Plowright Medical Centre Swaffham

12/01/2026

Do you have a family member with Dementia and worry about them going missing.

The Herbert Protocol form is used to help the police if the person goes missing. It may include information such as places where they used to live, or places where they socialised or worked.

Keeping a completed form means you don’t have to try to remember the information when you are under stress if someone goes missing. And it saves time, so the police can start the search sooner.

See the information on the Norfolk Police website here:
https://www.norfolk.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/missing-person/missing-persons/vulnerable-people-at-risk-of-going-missing/dementia-missing-risk-herbert-protocol/

09/01/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

08/01/2026

❄️ Please take care on the roads this evening and tomorrow, as Storm Goretti arrives in our county ❄️

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 6pm today (Thursday) to Midday tomorrow (Friday), meaning there could be disruptions on the roads.

Please stay safe, checking the weather before you head out and driving to the conditions.

We'd love people to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours to make sure they are safe and warm too.

08/01/2026

💛 Coping with Bereavement – Online Workshop 💛

Grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. If you’re looking for a safe space to learn ways of navigating loss, you are warmly invited to join this online workshop.

You will not be visible to other attendees, and there is no expectation to share your experience. You’ll also be able to ask questions directly to the facilitator in real time through a private chat function that only the facilitator can see.

www.nandwtalkingtherapies.org.uk/online-workshop-details/recurring-event/coping-with-bereavement-14/

22/12/2025

Christmas Eve 🎄opening hours ! 🎄

SWAFFHAM
Swaffham Reception
8.30am -6.30pm
Swaffham Dispensary
9.00am - 12noon and 3.00pm - 6.00pm

NECTON
Necton Reception
8.30am - 12noon
Necton Dispensary
9.00am - 12noon and 3.00pm - 17.00pm
For reception queries after 12 noon please contact the Swaffham surgery.

We are CLOSED Christmas Day and Boxing Day re-opening as usual on Monday 29th December .

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

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

10/12/2025

Cases of flu are rising, the practice still has plenty of flu vaccine available. If you are eligible for a jab and have not had one yet, don’t delay, call for an appointment.

09/12/2025

With Christmas and New Year approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

You can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or via our website.

To ensure you can collect before Christmas, please your order by Tuesday 16th December.

03/12/2025

DISPENSARY CHRISTMAS ORDERS

Last order date for collection before Christmas is Tuesday 16th December.

Please only order what you need, there is no need to order extra, the practice will be shut for 3 days. (Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)

The Swaffham dispensary is open until 6pm on Xmas and New Years Eve.

Necton Dispensary will be open until 5pm

25/11/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

25/11/2025

We are now offering the FREE my mhealth app to support your condition management.

If you have COPD you can self-register in minutes and immediately begin accessing tools to improve your self-management and reduce exacerbations.

Register at https://bit.ly/4i7WqQt