Do you need to find a local doctor, dentist, optician or pharmacy – but don’t know where to start? If you get online, then you can do it easily with the new online service locator on the NHS Suffolk website.

By going to www.suffolk.nhs.uk/servicelocator , entering your postcode, and choosing which service you need, a clear and easy-to-use clickable map appears along with other information such as opening times, disabled access and parking facilities, hearing loop availability, and services available in different languages.

The service locator is just one of a number of new ways NHS Suffolk is working to improve access for people in Suffolk to their local NHS services. In recent months many local GP surgeries have been offering extended opening hours, and a current dental surgeries pilot scheme is proving very popular in offering appointments to patients during evenings and weekends.

Some of Suffolk’s GP surgeries also offer:

• Online appointment booking
• 24/7 automatic appointment booking
• Text message reminders for appointments
• Self check-in for your appointment

Clare Banyard, head of primary care at NHS Suffolk, said: “Patients are at the centre of what we do. We want to make sure there are a number of ways people can find the local healthcare services they need – and then access them at the right place and time that suits them. And we’re always open to new suggestions of how to keep improving on this.”

Have a go and visit the service locator now!

Online at www.suffolk.nhs.uk/servicelocator

Alternatively, if you’re not online and need to find a dentist, doctor, optician or pharmacy you can always call PALS – the Patient Advice and Liaison Service, on 0800 389 6819.