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.

Accessible information standard

Suffolk Primary Care

Accessible Information Standard

The Accessible Information Standard came into force from 31 July 2016 across health and social care in England.

The purpose of the Standard is to ensure all patients have access to information that they can understand and are provided with any support they need.

FAQ about the Standard

The Standard applies to all patients and service users who have specific communication needs relating to disability, impairment or sensory loss. This also applies to carers, parents and guardians who are responsible for sharing information with the people they are for. Individuals most likely to be affected by the Standard include those who are blind, deaf, have some form of hearing and/or visual loss, or people living with a learning disability.

All organisations that provide NHS or adult social care must follow the Standard. This includes Suffolk Primary Care.

The aim of the Standard is to provide more personalised care – improving patient satisfaction and experience.

It should also lead to better outcomes (for example an earlier diagnosis and treatment of a condition), improved patient safety and enhance the patients’ ability to self-care and adhere to clinical and medical advice.

When you contact Suffolk Primary Care, your requirements will be noted on our secure database to help us prepare for the next time you use our services and ensure we are meeting your communication needs. We also:

  • Share patient information and communication needs with other providers of NHS and adult social care, if there is consent or permission to do so.

  • Take steps to ensure that patients receive information that they can access and understand and offer communications support if needed.

Please contact your practice directly to make them aware of any specific communication needs.

More information can also be found here.

Suffolk Primary Care is an innovative partnership of GP Surgeries based in Suffolk covering 70,000 patients.

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