BILDESTON ROAD CLOSURE – IMPORTANT PRESCRIPTION NOTICE
Due to upcoming road closures in Bildeston, access to the surgery will be affected from the Hadleigh side during the first phase of the closure works.
What We Are Doing
For eligible patients, we will issue a two-month supply of repeat prescriptions for June and July.
Controlled Drugs
Controlled medications, including Gabapentin, Tramadol and Pregabalin, will continue to be issued on a monthly basis alongside your usual repeat prescription.
Who This Applies To
This applies to patients living in the following villages who may be unable to access the surgery from the Hadleigh side:
Nedging, Naughton, Semer, Whatfield, Elmsett, Ofton, Somersham, Flowton, Willisham, Barking, Ringshall, Kersey, Aldham, Chelsworth, Monks Eleigh, Brent Eleigh, Milden, Lindsey and Boxford.
What You Need To Do
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Please submit your repeat prescription request for a two-month supply (excluding patients with controlled drug)
- Please allow sufficient time for processing
- Prescriptions will be ready to collect before the road closure begins on 22 June
Following this temporary arrangement, prescriptions will return to the usual monthly issue for all patients.
Additional Information
- If you receive controlled drugs, please continue to order your medication as normal
- If you are unable to park and walk to the surgery, please contact the dispensary team
- If you pay for prescriptions, please bring the correct payment amount, as no change will be available
- If you have any concerns or questions, please speak to a member of the dispensary team
Roadworks Schedule
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Location
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Dates
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High Street – 2-way traffic lights
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22–26 June
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Ipswich Road
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22–26 June
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Junction of B1078 to Bildeston Health Centre
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29 June–17 July
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Bildeston Health Centre to Newberry Road
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20–31 July
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Newberry Road to Duke Street
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3 August–4 September
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Duke Street to Wattisham Road
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7–29 September
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Wattisham Road entrance
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7–29 September
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Wattisham Road north of High Street towards the B1115
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30 September–13 November
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The surgery will remain open during these works with its usual opening hours and will remain as fully operational as possible. Any disruption to services will be communicated to patients throughout the works.
Please note: this information currently relates to dispensary access only. Further updates will be provided during later phases of the roadworks when access is affected from the opposite side.
We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this essential roadworks.
