Bildeston Health Centre

Bildeston Health Centre Welcome to Bildeston Health Centre! Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

Living with Crohnโ€™s or Colitis can affect much more than just your gut ๐Ÿ’œThese lifelong conditions can impact work, educa...
04/08/2026

Living with Crohnโ€™s or Colitis can affect much more than just your gut ๐Ÿ’œ

These lifelong conditions can impact work, education, relationships, and mental wellbeing โ€“ even when symptoms arenโ€™t visible ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Around 1 in 120 people in the UK are living with Crohnโ€™s or Colitis, yet many people still donโ€™t fully understand the reality of these conditions ๐Ÿค

By raising awareness, we can help reduce stigma and support those living with invisible illnesses

Find trusted information and support here:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

๐Ÿš— ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ž ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง๐—œ๐—–๐—˜Please do not use our car park as a turning point.Vehicles are parked entirely at the owner's risk.We a...
04/08/2026

๐Ÿš— ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ž ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง๐—œ๐—–๐—˜

Please do not use our car park as a turning point.

Vehicles are parked entirely at the owner's risk.

We are aware that some local residents use the car park outside our opening hours. However, we kindly ask that all spaces remain available exclusively for our patients and staff between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Please use the designated Anglian Water car park. The latest information is available at:
๐Ÿ”— https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/bildeston

Our trees also require attention, and essential work will be taking place in the car park over the coming weeks.

We apologise for the disruption caused by the roadworks and this additional compulsory tree work. We kindly ask everyone to work together during this period and thank you for your patience, kindness and cooperation. ๐Ÿ’š

03/08/2026

Think you might have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Your local pharmacy may be able to help ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’™

UTIs are common infections that can affect the bladder, urethra or kidneys. Symptoms can include:
โ€ข pain or a burning sensation when p*eing
โ€ข needing to p*e more often or urgently
โ€ข cloudy or strong-smelling urine
โ€ข pain in your lower tummy โš ๏ธ

Through the NHS Pharmacy First service, eligible women aged 16 to 64 with uncomplicated UTI symptoms may be able to receive advice and treatment directly from a pharmacist without needing a GP appointment ๐Ÿ‘

Getting treatment quickly can help relieve symptoms and prevent the infection from becoming more serious ๐Ÿ’™

If symptoms are severe, you have a high temperature, back pain, are pregnant, or symptoms do not improve, you should seek further medical advice ๐Ÿฉบ

Your pharmacist is highly trained and can advise on the most appropriate treatment for you ๐Ÿค

Find out more:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/
https://patient.info/kidney-urinary-tract/urinary-tract-infections

๐Ÿšง ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€ โ€“ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ผ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐ŸšงWe are currently receiving a large number of telephone calls about the roa...
31/07/2026

๐Ÿšง ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€ โ€“ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ผ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐Ÿšง

We are currently receiving a large number of telephone calls about the roadworks affecting access to the practice.

For the latest information on the roadworks, please visit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/bildeston

Please do not contact the surgery regarding the roadworks. Our telephone lines need to remain available for patients requiring urgent medical advice, appointments, and other clinical queries.
If you have an appointment, please allow extra time for your journey and check local travel updates before setting off.

We appreciate that these roadworks are causing disruption and thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation in helping us keep our phone lines free for patients who need medical assistance.

Do you know your heart age? โค๏ธYour heart age may be older than your actual age depending on factors such as blood pressu...
31/07/2026

Do you know your heart age? โค๏ธ

Your heart age may be older than your actual age depending on factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, weight and lifestyle โš ๏ธ

The NHS Heart Age Tool is a quick way to learn more about your heart health and understand your future risk of conditions like heart disease and stroke ๐Ÿ’™

Small healthy changes can make a big difference over time ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ง

Take a few minutes to check your heart age today ๐Ÿ‘

Search: NHS Heart Age Calculator ๐Ÿ”

29/07/2026

Pregnancy screening tests are offered during pregnancy to help check the health of you and your baby ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‘ถ

These tests can help identify the chance of certain conditions early on, allowing you to access the right care, support and information throughout your pregnancy ๐Ÿ‘

Screening tests offered during pregnancy may include checks for:
โ€ข Downโ€™s syndrome, Edwardsโ€™ syndrome and Patauโ€™s syndrome
โ€ข sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
โ€ข infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis
โ€ข physical conditions identified during ultrasound scans ๐Ÿฉบ

Youโ€™ll also be offered ultrasound scans during pregnancy, including the dating scan and the 20-week screening scan ๐Ÿ‘ถ

Itโ€™s important to remember that screening tests are your choice. Your midwife or healthcare team will explain each test, what it looks for and what the results may mean so you can decide what feels right for you ๐Ÿ’ซ

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your midwife or maternity team for advice and support ๐Ÿ’™

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/your-pregnancy-care/screening-tests/

Have you changed your phone number, address or email recently? Keeping your contact details up to date with your GP prac...
27/07/2026

Have you changed your phone number, address or email recently? Keeping your contact details up to date with your GP practice is really important ๐Ÿ’™

Having the correct contact information helps us:
โ€ข contact you about appointments or test results
โ€ข send important health updates and reminders
โ€ข make sure you receive screening invitations and vaccination information
โ€ข avoid delays in your care ๐Ÿ‘

Incorrect or outdated details can sometimes mean missed appointments, missed messages or difficulty contacting you when needed โš ๏ธ

If your details have changed recently, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make sure your records stay accurate ๐Ÿ“ž๐Ÿ“ง๐Ÿก

Thank you for helping us keep your information up to date ๐Ÿ’™

What's happening this summer and autumn for Crohns and Colitis?Big Summer Skip Challenge โ˜€๏ธ Ready to skip your way throu...
25/07/2026

What's happening this summer and autumn for Crohns and Colitis?

Big Summer Skip Challenge โ˜€๏ธ Ready to skip your way through summer? Take on the Big Summer Skip Challenge and help raise vital funds for people living with Crohn's and Colitis. Whether you're skipping solo, with friends or as part of a team, every skip helps support life-changing research, services and campaigning. Find out more and sign up today:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/challenges/big-summer-skip-2026

Run 60 Challenge ๐Ÿƒ Challenge yourself this September! Take on the Run 60 challenge by running 60 miles throughout September while raising money to support everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis. Whether you're an experienced runner or just getting started, every mile makes a difference. Find out more and register:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/challenges/run-60-miles-in-september-challenge

Cake & a Cuppa ๐Ÿง Bake. Brew. Make a difference. Gather your friends, family or colleagues for a Cake & a Cuppa fundraiser and help support people living with Crohn's and Colitis. The best part? You can hold your event at any time of the year, making it easy to fit around your schedule. Find out more and download everything you need to get started:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/cake-a-cuppa

Are you getting enough sleep? ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’™Sleep debt builds up when you regularly miss out on the amount of sleep your body needs....
24/07/2026

Are you getting enough sleep? ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’™

Sleep debt builds up when you regularly miss out on the amount of sleep your body needs. Even losing a small amount of sleep over time can affect your mood, concentration, energy levels and overall health โš ๏ธ

Poor sleep can also increase your risk of health problems including stress, anxiety, high blood pressure and weight gain ๐Ÿ›Œ

The Patient Info Sleep Debt Calculator can help you understand how much sleep you may be missing and encourage healthier sleep habits ๐Ÿ‘

Good sleep habits can include:
โ€ข keeping a regular sleep routine
โ€ข reducing screen time before bed
โ€ข avoiding caffeine late in the day
โ€ข creating a calm sleep environment ๐ŸŒ™

Try the sleep debt calculator here:
https://patient.info/healthy-living/sleep-debt-calculator

22/07/2026

A painful rash, tingling or burning sensation could be shingles โš ๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

Your local pharmacy may be able to help through Pharmacy First, meaning you may not need to wait for a GP appointment ๐Ÿ‘

Shingles symptoms can include:
โ€ข pain or tingling on the skin
โ€ข a rash on one side of the body
โ€ข itchy or fluid-filled blisters

Getting treatment early can help reduce symptoms and complications ๐Ÿ’Š

Speak to your pharmacist for advice if you think you may have shingles ๐Ÿ’™

Search: NHS shingles pharmacy first ๐Ÿ”

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