November 2025 DNA Stats

Published on 16th Dec 2025

Pharmacy Opening Times over Christmas Period

The following pharmacies have been commissioned to open on 25th December 2025:

Victoria Street Pharmacy Bury St Edmunds IP33 3BB 01284 767507 14:00 – 18:00
Clacton Pharmacy Clacton CO15 1JA 01255 423041 09:00 – 17:00
City Pharmacy Colchester CO1 1LG 01206 984867 14:00 – 18:00
Queen Street Pharmacy Colchester CO1 2PJ 01206 541600 10:00 – 14:00
Eye Pharmacy Eye IP23 7AF 01379 870233 13:00 – 17:00
Haverhill Pharmacy Haverhill CB9 8HF 01440 706689 09:00 – 13:00
Belstead Hills Pharmacy Ipswich IP2 9LF 01473 683695 09:00 – 13:00
Lakenheath Pharmacy Lakenheath IP27 9JS 01842 862884 09:00 – 13:00
Lavenham Pharmacy Lavenham CO10 9PX 01787 247284 10:00 – 14:00
Leiston Pharmacy Leiston IP16 4BZ 01728 832231 09:00 – 13:00
Acer Road Pharmacy Rendlesham IP12 2GA 01394 460548 09:00 – 13:00
Combs Ford Pharmacy Stowmarket IP14 2DA 01449 770761 13:00 – 17:00
Thurston Pharmacy Thurston IP31 3QU 01359 232727 09:00 – 13:00
Island Pharmacy West Mersea CO5 8QT 01206 615113 10:00 – 14:00

The following pharmacies have been commissioned to open on 26th December 2025:

Victoria Street Pharmacy Bury St Edmunds IP33 3BB 01284 767507 14:00 – 18:00
City Pharmacy Colchester CO1 1LG 01206 984867 14:00 – 18:00
Queen Street Pharmacy Colchester CO1 2PJ 01206 541600 10:00 – 14:00
Boots Colchester CO3 8RG 01206 766802 14:00 – 18:00
Eye Pharmacy Eye IP23 7AF 01379 870233 13:00 – 17:00
Haverhill Pharmacy Haverhill CB9 8HF 01440 706689 09:00 – 13:00
Belstead Hills Pharmacy Ipswich IP2 9LF 01473 683695 09:00 – 13:00
Lakenheath Pharmacy Lakenheath IP27 9JS 01842 862884 09:00 – 13:00
Lavenham Pharmacy Lavenham CO10 9PX 01787 247284 10:00 – 14:00
Leiston Pharmacy Leiston IP16 4BZ 01728 832231 09:00 – 13:00
Acer Road Pharmacy Rendlesham IP12 2GA 01394 469548 09:00 – 13:00
Combs Ford Pharmacy Stowmarket IP14 2DA 01449 770761 13:00 – 17:00
Mansfield Pharmacy Thorpe-le-Soken CO16 0DY 01255 861329 14:00 – 18:00
Thurston Pharmacy Thurston IP31 3QU 01359 232727 11:00 – 15:00
Island Pharmacy West Mersea CO5 8QT 01206 615113 10:00 – 14:00

The pharmacies listed above have been commissioned to open on the days and times
described. Other pharmacies may choose to open during bank holiday periods for
patient convenience although this would not be part of the commissioned NHS service
provision and may not be guaranteed.
To find further details of community pharmacies open near you visit www.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy

New Year Opening Hours
All information correct as of 05/12/25
The following pharmacies have been commissioned to open on 1st January 2026:

Victoria Street Pharmacy Bury St Edmunds IP33 3BB 01284 767507 14:00 – 18:00
City Pharmacy Colchester CO1 1LG 01206 984867 14:00 – 18:00
Queen Street Pharmacy Colchester CO1 2PJ 01206 541600 10:00 – 14:00
Boots Colchester CO3 8RG 01206 766802 10:00 – 14:00
Eye Pharmacy Eye IP23 7AF 01379 870233 13:00 – 17:00
Haverhill Pharmacy Haverhill CB9 8HF 01440 706689 09:00 – 13:00
Belstead Hills Pharmacy Ipswich IP2 9LF 01473 683695 09:00 – 13:00
Lakenheath Pharmacy Lakenheath IP27 9JS 01842 862884 09:00 – 13:00
Lavenham Pharmacy Lavenham CO10 9PX 01787 247284 10:00 – 14:00
Leiston Pharmacy Leiston IP16 4BZ 01728 832231 09:00 – 13:00
Acer Road Pharmacy Rendlesham IP12 2GA 01394 469548 09:00 – 13:00
Combs Ford Pharmacy Stowmarket IP14 2DA 01449 770761 13:00 – 17:00
Mansfield Pharmacy Thorpe-le-Soken CO16 0DY 01255 861329 14:00 – 18:00
Thurston Pharmacy Thurston IP31 3QU 01359 232727 11:00 – 15:00
Island Pharmacy West Mersea CO5 8QT 01206 615113 10:00 – 14:00

The pharmacies listed above have been commissioned to open on the days and times
described. Other pharmacies may choose to open during bank holiday periods for patient
convenience although this would not be part of the commissioned NHS service provision
and may not be guaranteed

Published on 16th Dec 2025

Christmas Opening Times

✨Merry Christmas from all the staff at Market Cross Surgery 🎄

Our opening hours over the festive period are as shown below:

❄️ Monday 22nd December - Surgery Open 8:00- 18:30, Dispensary Open 8.45-13.00 & 15.00-18:30

🦌 Tuesday 23rd December - Surgery Open 8:00- 18:30, Dispensary Open 8.45-13.00 & 15.00-18:30

🎁 Wednesday 24th December - Surgery Open 8:00- 18:30, Dispensary Open 8.45-13.00 & 15.00-18:30

🎅 Thursday 25th December - Closed

🤶 Friday 26th December - Closed

⛄ Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th December - Closed

🎀 Monday 29th December - Surgery Open 8:00- 18:30, Dispensary Open 8.45-13.00 & 15.00-18:30

🌟 Tuesday 30th December - Surgery Open 8:00- 18:30, Dispensary Open 8.45-13.00 & 15.00-18:30

🍪 Wednesday 31st December Surgery Open 8:00- 18:30, Dispensary Open 8.45-13.00 & 15.00-18:30

🛷 Thursday 1st January 2026 - Closed

🧦 Friday 2nd January - Surgery Open 8:00- 18:30, Dispensary Open 8.45-13.00 & 15.00-18:30

We are open as normal, week commencing 5th January 2026.

Published on 1st Dec 2025

Flu

If you have not had your flu vaccine for this season, we still have vaccines available!

Contact us on 01638 713109 opt 2 to book!

Published on 27th Nov 2025

Improvement Works Underway

⚠️ NOTICE OF INTERNAL BUILDING WORKS

Please be advised that internal building works are currently taking place within the premises. These improvements are part of our commitment to enhancing the quality, safety, and comfort of our facilities.

During this period, you may experience:

Increased noise levels
Restricted access to certain areas
Minor disruption to normal operations

We sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation while this essential work is completed.

Thank you for your understanding.

Partners of Market Cross Surgery

Published on 26th Nov 2025

Weight Management Update 27.8.2025

Update re access to obesity management medications

Access to obesity management medications (this includes weight loss injections such as Monjaro and Wegovy) in Suffolk and North East Essex is only available via the Weight Management and Complex Obesity Service (WMCOS). GPs in Suffolk and North East Essex cannot yet refer new patients into this service as it is currently working through existing waiting lists. For this reason, please do not book an appointment or call the practice to request Mounjaro® or any other obesity management medications.

For the latest information, please visit the dedicated NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB webpage.