The Market Cross Surgery

03/09/2026

📣 It's not too late to sign up for our Menopause Clinic this Monday!

Please let us know if you are interested here: [email protected]

For anyone interested, we have a date for our next Menopause Clinic!

Please register your interest at [email protected]

02/09/2026

🩸 Vascular Disease Awareness

This month, we’re raising awareness of vascular disease and the importance of looking after your circulation.

🚶‍♀️ Leg pain when walking that improves with rest?
🦶 Cold, numb or discoloured feet?
🩹 Wounds that are slow to heal?

These can be signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Don’t ignore the symptoms — submit an Anima if you’re concerned.

❤️ You can help protect your vascular health by staying active, not smoking, eating well and keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol under control.

🔗 Find out more on the NHS website:

Read about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a common condition in which a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles.

31/08/2026

💜 31 August – International Overdose Awareness Day 💜
Today we recognise International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose, support those affected, and help reduce the stigma surrounding substance use.
Overdose can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. By raising awareness, encouraging open conversations and helping people access support, we can save lives.
If you or someone you know is struggling with drug or alcohol use, help is available. Speaking to your GP is a positive first step, and there are confidential local and national support services that can help.
Useful sources of information and support include:
💙 NHS – https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
💜 We Are With You – https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
💚 FRANK – https://www.talktofrank.com/
If someone is unconscious, not breathing normally, or you think they may have overdosed, call 999 immediately.

Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | FRANK

27/08/2026

ENT Engagement Survey - The Norfolk and Suffolk ICB has launched an engagement exercise to gather feedback from people who have used Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services in Norfolk or Suffolk. This includes hospital and community based care.

If you would like to share your experience, the survey can be accessed here:

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Integrated Care Board is currently reviewing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services in our area. ENT services diagnose and treat conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. This includes problems such as: Hearing loss Ear infections

27/08/2026

Help us Improve NHS dental Services- NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is asking local people to share their experiences of NHS dental services to help us understand where services are most needed and how access can be improved.

If you would like to have your say, please complete the following survey:

25/08/2026

Reminder, we will be closed next Monday 31st August due to the bank holiday.

If you require assistance, please consider A&E or 999 in an emergency or for non-emergencies contact 111 or a pharmacy.

See below list of pharmacies who will be open.

Market Cross

21/08/2026

For anyone interested, we have a date for our next Menopause Clinic!

Please register your interest at [email protected]

20/08/2026

🌟 We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Friendly Practice! 🌟

We’re delighted to have been recognised by Suffolk Family Carers as a Carer Friendly Practice. 💙

We know that caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also bring challenges. We’re committed to recognising and supporting unpaid carers and making sure they know what support is available.

As part of this, we can:
📋 Provide a carer’s pack with useful information and support
💻 Flag your carer status on your medical record, helping us recognise your role and consider your needs when providing care
🩺 Soon, we’ll also be offering carer health checks, giving carers an opportunity to discuss their own health and wellbeing and access appropriate support.

If you’re an unpaid carer and would like to be recognised as a carer at the practice, please speak to a member of our team or email in [email protected]

20/08/2026

Please Check Your Nominated Pharmacy

A reminder to our patients: we will not change your nominated pharmacy unless you have specifically requested this change.

If you are asked by another pharmacy or organisation to nominate them as your preferred pharmacy, please make sure you are happy for this to happen before agreeing.

Please be cautious and check your nominated pharmacy regularly. If you notice that your nominated pharmacy has been changed without your knowledge or request, please contact the surgery so we can advise you.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time via the NHS App or contacting the Surgery.

Thank you for helping us keep your prescription information accurate and secure.

****** Important Patient Notice ******

20/08/2026

Please Note: We Are Not a Walk-In Service

Our GP surgery operates by **appointment only** and is **not a walk-in service**.

If you need to see a GP, nurse, or other member of our clinical team, please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. Please do not attend the surgery expecting to be seen without an appointment.

If you require urgent assistance please contact 999 or attend A&E. For other on the day services, you can consider the pharmacy or Ely Minor Injuries.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us provide a safe and efficient service to all our patients.