Welcome to Fressingfield & Stradbroke practices
We held our first flu clinic on Saturday 5th October, and administered 762 Covid19 and 1005 flu vaccinations. Whilst this was an extremely busy and successful day, not everything went as planned and we do apologise for this.
Firstly, when you initially made your appointments, we only had Flu vaccinations available. These require just a 2 minute slot per patient. The NHS then informed us (at very short notice) that we could administer Covid19 as well. To avoid asking our patients to come out a second time, we administered this at the same time as the flu, doubling the length of appointments. We thank everyone for their patience around this unexpected delay.
In addition, we experienced Internet issues beyond our control. Covid19 and Flu require two different IT programmes again lengthening the appointment time required.
We also could not provide the full number of vaccine stations as planned due to staff sickness.
All our staff and volunteers worked really hard, giving up their Saturday, to enable the clinic to take place. We thank everyone for the hard work throughout the day, and thank our patients for their understanding around this.
This Saturday, we are looking to improve where we can and next year, will listen to feedback and make changes where required.
If you have been loaned a blood pressure machine from the surgery, please could you remember to return it once you're finished with it. Thank you.
Please see our latest newsletter here: Newsletter, Summer 2024
If you have had two doses of MMR then you have had the complete course of MMR vaccines. Parents please refer to your childs personal health record (Red Book) to confirm if they have received two doses. Two doses of the MMR vaccination can help stop your child becoming seriously unwell with measles. The above link provides information about the MMR vaccine.
Please click here to go to the NHS website for Measles
GP & NURSE EDUCATION DAYS
The integrated care board in Suffolk organises monthly training events for practices across Suffolk. We will be closed for clinics from 1.00 pm on the following days so our doctors and nurses can attend these events:
2024 DATES: Wednesday 23rd October, Wednesday 13th November
2025 DATES: Wednesday 12th February, Thursday 10th April, Wednesday 14th May, Thursday 12th June, Wednesday 17th September, Thursday 16th October, Wednesday 12th November
2026 DATES: Thursday 12th February
The telephones will be diverted to the Out of Hours provider, who will be covering any clinical emergencies.
Please dial 111 if you need medical assistance. If your problem is life threatening dial 999.
The Dispensary will continue to be open for medication collection from 3pm.
Advice for Parents & Carers - Health and Wellbeing in the First Few Years
(Site updated 14/10/2024)