The Market Cross Surgery

10/09/2025

How to get your medication:

We process your medication requests in two different ways depending on whether we dispense your medication for you.

If you collect your medication from a pharmacy or it gets posted to you. Please use the NHS App or drop in your repeat slip. Your request will usually be sent to the pharmacy within 3 working days.

If you collect your medication from us, you will be aware that we have switched to advanced dispensing. The purpose of this is is to request your medication for next month when you collect the current month. The aim is that this then should be ready for you without delays.
It is important that you therefore are aware of what medication you want to order to collect the next month. We will also not receive a text message when your medication is ready to collect as we need you to collect when you are down to your last 3/5 tablets.

If you have any queries, please call our dispensary line which is open in the mornings 09.00-11.00.

The hatch which is open 8.45-13.00 & 15.00-18:30 to collect medication.

Many thanks

Market Cross Surgery

10/09/2025

We are getting an increasing number of specimens being handed in not in the correct sample bottles.

Any samples handed in the wrong bottles/ glass jars ect will be disposed of and not sent to the lab!

Sample bottles are available at our reception and we can advise on the correct bottles depending on what samples are needed.

Thank you

10/09/2025

September 10th is Su***de Awareness Day🎗️

Thinking of those today who have been impacted by su***de. Today is a reminder to reach out to your loved ones, show your support, and above all look after yourself.

If you or anyone you know is struggling, reach out.

You can self-refer for support at any time on our website: wellbeingnands.co.uk/suffolk/get-support/register-with-our-services/

If you need urgent help, please contact the following:

💜If you need an emergency service dial 999
💜If you feel you are in crisis, experiencing feelings of despair or are suicidal, contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@Samaritans.org
💜Or for urgent help, call NHS 111

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09/09/2025

Visit the Surgery and use our patient pod in reception to know your numbers 🔢

This week is Know Your Numbers Week.

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.

Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/blood-pressure-tool

08/09/2025

We are running two Saturday clinics this year, 4th & 11th of October.

NOTE THESE ARE ONLY FOR OUR ELIGIBLE REGISTERED PATIENTS

Text links will be sent over the course of this week or alternatively you can call us to book on 01638 713109 in the afternoon where possible.

Thank you

Market Cross Surgery

04/09/2025

Update from our ICB (Integrated Care Board) regarding access to obesity management medications.

Access to obesity management medications in Suffolk and North East Essex is only available via the Weight Management and Complex Obesity Service (WMCOS). GPs in Suffolk and North East Essex cannot yet refer new patients into this service as it is currently working through existing waiting lists. For this reason, please do not book an appointment or call the practice to request Mounjaro® or any other obesity management medications.

For the latest information, please visit the dedicated website:

Update: 27 August 2025 Update on GP referrals into the Weight Management and Complex Obesity Service (WMCOS) NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is working to open new GP referrals into WMCOS. We cannot yet give a timeframe for when these referrals will open but it is unlike...

04/09/2025

‼️ HAPPENING TODAY ‼️

02/09/2025

The rollout of the flu vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people across Suffolk and north east Essex has begun.

Two to three-year-olds, primary and secondary aged children and pregnant women are now eligible to receive a jab.

https://ow.ly/QUt050WOZCi

30/08/2025

UPCOMING PRACTICE CLOSURE FOR STAFF TRAINING

From 12.00pm to 18:30pm on Thursday 4th September , this practice will be closed for important clinical education and training purposes:

Emergency cover will be provided, please telephone 111 to access these services:

• Telephone triage
• Face-to-face appointments

Repeat prescription requests will not be dealt with during these times so please ensure sufficient notice is given to enable your practice to provide these for you prior to practice closure dates.

28/08/2025

27/08/2025

Did you know you can get free condoms from the Market Cross Surgery?

16-25 year olds are eligible for the eC-Card scheme, whereby you can get free condoms and l**e via the eC-Card app.

Our surgery is a registered provider, all you need to do is download the app, register and then scan the QR code in the surgery and collect the discrete package from reception.

26/08/2025

Free work shops for any parents-to-be. Now open for bookings!