Barrack Lane Medical Centre

09/04/2026

Our next Patient Participation Group meeting is taking place on Tuesday 12 May at 1.30pm.

Please let Sandra know if you are not currently a member and are thinking about joining us.

09/04/2026

Bags of taste are offering free cooking courses to support families and students who are struggling with the rising cost of living by helping them learn practical cooking skills, how to shop on a tight budget, and how to create healthy, affordable meals.

07/04/2026

01/04/2026

The surgery will close on Thursday 2nd April at 6.30pm for the Bank Holiday weekend. We will open again on Tuesday 6th April at 8am.

If you require medical assistance while we are closed please contact NHS 111 either online at 111.nhs.uk or by telephoning 111.

30/03/2026

Do you have old or damaged vinyl records you no longer need?

We are collecting unwanted records (any condition) to use in a creative NHS activity that helps to create awareness of mental health support in our local communities. We would be so grateful to anyone able to help us with this, and we will happily come and collect the records from a convenient place near you.

If you’d like to donate, please email Suffolk.CommunityTeam@nsft.nhs.uk and we’ll organise a convenient collection. Thank you for helping us reduce waste and support local wellbeing.

26/03/2026

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

13/03/2026

The 4Ts are signs of type 1 diabetes in children (and adults).

They’re simple to remember and if you spot any of these signs, at any time, see a doctor for a diabetes test immediately:

Toilet (increased wees and wet nappies or unusual bed wetting) 🚽
Thirsty (drinking lots) 💧
Tired (more than usual) 😴
Thinner (the child may look or feel thinner or their clothes may be looser) ⚖️

While these symptoms don’t always mean diabetes, they should be checked immediately. As if type 1 diabetes is left undiagnosed, it can make you really ill, really quickly and lead to a potentially fatal condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Please hit share and help spread awareness of the 4Ts.

Together, we can save lives.

03/03/2026

The surgery has pledged our commitment to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, which means we have committed to a zero-tolerance approach to any unwanted, inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviours towards staff.

By signing the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we are creating a safe place where staff can come to work every day to provide compassionate care and support to others.

02/03/2026

February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month – here are the most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer 👇

It's important to know what's normal for your body. Your symptoms are unlikely to be cancer but if these symptoms are unusual for you or won’t go away, get them checked by your doctor.

Share this post to help us raise awareness 🔃

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.