devices) or get it on Google Play (for Android devices).

You can also find out more about MyChart and register your account by visiting the homepage of the ESNEFT website 👍

29/01/2026

22/12/2025

🧼 Flu is spreading. With lots of people feeling unwell with flu symptoms, it’s important to remember there are steps we can all take to avoid passing it on. 🤧

17/12/2025

Pharmacy opening hours over the holiday period.

20/11/2025

Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the last six years?

You may be eligible for the Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programme.

Sign up now to join in January - https://www.counterweight.org/pages/t2dr-referrer-SNEE

29/10/2025

From today women can get the emergency contraceptive pill for free from pharmacies, without needing a GP appointment.

➡️ https://england.nhs.uk/2025/10/free-morning-after-pill-women-high-street-pharmacies-nhs-expansion/

Community Pharmacy Essex Community Pharmacy Norfolk & Suffolk

07/10/2025

If you’re pregnant, you’re eligible for flu, RSV and whooping cough vaccines. Speak to your midwife, GP practice or pharmacist about vaccinations. 👩‍⚕️💬🤰

Visit nhs.uk/PregnancyVaccinations for more details.

05/10/2025

We've launched a free app called MyChart to help you access your hospital health information more easily
Using the app or website, you can:
· see your letters, appointments and health records
· receive test results
· message your care teams with non-urgent enquiries
· help a family member manage their care
· check in and fill our questionnaires ahead of your appointment
· link your records with another trust where you’re receiving care if they also use MyChart
Ready to take control of your care? Find out more on our website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/mychart/