Information about weight management services and the availability of weight-related drug treatments in Suffolk and North East Essex:
We are aware of the recent news reports, however we are not able to prescribe this in General Practice locally, this varies by area – in this area there is a new NHS weight management service expected to launch later this summer. Full details aren’t available yet and we are not yet able to refer for this, but it’s likely to include weight management programmes, medications, or surgery depending on individual assessment once you have been referred on to them. Most patients will need a BMI over 35 and other conditions to be referred and the team will assess and decide on which will be suitable for each individual. Please get back in touch with us in late summer for more information. Read more
Please note our practices will be closed on Monday 26th May for the Spring Bank Holiday.
However, we are aware that things can go wrong resulting in you feeling that you have a genuine cause for complaint. If this is so, we would wish for the matter to be settled as quickly, and as amicably, as possible. Additionally, we would love to hear what we have done well, so that we can use all feedback to ensure we continue to improve and deliver the highest level of care that our patients rightly deserve.
Please click below for our complaints and compliments procedure which outlines the process in full.
In person/telephone – ask to speak to a senior member of staff.
In writing – some complaints may be easier to explain in writing – please give as much information as you can, then send your letter/email to your registered practice, as soon as possible.
If you feel you are dissatisfied with the way your complaint has been dealt with you can contact:
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1 4QP Tel – 0345 015 4033
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service provides confidential advice and support helping you to sort out any concerns you have about the care the NHS provides.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospitals/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service/
Help us get it right:
We constantly try to improve the service we offer. Please do also let us know when you think we have done something well or if you have any suggestions as to how we can do something better.’