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OTHER NEWS (Updated March 2010)
Summary Care Records
If you would like to know more about the new Summary Care Record or have decided to opt-out of the scheme then please visit the SCR website where you can download a form.
New booking service for Billericay blood tests
Click here to view the leaflet about this new service.
Dr Orford
The Practice is pleased to announce that Dr Orford has had a baby girl. Both mother and baby are doing well.
PRACTICE NURSE
We are pleased to announce that Frances Richmond will be joining our
nursing team from the beginning of February 2010.
Vitality
Stop Smoking Drop-in clinic
In order to provide stop smoking support to the residents of
Billericay, Vitality have set up a drop in clinic that will run weekly
from the 5th June 2009, providing one to one support for those wishing
to quit smoking. The drop-in clinic will work in conjunction with the
service provided by the advisor at Billericay Health Centre.
The clinic will be based at Billericay Library, 143 High Street, between
10.00am to 12noon.
For more information please phone 07984 394499 or visit the Vitality
website
www.lovevitality.org
SATURDAY SURGERY
8.30am to 2.30pm
From the 1st November the Practice will be open on a Saturday morning
for pre-booked appointments only. This is not an
emergency service and you should ring our out of hours emergency
number 01277 658071 if you require to speak to a doctor.
Please note that if you turn up at the surgery on a Saturday morning
asking to see a doctor you will be redirected to the out of hour’s
service.
Saturday appointments can be booked up to one week in advance.
GP Training Practice
At the beginning of August 2008 the surgery became a GP Training
Practice.
There are two registrars working at the practice. The registrars are
fully qualified doctors who are training to become a GP.
Patient Survey Results
Read a Summary of the Patient Survey Results
2008»
Online Repeat Prescriptions
Click here to order prescription via our Secure System
Surgery Closures
Please note that due to Time to Learn sessions run by the South West
Essex Primary Care Trust the surgery will close at 1pm on the following
dates:
Tuesday 9th February 2010
Tuesday 9th March 2010
Tuesday 11th May 2010
Wednesday 14th July 2010
Thursday 16th September 2010
Wednesday 10th November 2010
Car Park
We are sorry if you have experienced problems in parking. As you are
probably aware, the car park is usually very busy, particularly in the
mornings. To avoid arriving late for your appointment, please allow
plenty of time to park your car as you may have to queue for some time
until a space is available.
If you wish to make a complaint regarding parking at the Health Centre,
we have produced a form for you to complete. This can be collected from
reception
Fees for Non-NHS Services
We have recently reviewed the fees for non-NHS services, such as forms
completed by the doctor for private medical insurance claims, travel
insurance claims, etc. A list of the updated fees is on display at
reception. Please note that completion of these forms can take up to 20
working days.
Mobile Telephone Numbers
If you have a mobile telephone, it may be helpful for the practice to
have the number on our records. You may wish to advise us of your number
by telephone or at reception.
Coil Fitting Service
We offer a full coil fitting service, which includes follow ups,
removals, changeovers and new fittings (of both copper coils and the
Mirena IUD). Please ask at reception for details.
Minor Surgery
We offer a minor surgery service for certain skin conditions and
aspirations.
If you have any condition that you are worried about, please make an
appointment to see your GP who will then arrange for any necessary
intervention. Please ask at reception for details.
Yellow Fever Centre
Did you know that the surgery has been approved by the Department of
Health as a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre?
A Yellow Fever vaccination is required if you are planning to travel to
some parts of Africa and South America, at least 10 days before
departure. There is a standard charge for the vaccination.
Please telephone the practice nurse for further information.
Routine Appointments
Based on feedback from patients, the practice has increased the number
of appointments available to book in advance to 75%, with the remaining
25% being available to book on the day.
Home Visits
Home visits will only be done by doctors if they feel it is medically
appropriate to do so. If the doctor feels that it is not medically
necessary to provide a home visit, you may be asked to come to the
surgery to be seen.
We regret that transport difficulties may not be a reason for a home
visit.
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