Increased presence of norovirus

We are currently seeing an increase in norovirus (winter vomiting bug) at West Suffolk Hospital. To keep everyone safe, please delay your visit if you have flu-like symptoms, Covid-19 or influenza, or if you have had diarrhoea or vomiting in the last 48 hours.

More information and ward closures

Cancel an appointment

If you cannot attend your appointment at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, please let us know as soon as possible.

This allows us to offer the appointment to another patient and helps us make the best use of our clinic time. We ask for at least five working days’ notice where possible.

To cancel or change your appointment, please:

If you do not attend

Many outpatient clinics have a “failure to attend” policy. If you miss your appointment without telling us, you may not be offered another appointment unless your GP refers you again. This helps ensure that appointment slots are not wasted.

If you realise you cannot attend, please contact the number on your appointment letter or card as soon as possible.