St James and St Osyth Surgery

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/

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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/

25/09/2025

24/09/2025

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/

22/09/2025

Every day, someone dies waiting for an organ transplant.

This Organ Donation Week (22-28 Sept), confirm your organ donor status and help save lives.

Go here - https://ow.ly/Vvmv50X01Hv

22/09/2025

Free Blood Pressure monitor hire from all Essex Libraries with you Library Card.

08/09/2025

It’s know your numbers week. We have a pop up BP station at the surgery today and Wednesday. If you haven’t had your BP taken recently please drop in to see the team

03/09/2025

We are exploring the future provision of dermatology services and need your help.

Dermatology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails and covers conditions such as acne, psoriasis and eczema.

Are you -
- someone who has experienced dermatology services?
- supported a friend, relative, or a person that you care for to access dermatology?
- representing a community group?
- a health and care professional?

If so we'd very much appreciate it if you'd share your experiences so we can make local services even better. Give your views here by Sep 20 - https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dermatology

Do please share, thank you.

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29/08/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

14/08/2025

It may be , but you don’t need an A-level in maths or biology to know 2 doses of + 1 dose of = protection from uni-ruining illnesses like or . 🛡️🎓
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/ #:~:text=underlying%20health%20conditions-,Important,-If%20you%27re%20starting