DOCTORS

Woolpit Health Centre

Address:Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9QU.
Tel: 01359 240298
Health Visitors - Tel: 01359 242050
Pharmacy - Tel: 01359 242394
Surgery Hours: 8.30 am – 12.30 am, 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Pharmacy Hours: 8.30 to 18.30 Monday to Friday and 8.30 to 11.00 on Saturdays.

All consultations are by appointment in advance where possible. Genuine medical emergencies will always be fitted in but not necessarily with your own doctor. For home visits, except in an emergency, please telephone the surgery before 10.30 am.

The practice currently consists of six full time and two part time GPs plus four trained Nursing Sisters who are available during surgery hours for injections, dressings, vaccinations, treatment of minor injuries etc and for help on minor health problems.

DENTISTS

Abbey Dental Practice

Address:The Street, Woolpit, IP30 9SA
Tel: 01359 242064
In cases of emergency telephone Bury practice on 01284 754814.

Opening times:

• Monday 9.00 a.m to 6.00 pm
• Tuesday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
• Wednesday 9.00 am to 7.00 pm
• Thursday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm
• Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
• and one Saturday each month 9.00 am to 12.00 pm

MEALS ON WHEELS

This service is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays. If you would like to receive “meals on wheels” please contact your GP or Social Services. If you would like to help deliver meals please contact Mrs Diane Fells on 736320.

THE LAURELS DAY CARE CENTRE

Contact: Mrs Eileen Robinson Tel: Felsham 737072.

The Laurels was started fourteen years ago at Felsham under the auspices of “Age Concern”. The project was highly successful and now members meet every Thursday for a happy and lively day, which includes an appetising and nourishing meal. Outings are organised, which are equally popular. Transport is provided.

If you wish to become a member, referral by your GP or Social Services is required. If interested, contact Mrs Robinson in the first instance.

Volunteer helpers are always appreciated and Mrs Robinson will be pleased to hear from anyone interested in this enjoyable and rewarding work.

Mid Suffolk Axis

Contact: Mrs Ann Squirrel Tel: 01449 678703 or 07885 251916 email: midsuffolkaxis@tiscali.co.uk

provide daytime activities for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities in the district. They meet each week and arrange outings, participate in social activities (such as board games, computer skills, woodwork, aromatherapy) and they run an exercise session in partnership with community physiotherapists.
Meetings are in Stowmarket on Fridays.
The charity already has several clients in the village and is keen to hear from anybody else who might benefit.

MID SUFFOLK CITIZENS ADVICE CENTRE

Address: 5 Milton Road South, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EZ
Tel: 676060 or 676280

The Citizen’s advice centre is independent and provides free, confidential, impartial advice to everybody, regardless of race, gender, sexuality or disability, on a wide range of subjects including social security, employment, taxation, consumer problems, family matters, education, immigration, health and housing.