Asthma is increasingly common but can be well controlled by modern treatment. All our Practice Nurses are fully trained in asthma management. They will help you to understand your asthma, give you advice on the use of your inhalers and how to vary the doses in different circumstances if appropriate. You will be invited to have an asthma review every year and the nurses will monitor your health and refer you back to the doctors if necessary.

Are you worried about your memory?

Would you like to have it checked?

Timely Diagnosis and Support for People with Dementia

Improving the diagnosis and care of patients with Dementia has been prioritised by the Department of Health.  They have asked GP’s to take a proactive approach in identifying people who may be at risk of developing dementia in the future.

What is Dementia?

Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss, confusion, mood changes, and difficulty with day to day tasks.  There are many causes of dementia, with Alzheimer’s the most common.

 Who is in the “at risk” group?

• Patients over 60 with cardiovascular disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease or diabetes
• Patients aged 40 or over with Down’s syndrome
• Patients aged 50 or over with learning disabilities
• Patients with long term neurological conditions which have known neurodegenerative element e.g. Parkinson’s disease.

Why is early diagnosis of dementia important?

Diagnosing dementia, and which type of dementia someone has, is important.  It will ensure that people with dementia can get the right support, treatments and plan for the future.

 How is an assessment of dementia made?

For a memory assessment you will need to make an appointment with a Health Care Assistant.  You will be asked some standardised questions (called the General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition) as a screening test. You may also be asked for a blood and urine test to ensure no physical cause of memory problems.  We will take into account your medical history.

Healthy living promotes good health and prevents disease and premature death. We encourage our patients to take responsibility for their health both in prevention and treatment of illness. You can substantially reduce your health risk by keeping your weight down, taking lots of exercise, eating a healthy diet and of course by not smoking. Advice and help with smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise is available from all members of the Practice Team but in particular our Nurses.

Maternity care is provided jointly by the Community Midwife and the Doctors. You will be seen regularly at a local GP practice or at the local hospital or both, throughout your pregnancy. 

For those based in the Alderton and Orford area, care is provided by Midwife Kate Morling at Framfield House Surgery on a Thursday morning.

In Aldeburgh, maternity services are delivered by Midwife Beth Thomas at the Fromus Centre on a Monday.

To find out how to self-refer for maternity care, please follow this link to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.