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• Update on GP referrals into the Weight Management and Complex Obesity Service (WMCOS)

  The development of the technology required to enable GP referrals into WMCOS is now almost complete.  The ICB is moving into a testing phase to ensure it is working effectively before the service opens fully.

  The length of the test phase will depend on how long it takes to solve any problems identified.  

  This is a significant step forward in the process and we will update this page when the service opens fully in early 2026.

  In the meantime, we are not able to give you any more information about when the full service will open. Please continue to monitor this page Information about weight management services and the availability of weight-related drug treatments in Suffolk and north east Essex - NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB for updates.

   Thank you

Think Measles

YOU MAY HAVE SEEN ON THE NEWS ABOUT MEASLES - CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE MMR VACCINE. 

If you have had two doses of MMR then you have had the complete course of MMR vaccines.  Parents please refer to your childs personal health record (Red Book) to confirm if they have received two doses.  Two doses of the MMR vaccination can help stop your child becoming seriously unwell with measles. The above link provides information about the MMR vaccine. 

Please click here to go to the NHS website for Measles

• If you are considering privately funding an ADHD assessment, please see the guidance here from our ICB

• The British Heart Foundation have a free online training module to learn CPR, to potentially save someone's life 

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes  This can be used any time, and all you need is a cushion to practice on

• The Harleston Information Plus Befriending Service are looking for volunteers.  Please see the link here if you think you can help

• https://harleston-norfolk.org.uk/harleston-information-plus/volunteers/  This service has been set up to support local residents to help improve self confidence, emotional health and wellbeing and promote independence of individuals who may be experiencing loneliness and social isolation.  All volunteers would be suitably trained and DBS checked, and they would welcome your contribution should you be able to help.