Wednesday 18th December 2024

Please note that Long Melford are having issues with their phone lines. We are currently working very hard to resolve this issue. 

Phones are still being answered, but please expect delays. 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Unity Healthcare 

PATIENT NOTICE – TEXT MESSAGING CONSENT

Is your mobile number up to date?

In order to communicate more effectively and efficiently with our patients  from Monday 5^th February 2024 all patients will be marked as consenting to receive text messages from the practice

If you wish to Opt-Out please speak to the reception team who will update your medical records and dissent you from being contacted via SMS messages

Shingles Programme Update - Please read

Shingles Programme Changes from 1st September 2023

As some of you may be aware there has been changes to the shingles programme which were implemented from 1st September 2023. This programme will call up different age cohorts every September for the next 10 years.

Following new guidance the practice will be taking the following steps:

-Shingles vaccines are a two dose schedule which requires patients to have two appointments
-The practice will contact patients who are aged 50 and above who are 'severely immunosuppressed' following the latest immunisation guidance
-The practice will contact patients who have their 65th and 70th Birthdays on or after 1st September 2023
-Those aged 70-79 before 1st September 2023 continue to be eligible for the shingles vaccination

Patients who are severely immunosuppressed will require a second appointment at least 8 weeks after the first dose was given. For everyone else, a second appointment at least 6 months after the first dose is required.