Needham Market Country Practice Noticeboard

22/05/2026

Bank Holiday Closure

The surgery and dispensary will be closed this weekend including Saturday 23nd May. We will re-open again on Tuesday 26th May at 8am.
111 is available for all medical advice over the weekend and 999 should be used in life threatening emergencies. You can also visit a local pharmacy during the weekend via:

Find an open pharmacy near you on the NHS website. Check your local pharmacy's opening times, and find your nearest late night, 24-hour or out-of-hours chemist.

01/05/2026

** UPCOMING CLOSURE **

PRACTICE CLOSURE NOTICE – Wednesday, 6th May

The practice will be closed on Wednesday, May 6th.

During this time, services will be provided by NHS 111 and the Suffolk GP Federation.

If you require medical assistance, please call NHS 111.

This closure is to allow all staff to attend the funeral of our Assistant Practitioner, Caren, who was a valued member of the practice for 25 years.

01/05/2026

Bank Holiday Closure

The surgery and dispensary will be closed this weekend including Saturday 2nd May. We will re-open again on Tuesday 5th May at 8am.

111 is available for all medical advice over the weekend and 999 should be used in life threatening emergencies. You can also visit a local pharmacy during the weekend via: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-Community Pharmacy Norfolk & Suffolk

Find an open pharmacy near you on the NHS website. Check your local pharmacy's opening times, and find your nearest late night, 24-hour or out-of-hours chemist.

18/03/2026

PRACTICE BEREAVEMENT

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our wonderful colleague Caren passed away this morning at 4am.

Caren was a deeply valued member of our surgery for 25 years. She was not only an exceptional professional, but also a kind, warm, and much-loved friend to so many of us. Her dedication to her work and the care she gave to patients made a lasting impact, and she will be greatly missed by staff and patients alike.

Our thoughts are with Caren’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

For those who would like to support her family, a GoFundMe page has been set up:

On Friday 13th March, our mum (only aged 55) suffered a devastat… Shannon Goatham needs your support for Help Us Bring Our Mum Home From Egypt to Say Goodbye

24/02/2026

*** BARKING RD CLOSURE UPDATE ***
We have received an update from Suffolk Highways at 12:30pm on 24/02/2026 confirming that they are unable to facilitate access to the surgery from the High Street end of Needham Market due to the volume of traffic making the works unsafe. Barking Road and access to the surgery will be closed from Foxglove Avenue.

A diversion route will be in place and clearly signposted. Patients are advised to follow the diversion to reach the surgery, Or alternatively park in a nearby road and attend on foot .

Please allow plenty of extra time to reach us for your appointment.

Please note that this situation is subject to change, and we will keep patients updated as soon as further information becomes available.

Thank you for your understanding.

21/02/2026

*****IMPORTANT*****

ROAD CLOSURE BARKING ROAD- 23 February to 24 April 2026

To reach the surgery or the pharmacy during this closure please stop at the closure point and inform the traffic management team your reason for entry.

Access will be permitted, but at certain times an es**rt may be necessary, especially when deep excavations are open or heavy machinery is operating.

PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR GETTING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

- Thank You

02/02/2026

"In 2023, date showed that around 4.6 million people, aged 25-64 in England (1 in 3) have never been screened or have not taken up their latest invitation to book their appointment for cervical screening. Our project focuses on reducing the fears and negative stigma surrounding cervical screening, whilst highlighting the importance of attending" - Very Important Invitation

For more information, and to book an appointment please visit: https://suffolkfed.org.uk/healthcare-services/cervical-screening/

16/01/2026

We have recently been struggling to get in contact with some patients for important yearly health reviews. Please ensure your contact details are up to date with us. You do not need to telephone the surgery for this, please update any details using our website:
https://www.needhamsurgery.co.uk/clinics-and-services/your-record/keep-us-up-to-date/change-of-contact-details-form/

Thank you.

To update details like your name, address, phone numbers or email address: If you have moved to a new address, you will need to be in our catchment area to stay registered with our surgery.

12/01/2026

NSFT have some useful, free parent and carer workshops planned for the spring term. Please see the link below to find out more and book.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/psychology-in-schools-team-nsft-32627846273

24/12/2025