Vida Healthcare

Vida Healthcare Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services. Since 1995 we have held accreditation as Investors in People.

Opening Hours:
*Gayton Road - 08:00 to 18:30 Mon-Fri
*Carole Brown - 08:00 to 18.30 Mon-Fri
*The Hollies (Downham Market) - 08:00 to 18:30 Mon-Fri (Extended hours Monday until 19.00)
*Hunstanton - 08:00 to 18:30 Mon-Fri, 09:00 to 12:00 Weekends (Closed at 13:00 - 14:00 on Tues and Thurs)
*St Augustine's - 08:00 - 17:30 Mon to Fri (St Augustine's is closed 13.00 - 14.00 everyday)

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Vida Healthcare is a traditional GP Partnership established for over 60 years in Kings Lynn. Instead of being ‘Dr X and Partners’ we call ourselves by the more modern name of Vida Healthcare (Vida being Spanish for ‘Life’). We are the largest GP Practice in Norfolk with a responsibility for caring for almost 35,400 patients. We have three Surgeries in Kings Lynn (22000 patients) one in Downham Market (2600 patients), another at Dersingham (6000 patients) and one in Hunstanton (4800 patients) We are the only Practice in Norfolk to hold the Quality Practice Award accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners. We have a team of 18 doctors, about 25 nurses and about 50 support staff. Several of our nurses have prescribing rights and they provide acute and chronic care. Several of them are very specialized and they run the chronic care clinics. Other nurses provide a treatment room service and clinical nursing assistants offer phlebotomy and other tests. District nurses are based at all 3 Centres and others e.g. midwife and dietician visit regularly. We have a dispensary at our Dersingham surgery.

08/05/2026

Ordering repeat prescriptions through the NHS App is a quick and convenient way to manage your medicines without needing to call your GP.

You can request your medication anytime, track its progress and have it sent directly to your chosen pharmacy.

Step-by-step:
• Log in to the NHS App 📱🔐
• Go to ‘Services’ or the homepage 💻✨
• Select ‘Request repeat prescriptions’ 💊🩺
• Choose the medicines you need ✔️📋
• Confirm your nominated pharmacy 🏥📍
• Submit your request and track its progress 📊💙

Your GP will review and approve the request before it is sent to your pharmacy, and you can check updates in the app, such as whether it’s waiting for approval or ready to collect.

Using the NHS App helps save time, reduces phone calls and makes managing your health easier. 💙📱✨

Learn how to request a prescription: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/requesting-a-prescription/

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can be unpredictable, painful and life-changing.This year, you can make a difference by s...
06/05/2026

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can be unpredictable, painful and life-changing.

This year, you can make a difference by simply getting out and walking. 🚶‍♀️

“My WALK IT” is a flexible walking challenge you can take part in your own way – at your own pace, in your own time – while raising funds to support people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Take on 5 KM, 10 KM, a Half-marathon, or a Marathon
Lace up and walk at your own pace, solo, with friends, or with family. From park strolls to scenic trails, every step you take helps fund vital research and support people living with Crohn’s or Colitis.

Sign up, choose your distance, share your challenge and start fundraising now.

Enter our prize draw to win a Fitbit if you sign up before the 15th May! (T&Cs apply)

Find out more or sign up here:
My WALK IT 👉 https://crohns-colitis-uk.sync.giving/mywalkit-2026/?utm_source=Social+Media&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=My+WALK+IT&utm_id=Redmoor+Health

Every step helps support vital research and services. 💜

📢 Did you know?Your local library can support you with managing your own health online!From using the NHS App to booking...
05/05/2026

📢 Did you know?

Your local library can support you with managing your own health online!

From using the NHS App to booking appointments and ordering prescriptions, friendly staff are there to guide you step by step.

👩‍💻 One-to-one support sessions available
📍 In person or online

Find out more: www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

Too many women still die from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth.Skilled care before, during, and after ...
05/05/2026

Too many women still die from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth.

Skilled care before, during, and after birth can save lives — and midwives are best placed to provide it.

📊 Achieving universal coverage of midwife-delivered interventions by 2035 could avert 67% of these deaths.
⚠️ But the world is short of one million midwives.

Urgent action is needed to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce.

This , sign the global petition calling on policymakers for 👇
https://millionmore.org/petition/

Having a personalised asthma action plan can help you stay in control of your symptoms and know exactly what to do if th...
04/05/2026

Having a personalised asthma action plan can help you stay in control of your symptoms and know exactly what to do if they change. It is a written plan agreed with your healthcare professional that explains your daily treatment, how to recognise worsening symptoms and what steps to take in an emergency.

A good asthma action plan can help you:
• Understand your triggers and how to avoid them 🌿⚠️
• Take the right medication at the right time 💊🩺
• Spot early warning signs of an asthma attack 👀💨
• Know when to seek urgent medical help 🚑⏱️

Keeping your plan up to date and easy to access can give you confidence and help prevent serious asthma attacks. 💙🫁✨

Learn more about asthma action plans: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/manage/your-asthma-action-plan

01/05/2026

Knowing the signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives and reduce long-term disability. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and urgent treatment is essential.

Remember the FAST signs:
• Face drooping on one side 😟
• Arm weakness or numbness 💪⚠️
• Speech difficulty or slurred speech 🗣️❗
• Time to call 999 immediately ⏱️🚑

Recovery doesn’t stop after hospital care. Ongoing support, rehabilitation and connecting with others can make a big difference to rebuilding confidence and independence after a stroke. Peer support groups and specialist organisations can provide advice, encouragement and a sense of community for both patients and carers. 💙🧠✨

Find support for stroke survivors: https://ow.ly/8UPB50YOU7v
Learn about support and community at Different Strokes: https://ow.ly/jyiv50YOU87
Join peer support groups: https://ow.ly/QbX850YOU7C

Allergies are common and can range from mild to severe. They happen when the body reacts to something harmless like poll...
29/04/2026

Allergies are common and can range from mild to severe. They happen when the body reacts to something harmless like pollen, food, dust or animal fur. Symptoms can vary depending on the trigger and the person.

Common allergy symptoms include:
• Sneezing, runny or blocked nose 🤧✨
• Itchy eyes, skin or throat 👀💙
• Rashes, hives or swelling 🌿⚠️
• Breathing difficulties or wheezing 🫁💨

Most allergies can be managed, but some reactions can be serious. Call 999 immediately if someone has signs of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, feeling faint or collapsing. 🚑⚠️

Understanding triggers, knowing the difference between allergies and intolerances, and taking early action can help keep you and your family safe. 💙✨

Read NHS advice on allergies: https://ow.ly/TbX450YNVkB
Learn the difference between food allergy and intolerance: https://ow.ly/Ifci50YNVkS
Find advice on protecting babies against allergies: https://ow.ly/PofA50YNVkJ

💻 Struggling with online health services?You’re not alone - help is available!📚 Norfolk Libraries are offering support t...
28/04/2026

💻 Struggling with online health services?

You’re not alone - help is available!

📚 Norfolk Libraries are offering support to help you use the NHS App and other online services.

Get help with:
• Logging in or setting up the NHS App
• Ordering prescriptions
• Booking appointments online

Book a session at your local library today.

Childhood vaccinations are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases.Vaccines ...
27/04/2026

Childhood vaccinations are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases.

Vaccines help the immune system recognise and fight infections like measles, meningitis and whooping cough before they can cause harm. By keeping up to date with vaccinations, you are not only protecting your child but also helping protect vulnerable people in the wider community.

Without vaccination, children are at higher risk of serious illness, complications, hospitalisation and, in some cases, long-term health problems. Outbreaks of preventable diseases can spread more easily when vaccination rates drop.

Benefits of childhood vaccinations include:
• Protection against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases 💉🛡️
• Reduced spread of infections in schools and communities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨
• Long-term protection and peace of mind 💙🌿
• Helping protect those who cannot be vaccinated ⚠️💛

Keeping vaccinations up to date is a simple step that can make a lifelong difference. 💙✨

Learn about NHS vaccinations and when to have them: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

26/04/2026

Turn on notifications to get messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

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Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE304DY

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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