News
- Christmas Message to Our Patients - New21/12/2024As we approach the end of another year, we'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A Year of Challenges and Progress This year has presented significant challenges for the NHS, includin...
- Update on GP Pre-Bookable Appointment Availability (20/12/24) - New20/12/2024At School Lane Surgery, we are dedicated to keeping you informed about the availability of pre-bookable GP appointments. Transparency matters to us, and we’ll continue sharing updates to give you a clear picture of the current situation. Appointm...
- Christmas Opening Hours and Support During the Festive Season - New20/12/2024As the festive season approaches, we want to ensure you’re informed about our opening times and how to access medical help and support during the Christmas period. Surgery Opening Hours Over Christmas and New Year Here are the opening hours fo...
- Changes to Appointment Booking Process – From Friday 20th December 2024 - New20/12/2024To better meet your needs, we’re introducing a simpler system that aligns with how we offer appointments. From Friday 20th December: · Pre-Bookable GP Appointments = Use the online forms on our website.* · Same-Day GP Appointments =...
- Xmas Close - New20/12/2024The surgery will be closed for Christmas on the following: Wed 25/12, Thu 26/12 and Wed 01/01. , In the event of an emergency, please call 999. Please see our News section for more details and help when the surgery is closed.
- Changes to Appointment Booking Process – From Friday 20th December 2024 - New18/12/2024We want to make it as easy as possible for you to access the right care when you need it. We know that demand has been high recently, which has meant our forms have had to close sooner than we would have liked. To better meet your needs, we’re i...
- Pharmacy First: Quicker Access to Health Advice and Treatment - New17/12/2024Patients can now receive health advice and treatment directly from their local pharmacy, thanks to the NHS Pharmacy First. This NHS initiative allows individuals to be treated in-pharmacy without the need for a GP appointment, helping to reduce wait...
- Coping at Christmas - New13/12/2024As the Christmas period approaches, it can be a difficult time for lots of people. If you are struggling or know someone who is, there are services that can help support during this time. If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, or ...
- Secondary Care Waiting Times: A Guide for Patients - New12/12/2024Navigating the NHS can sometimes feel complex, especially when it comes to secondary care. Many patients have questions about waiting times for specialist treatment and why these delays happen. We’re here to help you understand the process and poi...
- Attendance Rates in November! - New04/12/2024We’re thrilled to announce that an impressive 97.3 % of our patients attended their appointments in November! This fantastic turnout allows us to deliver efficient care to a larger number of people in our community. A Big Thank You...
- Friends and Family - November 2024 - New03/12/2024The NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) is a way of gathering your feedback, so we can continually review our service. It is based on one simple question: “Thinking about your GP practice. Overall, how was your experience of our service?” Your ...
- Christmas opening 2024 and support when the surgery is closed. - New01/12/2024We are swiftly approaching the end of the year, and the festive season is upon us. As usual, we want to ensure you’re well-informed about some important details during the Christmas period. So please see below for our opening times as well as how ...
- Update on GP Pre-Bookable Appointment Availability - New29/11/2024As of 29th November 2024, we want to be open and honest about the availability of pre-bookable GP appointments at School Lane Surgery. We understand how important it is to see or speak to a GP as soon as possible, and we’re doing everything we ca...
- Plan with Pre-Bookable Appointments - New27/11/2024We are pleased to announce that recently the surgery has been offering pre-bookable GP appointments. This change is designed to make accessing healthcare more convenient and to help you maintain continuity of care with your preferred GP. We u...
- Staying Safe in the Cold Weather18/11/2024
- Children in Need - Charity Tombola!14/11/2024
- Pre-Bookable GP Appointments and Help Us to Help You!13/11/2024
- Remembrance Day Observance and Our Support for Veterans11/11/2024
- Phlebotomy Clinic Changes – 18th November08/11/2024
- Use and experience of the NHS App among people 65 years old and older - Survey05/11/2024
- Friends and Family Test - October 202401/11/2024
- Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment31/10/2024
- Sexual Health Screening31/10/2024
- Patient Notice29/10/2024
- Working Well Norfolk24/10/2024
- Your Surgery, Your Voice: A Patient Q&A Event30/09/2024
- Stay Healthy This Winter23/09/2024
- Important Changes to the Death Certification Process (From 09/09/24)06/09/2024
- Exciting News: Extended Hours for Our In-House Portuguese Interpreters! Or Novidade empolgante: Extensão dos horários para nossos intérpretes de português!05/09/2024
- Friends and Family Feedback - August 202402/09/2024
- Protect Yourself This Winter – Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccinations21/08/2024
- STI Screening Services at SLS...(that is too many S's for any headline!)10/08/2024
- Attendance Rates Remain High!08/08/2024
- Recent Media Reports about GP Collective Action05/08/2024
- Palliative Care Survey01/08/2024
- Friends and Family Feedback - July 202401/08/2024
- Happy Birthday! Don’t Forget to Book Your Annual Review!26/07/2024
- Let's Bake a Difference for Chapter15: Charity Bake Sale at HLC on August 1st!24/07/2024
- Whooping Cough19/07/2024
- Lift someone out of loneliness09/07/2024
- Your Attendance Makes a Difference! Smoother Care for Everyone at School Lane Surgery.08/07/2024
- Recycle Your Used Sanofi Insulin Pens with Sanofi's RePen Recycling Program!04/07/2024
- Spring COVID Booster Campaign Ends: Look Ahead to Autumn!02/07/2024
- Friends and Family Feedback - June 202401/07/2024
- Heatwave Health Advice24/06/2024
- High Attendance at School Lane Surgery Means More Efficient Care for You!13/06/2024
- Spirometry07/06/2024
- Celebrating Pride: Creating a Welcoming Space for All at School Lane Surgery06/06/2024
- New Appointment System: Long-Term Condition & Medication Reviews - During Your Birthday Month06/06/2024
- Information for Patients Following the Recent News About the Infected Blood Inquiry05/06/2024
- Friends and Family Feedback - May 202401/06/2024
- Chapter15 – School Lane Surgery Charity of the Year 2024.25/05/2024
- Who's Who at School Lane: Primary Care Dream Team!22/05/2024
- Bank Holiday Close - 27th May 202420/05/2024
- Move more, feel better: Mental Health Awareness Week & Beyond!14/05/2024
- Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy10/05/2024
- Important Notice: Technical Issues Impacting Our Services - 07/05/24 @ 12:1007/05/2024
- Technical Issues Impacting Our Services07/05/2024
- Friends and Family Feedback - April 202404/05/2024
- April Attendance Shines!03/05/2024
- Introducing Our Newest GP: Dr Garaleviciene!02/05/2024
- Coping with Exam Anxiety and Stress: Top tips for Students and Parents!01/05/2024
- Get the Most Out of Your Medication!30/04/2024
- Bank Holiday Close29/04/2024
- SMS Ethnicity Questionnaire28/04/2024
- NHS App24/04/2024
- School Lane Pharmacy20/04/2024
- School Lane Pharmacy: Phone Issues15/04/2024
- Important Information About NHS Prescription Charges - From 1st May 202414/04/2024
- Appointment Attendance in March: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!12/04/2024
- Social Services for the Over-65s in Norfolk - Survey04/04/2024
- Friends and Family Feedback - March 202403/04/2024
- COVID-19 Spring 2024 Booster Vaccination Programme27/03/2024
- Easter Opening Details14/03/2024
- Community Mental Health Transformation in Norfolk - Survey08/03/2024
- Introducing Our Newest GP: Dr K. Zaw08/03/2024
- Celebrating International Women's Day08/03/2024
- Attendance Rates Remain Over 96% for February07/03/2024
- Friends and Family Feedback - Feb 202401/03/2024
- Não espere para pedir ajuda. Serviços para te ajudar a conseguir ajuda27/02/2024
- Abusive Behaviour25/02/2024
- Nie zwlekaj, aby uzyskać pomoc. Usługi, które pomogą Ci uzyskać pomoc.24/02/2024
- Fit Notes and School Aged Children22/02/2024
- Looking for Support with your Diabetes?15/02/2024
- Chapter15 and School Lane Surgery13/02/2024
- Attendance Rates over 96%!09/02/2024
- Text Messages from School Lane Surgery……or SMS from SLS!08/02/2024
- Appointments at School Lane Surgery07/02/2024
- Digital Health Hub02/02/2024
- Friends and Family Feedback - Jan 202401/02/2024
- Join our Patient Participation Group (PPG) and be a part of shaping a healthier future together!31/01/2024
- Measles30/01/2024
- NHS App and Surgery Website Event – 25th January 10:00 to 12:0018/01/2024
- The Power of Teamwork: Roles within School Lane Surgery08/01/2024
- Friends and Family Test Results December 202302/01/2024
- We are proud to be a ‘Safe Surgery’ for everyone in our community.29/12/2023
- 'Appy New Year' - Get Tech-Savvy with Your Health: NHS App & Surgery Website Information Event!27/12/2023
- Merry Christmas From School Lane Surgery17/12/2023
- Coping at Christmas15/12/2023
- Christmas and New Year Opening Details13/12/2023
- Supporting Carers: Why it's important to let us know.10/12/2023
- COVID and FLU Clinic – 9th December 2023 at School Lane Surgery07/12/2023
- Closure of the NHS COVID Pass Service01/12/2023
- Friends and Family Feedback - Nov 202301/12/2023
- Thetford Healthy Living Centre Update – November 202329/11/2023
- Keeping Safe in Cold Weather25/11/2023
- PANORAMIC Trial17/11/2023
- Ways your local pharmacy can help you this winter14/11/2023
- Armed Forces Veteran Friendly at School Lane Surgery08/11/2023
- Help Us Improve: Your Feedback Matters!03/11/2023
- Stay well this winter and cold weather03/11/2023
- Friends and Family Feedback - Oct 202301/11/2023
- 2023 Flu Vaccinations for 2-3 year-olds29/10/2023
- Friends and Family Feedback - Sept 202324/10/2023
- Information regarding national supply disruptions to ADHD medications.16/10/2023
- School Lane Pharmacy13/10/2023
- NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)07/10/2023
- Help Us Improve: Your Feedback Matters!30/09/2023
- Non-NHS Services and Chargeable Work25/09/2023
- SMS Ethnicity Questionnaire20/09/2023
- Stay Protected: Flu and Covid Vaccinations Clinics 202311/09/2023
- Enjoy the warm weather safely08/09/2023
- Surgery Announcement15/05/2023
- Coronavirus Response Information07/12/2022
- Your views on moving from Children’s to Adult’s Health and Care Services13/10/2022
- How are you staying healthy?15/03/2022
- Vaccinations for all healthy 5-11 year olds to launch from April 202223/02/2022
- How to find your NHS Number27/01/2021
- Have you had any medical appointments relating to cancer in the last year?15/04/2021
- Counselling for Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Breckland01/02/2021
- Flu Vaccinations - 50 - 64 Year Old26/11/2020
- Update To Our Privacy Materials08/10/2020
- Virus Watch: Help Stop the Spread10/09/2020
- First Response10/07/2020
- Vacancy: Practice Nurse/Allied Health Professional - COPD Interest07/07/2020
- Coronavirus: Wear a Face Covering17/06/2020
- Accessing Dental Care in England from 8th June08/06/2020
- Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save Lives03/06/2020
- Clinical Photographs19/05/2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings18/05/2020
- New Patients27/02/2020