St James Medical Practice

St James Medical Practice Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can affect much more than just your gut 💜These lifelong conditions can impact work, educa...
04/08/2026

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can affect much more than just your gut 💜

These lifelong conditions can impact work, education, relationships, and mental wellbeing – even when symptoms aren’t visible 💬

Around 1 in 120 people in the UK are living with Crohn’s or Colitis, yet many people still don’t fully understand the reality of these conditions 🤝

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

03/08/2026

Think you might have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Your local pharmacy may be able to help 💊💙

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

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 👍

Getting treatment quickly can help relieve symptoms and prevent the infection from becoming more serious 💙

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

Your pharmacist is highly trained and can advise on the most appropriate treatment for you 🤝

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

☀️❤️ Check on others! In hot weather, check your little ones are staying cool, drinking enough fluids and using sun crea...
02/08/2026

☀️❤️ Check on others! In hot weather, check your little ones are staying cool, drinking enough fluids and using sun cream when outdoors.
Learn the 3 simple checks to ➡️http://www.staywellthissummer.co.uk

Do you know your heart age? ❤️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? ❤️

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

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 💙

Small healthy changes can make a big difference over time 🚶‍♀️🥗💧

Take a few minutes to check your heart age today 👍

Search: NHS Heart Age Calculator 🔍

☀️ Check on others 💙 Older and vulnerable people can suffer when it’s hot.Please check in on relatives and neighbours an...
30/07/2026

☀️ Check on others 💙
Older and vulnerable people can suffer when it’s hot.
Please check in on relatives and neighbours and read guidance around how to cope in hot weather this summer.
Learn the 3 simple checks to http://www.staywellthissummer.co.uk

29/07/2026

Pregnancy screening tests are offered during pregnancy to help check the health of you and your baby 💙👶

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 👍

Screening tests offered during pregnancy may include checks for:
• Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome
• sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
• infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis
• physical conditions identified during ultrasound scans 🩺

You’ll also be offered ultrasound scans during pregnancy, including the dating scan and the 20-week screening scan 👶

It’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 💫

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your midwife or maternity team for advice and support 💙

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 💙

Having the correct contact information helps us:
• contact you about appointments or test results
• send important health updates and reminders
• make sure you receive screening invitations and vaccination information
• avoid delays in your care 👍

Incorrect or outdated details can sometimes mean missed appointments, missed messages or difficulty contacting you when needed ⚠️

If your details have changed recently, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make sure your records stay accurate 📞📧🏡

Thank you for helping us keep your information up to date 💙

☀️ Check your fluids!Dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.Alcohol dehydrates you so swap out some alc...
26/07/2026

☀️ Check your fluids!

Dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Alcohol dehydrates you so swap out some alcoholic drinks for alcohol-free alternatives or soft drinks, especially if it’s hot.
Learn the 3 simple checks to ➡️ http://www.staywellthissummer.co.uk

What's happening this summer and autumn for Crohns and Colitis?Big Summer Skip Challenge ☀️ Ready to skip your way throu...
25/07/2026

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

Big Summer Skip Challenge ☀️ 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 🏃 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 🧁 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

We no longer are able to take in full yellow top sharps bin. This is due to new legislation that states that it is the ...
24/07/2026

We no longer are able to take in full yellow top sharps bin. This is due to new legislation that states that it is the district/borough council’s responsibility to collect all clinical waste, including sharps, from patients’ homes. Therefore, patient sharps bins are a council responsibility and not an NHS/ICB one.
Full yellow top sharps bins can be taken to the following pharmacies:
Boots High Street
Boots Southgates
Halls Chemist
Clock Pharmacy
Rainbow Pharmacy

Purple top sharps bins can still be handed in at the surgery.

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St James Medical Practice, Edward Benefer Way
King's Lynn
PE302FQ

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Monday 7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm

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