The Park Surgery

21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

20/11/2025

📣 We’re hiring!
Join our dedicated team at The Park Surgery in Great Yarmouth as a Phlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant. The role will be considerably phlebotomy focused.

🔍 Role: Phlebotomist / HCA

👥 You’ll be part of a supportive team working under the supervision of our practice nurses.

💷 Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 per year (depending on experience) pro rata

⏰ Hours: 20-30 hrs per week, flexible working pattern - Ideally looking for long days Monday and Thursday, with a half day on Friday. ( This is open to review with the candidate)

📍 Location: 2a-4 Alexandra Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2HW

📅 Closing date: 3 December 2025

If you’re passionate about being part of a friendly team and making a real difference in community health — this might be for you!

Please apply on NHS jobs using the link below:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4018-25-0002

19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

18/11/2025

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way, from ordering a prescription to checking their records.

Find out more about the NHS App ➡️ nhs.uk/app

18/11/2025

If you catch a winter virus, you’re more likely to have milder symptoms and recover quicker, if you’ve had your vaccine.

If you’re eligible, book your free flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines today.

18/11/2025

💉 Protect yourself this Flu and COVID-19 season! 💉

We encourage all eligible patients to book in for their flu and COVID vaccinations. It's a simple way to help protect yourself and others this winter.

Please call the surgery to book your appointment.

🦠 Flu vaccine Eligibility:
• From 1 Sept: Pregnant women, children 2–3, primary & secondary school kids*, and children 6 months–17 years in clinical risk groups.
• From 1 Oct: Adults 65+, 18–64 in clinical risk groups, care home residents, carers, close contacts of immunocompromised people, and frontline social care workers.
• School-aged children will receive their flu jab at school, not at the surgery.
More info: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

🦠 COVID-19 vaccine Eligibility:
• From 1 Oct: People 75+, care home residents, and anyone 6 months+ with a weakened immune system.
More info: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

Let’s protect ourselves and others this winter. ❄️

17/11/2025

Every day, children and young people in Great Yarmouth are quietly caring for family members with illness, disability or addiction.

GYGYC is there for them. 💛
They offer:
• Age-specific peer support groups
• One-to-one mentoring and counselling
• Fun trips and activities that give young carers a real break

If you’re a young carer, know someone who is, or want to support this vital work, find out more or donate at 👉 https://gygyc.co.uk

Let’s make sure young carers feel seen, heard and supported.

We’re there because we care! What is a Young Carer? News A young Carer is a child or young person up to the age of 18 (or a Young Adult Carer up to the age of 21) whose life is affected by looking after someone with a disability or long-term illness or health condition. They carry out, often on a ...

17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

16/11/2025

Not sure where to turn for help with your health?

Find out about the range of NHS services you can get through the NHS App, and other ways to access primary care services like pharmacies and GP practices.

https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/support-primary-care/improving-access-to-primary-care/

14/11/2025

🌿 Health & Wellbeing Fair! 🌿

You’re warmly invited to the Health & Wellbeing Fair on Sunday 25th January, 11am–4pm at the Gorleston Pavilion Theatre.

Come along to:
• Explore a wide range of wellbeing and community stalls
• Enjoy taster sessions and demonstrations
• Watch performances from local groups
• Relax with refreshments from the theatre bar

A friendly, welcoming event for anyone looking to discover local activities, support, and ways to boost wellbeing.

📍 Gorleston Pavilion Theatre & Bandstand
🕚 11am–4pm – Free entry!

✨ More details about stallholders and activities will be shared in January – keep an eye out!

14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

13/11/2025

If you care for a loved one, create an emergency carer plan to be prepared for any unexpected circumstances this winter.

Be prepared ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk