Barrack Lane Medical Centre

23/02/2026

Today is Helplines Awareness Day. Helplines are a lifeline for anyone in crisis, offering support, guidance and a listening ear when you need it most.

One user of our helpline shared -

“I reached out to Anglia Care Trust and I immediately felt at ease and listened to. The compassion and professionalism shown was second to none. Thank you so much.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse in Suffolk, the Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline is here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0800 068 4141.

You don’t have to face it alone.

16/02/2026

February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month
All we ask is that you be aware of symptoms including; persistent heartburn, indigestion, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, and a chronic cough.

More Than Just Heartburn? Using long-term, over-the-counter medication for heartburn can mask underlying issues, so go and chat to your GP.

Know the risks: smoking, obesity, and untreated, long-term acid reflux.

09/02/2026

05/02/2026

Follow Mind for Time to Talk Day 2026 and beyond.

30/01/2026

We'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to give your thoughts on the future of NHS community health services in Suffolk - take the survey at https://ow.ly/MUqs50Y5VpZ

28/01/2026

How is your emotional and physical wellbeing? Has your caring role had an impact?

Join us online on Tuesday 10th February from 10.30am for a supportive and practical workshop focused on boosting your wellbeing and self-care. We’ll explore:
▶️ What wellbeing really means
▶️ The 5 Ways to Wellbeing
▶️ Strategies to support your wellbeing
▶️ How to overcome common challenges
▶️ Planning your personal wellbeing goals

If you're registered with us as a family carer and feel this could benefit you, we’d love to see you there.

👉 Book your place here: https://bit.ly/SFC-W4M-1002

27/01/2026

19/01/2026

14/01/2026

Our Patient Participation Group meeting is taking place at lunchtime today. Please feel free to pop in.

Our next Patient Participation Group meeting is taking place on Wednesday 14 January 1.30pm-2.30pm.

This will be an informal meeting where all patients are welcome to attend to share their feedback.

Please let Sandra know if you will be attending.

Thank you.

07/01/2026

Don't forget our Patient Participation Group meeting is taking place in a weeks' time. If you would like to attend please let Sandra know.

Our next Patient Participation Group meeting is taking place on Wednesday 14 January 1.30pm-2.30pm.

This will be an informal meeting where all patients are welcome to attend to share their feedback.

Please let Sandra know if you will be attending.

Thank you.

06/01/2026