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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.

05/02/2026

Visit your local pharmacy to find out what help they can provide without the need for a GP appointment 💊

Find out more about the Pharmacy First service ➡️www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a chance to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and the importance of national screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancer. Screening can help find changes early, before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful. 💙✨

Many people diagnosed with cancer now live longer and better lives thanks to improvements in detection, treatment and support. Understanding risk factors, making healthy lifestyle choices and attending screening when invited can all help reduce risk and improve survival. Support is also available for anyone affected by cancer, from diagnosis through recovery and beyond. 🎗️

View cancer survival statistics: https://ow.ly/sYbT50Y82mN
Learn about NHS screening and early diagnosis: https://ow.ly/gEok50Y82mx
Read about causes and risk factors for cancer: https://ow.ly/1KfF50Y82my

02/02/2026

Sexual Violence Awareness Week is a time to highlight support for anyone affected by sexual assault or sexual violence, including women and men. 💜

Help is available if you have experienced abuse, are worried about someone else, or need advice on staying safe. Confidential support, medical care, forensic services and sexual health checks (including STI testing) can be accessed through specialist services.

You may also see emergency alert test notifications on your phone during national testing. Opting out can help some people keep phones hidden and safe, as these alerts override silent and do not disturb settings.

You are not alone, and support is there when you are ready. 🕊️🩺✨

🔗 Get personal safety & domestic abuse advice: https://ow.ly/7F4450Y5Xrb

🔗 Read about sexual violence against men: https://ow.ly/O8FV50Y5Xra

🔗 NHS help after r**e and sexual assault (including SARC services): https://ow.ly/WiL450Y5Xrl

🔗 How to opt out of emergency phone alerts: https://ow.ly/37VT50Y5Xrj

01/02/2026

💊 Pharmacy First: the right care, closer to home

Pharmacy First allows people to get advice and treatment for some common conditions directly from a local pharmacy, without needing to see a GP first. Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can assess symptoms and provide advice or treatment where appropriate.

You can use Pharmacy First for:

Sinusitis: aged 12 years and over
Sore throat: aged 5 years and over
Earache (acute otitis media): aged 1 to 17 years
Infected insect bites: aged 1 year and over
Impetigo: aged 1 year and over
Shingles: aged 18 years and over
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs): women aged 16 to 64 years

A pharmacy is a good first choice when symptoms are mild to moderate, same-day advice is needed, or it is outside normal surgery hours.

31/01/2026

Turn on notifications to stay on top of 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

30/01/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare. 💙

Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.

Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

Learn how to manage NHS App notifications: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/managing-nhs-app-notifications/

29/01/2026

Jess’s Rule: Three Strikes and We Rethink

If you come to see us three times with the same symptoms or concerns, especially if they continue, get worse, or have no clear explanation, it is a sign for us to take a closer look.

Reflect – We will think back over what you have told us. Has anything changed, or could something have been missed? We will make sure you get ongoing care, and if previous appointments were online, we may ask to see you in person for a full check-up.

Review – If there is still uncertainty, we may ask a colleague for their view and check for any warning signs that could suggest a different cause, no matter your age or background.

Rethink – If needed, we will arrange further tests or refer you to a specialist so you get the care you need.

Three visits are not just a number. They are a signal to pause, review carefully, and make sure nothing is overlooked.

28/01/2026

NHS 111 is there to help when you need urgent medical advice but it’s not an emergency. You can use NHS 111 if you’re unsure what to do, where to go, or if you need help outside of GP opening hours. 🩺💙

Find out when to use NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Trained advisors and healthcare professionals can assess your symptoms, give advice, book appointments, or direct you to the right service quickly and safely. You can access NHS 111 online or by phone, and it’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 📞✨

Use NHS 111 online: https://111.nhs.uk
Contact NHS 111 by phone: Call 111

26/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life

23/01/2026

Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as caring for your physical health. The Better Health – Mind Plan Quiz helps you create a personalised plan with simple, practical actions to support how you’re feeling right now. From managing stress and anxiety to improving sleep and boosting mood, trusted advice and resources can help you take positive steps for your mental health. 💙🧠✨

Take the Mind Plan Quiz: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/your-mind-plan-quiz/

Read the latest mental health features and advice: https://patient.info/features/mental-health?sort=recent

21/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect your health. Cervical screening helps detect abnormal cells before they can turn into cancer, and attending when invited can save lives.

Understanding the facts, challenging common myths and knowing what to expect from screening can help reduce anxiety and encourage more people to attend. Reliable information and support are available to help you make informed choices about your cervical health. 💗🩺✨

Learn more from The Eve Appeal: https://eveappeal.org.uk/

Read NHS guidance on cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Explore myths and facts about cervical screening: https://patient.info/features/cancer/what-are-the-common-myths-and-facts-about-cervical-screening

20/01/2026

Request your repeat prescription quicker than you can say it. When it suits you.

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

📱Tap the NHS App

Address

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

Website

http://www.vidahealthcare.nhs.uk/

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Opening Hours: *Gayton Road - 08:15 to 18:30 Mon-Fri *Carole Brown - 08:15 to 18.30 Mon-Fri *The Hollies (Downham Market) - 08:30 to 18:00 Mon-Fri (Extended hours Monday until 19.00) *Hunstanton - 08.00 to 16.30 Mon-Fri, 09.00 to 12.00 Weekends (Closed at 13.00 - 14.00 on Tues and Thurs) *Fairstead - 08.00 - 17.30 Mon to Fri, 09.00 - 12.00 Sat (Fairstead Weekend Clinic runs every alternative Saturday and are appointment only with the Dr's and Nurses) *St Augustines - 08.00 - 17.30 Mon to Fri (St Augustines is closed 13.00 - 14.00 everyday) Extended hours appointments available at all surgeries. *At Gayton Road and Carole Brown it is now possible to book an appointment to see a GP during our additional early morning and late evening surgeries. The times for these are as follow: Mornings - Monday to Friday 7.30am - 8.15am Evenings - Monday to Friday 6.30pm - 7.00pm. PLEASE NOTE: These times are for pre-booked appointments only and the surgeries will not be open for any other business during these extended hours. Only those with booked appointments will be let into the building. ****************************************************** 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. Since 1995 we have held accreditation as Investors in People. 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.