Marriott's Medical Practices: Bacon Road Medical Centre

Marriott's Medical Practices: Bacon Road Medical Centre Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

20/08/2025

NHS England has launched a new WhatsApp channel enabling the service to share trusted health information directly with the public.

The channel will allow the NHS to provide messages, including:

• public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19)
• health alerts and seasonal advice
• key NHS updates and announcements
• myth-busting and fact-checking content

Followers are also encouraged to forward content directly to their family and friends within WhatsApp.

If you’re reading this message on your phone, click here https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBE1gbEawdpTHo3JQ3g to follow the NHS WhatsApp channel.

Or open WhatsApp and click on the ‘Updates’ tab at the bottom of the screen. From there, search ‘NHS’ and follow the channel.

☀️ Heat Exhaustion: Know the Warning SignsHot weather can be dangerous, especially if you’re not careful. Heat exhaustio...
18/08/2025

☀️ Heat Exhaustion: Know the Warning Signs

Hot weather can be dangerous, especially if you’re not careful. Heat exhaustion can affect anyone and, if untreated, may lead to heat stroke – a serious medical emergency.

👀 Watch out for symptoms like heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, and nausea.

📌 Learn how to spot the warning signs of heat stroke and protect yourself:
https://ow.ly/AnvT50WF7Ck

🩺 Find out how to recognise and manage heat exhaustion:
https://ow.ly/pzjJ50WF7Cf

Stay cool, stay safe – especially during hot spells.

🏡 Going Home from Hospital: What You Need to KnowResearch shows that once you’ve had the care you need in hospital, goin...
15/08/2025

🏡 Going Home from Hospital: What You Need to Know

Research shows that once you’ve had the care you need in hospital, going home can help you recover faster.

If extra support is needed, we’ll arrange help at home or nearby to keep you on track.

To get ready for going home, don’t hesitate to ask your healthcare team these important questions:
• What is wrong with me?
• What will happen next?
• What can I do to help myself get better?
• When am I likely to go home?

By working with your doctors and nurses, you can help speed up your recovery and feel more confident about leaving hospital.

13/08/2025

☀️ Are You Applying Sunscreen Properly?
It’s not just about if you wear sunscreen – it’s how and when you apply it.

Many people miss key steps, leaving their skin vulnerable to sunburn, ageing, and even skin cancer – even on cloudy days!

🧴 Learn how to choose and apply sunscreen correctly:
https://ow.ly/ritR50WC01r

☁️ Think you don’t need sunscreen when it’s cloudy? Think again:
https://ow.ly/W5zx50WC00K

Protect your skin, whatever the weather.

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date with messages about your care. The NHS App is a simple and sec...
12/08/2025

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date with messages about your care.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

12/08/2025

🌟 Flu & COVID Vaccinations – Book Now!
It’s that time of year again! Our 2025 flu and COVID vaccination campaign is starting early to help protect our community and reduce vaccine waste.
📲 Booking Made Easy
Text invitations are being sent out this week with a link for eligible patients to book their own appointments online.

Why book with us?
✅ Safe and professional care
✅ Convenient local appointments
✅ Support your NHS GP practice
✅ Help us continue providing vital services
By choosing to have your flu vaccine with us, you’re not just protecting your health—you’re helping to support your local surgery and the hardworking team who care for you all year round.

👉 If you're unable to book online, please call reception after 10:30 AM.

🩺 Who’s Eligible?
Flu Vaccines: ✅ Adults 65+
✅ People with long-term health conditions (6 months–64 years)
✅ Pregnant women (any stage)
✅ Children aged 2–3 years
✅ Carers & household contacts of immunocompromised individuals
✅ Frontline health & social care workers
COVID Vaccines: ✅ Adults 75+
✅ Residents in older adult care homes
✅ Immunosuppressed individuals (6 months+)

📌 Please note: COVID vaccines must be given in designated slots due to processing requirements.

🏥 Clinic Info
• Weekday clinics are now live across both sites
• Housebound and care home visits are being arranged
• Saturday clinics coming soon!

Let’s stay safe and healthy together! 💙
If you have questions, contact your practice team.

🚨 When Should You Go to A&E?Accidents and emergencies happen – but do you know when it’s really the right time to go to ...
11/08/2025

🚨 When Should You Go to A&E?
Accidents and emergencies happen – but do you know when it’s really the right time to go to A&E?

Going too early or for non-urgent issues can delay care for those in serious need. On the other hand, waiting too long can put your health at risk.

🔍 Know the signs of a true emergency:
https://ow.ly/TBVp50WBUPl

🏥 A&E is there for life-threatening or serious conditions like:
✔️ Chest pain
✔️ Difficulty breathing
✔️ Heavy bleeding
✔️ Seizures
✔️ Serious injuries

💧 Are You Drinking Enough Water?Many of us don’t realise we’re dehydrated until symptoms hit – headaches, fatigue, dry s...
08/08/2025

💧 Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Many of us don’t realise we’re dehydrated until symptoms hit – headaches, fatigue, dry skin and even dizziness.

🚰 Staying hydrated is vital for your energy, digestion and overall health.

📌 Read the signs you might not be drinking enough water:
https://ow.ly/sVBX50WA8c0

🩺 Learn more about dehydration, who’s most at risk and how to rehydrate safely:
https://ow.ly/GcP150WA8c3

Sip smart, feel better – your body will thank you 💙

💖 Love Your Cervix – Get Informed, Get ScreenedCervical screening saves lives – yet many people delay or avoid their sme...
06/08/2025

💖 Love Your Cervix – Get Informed, Get Screened

Cervical screening saves lives – yet many people delay or avoid their smear test due to fear, myths, or embarrassment.

🌸 Let’s break the stigma and talk honestly about cervical health.

📌 Bust the common myths about cervical screening:
https://ow.ly/rhEm50Wzraj

🩺 Understand what to expect from your smear test:
https://ow.ly/uHVv50Wzrab

✨ Your body, your health – show your cervix some love.

04/08/2025

🧒 Measles – More Serious Than You Think

Measles isn’t just a childhood illness – it can cause serious complications for people of all ages. With outbreaks on the rise, it’s more important than ever to understand the risks and know the signs.

📌 Find out why measles is a bigger threat than many realise:
https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-measles-is-more-serious-than-you-think?utm_source=MSMS

🩺 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and prevention:
https://patient.info/skin-conditions/viral-rashes/measles?utm_source=MSMS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

✅ Vaccination is key to protecting yourself and others.

01/08/2025

🤱 Breastfeeding Awareness Week

Breastfeeding is a unique journey – rewarding, but not always easy. From worries about milk supply to dealing with conditions like thrush, many parents experience challenges.

✨ You’re not alone – support is out there:

🔹 Thrush while breastfeeding – what to do:
https://patient.info/news-and-features/thrush-with-breastfeeding-what-to-do?utm_source=MSMS

🔹 Breastfeeding your baby – full guide:
https://patient.info/pregnancy/feeding-your-baby/breast-feeding-your-baby?utm_source=MSMS

🔹 How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk:
https://www.nhs.uk/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding-problems/enough-milk/

Let’s support every feeding journey – breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or both 💛

Find Local NHS Services Easily with the NHS AppDid you know the NHS App can help you find services near you? 📍Whether yo...
31/07/2025

Find Local NHS Services Easily with the NHS App

Did you know the NHS App can help you find services near you? 📍

Whether you’re looking for a pharmacy, urgent treatment centre, GP surgery or other local NHS services, the app makes it quick and easy to see what’s available in your area.

✅ Simple to use
✅ Find trusted NHS services close to home
✅ Available 24/7 on your smartphone

If you haven’t already, download the NHS App today and make accessing healthcare even easier:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

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16 Bacon Road
Norwich
NR2 3QX

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

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