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NEWSLETTER

» Click here to download a copy of our newsletter (October 2011)

OTHER NEWS (Updated December 2011)

HELLOS AND GOODBYES

We are pleased to announce that from the 1st January 2012 Dr C Ukpaka (Male) and Dr M Ridley (Female) will be joining the practice to replace Dr Clear Hill and Dr Orford who are leaving at the end of the year.

CHANGE OF PRACTICE NAME

With Dr Clear Hill retiring at the end of December 2011 the name of the practice will change to Billericay Medical Practice with Dr Cockcroft replacing Dr Clear Hill as Senior Partner.

National Patient Survey

We are pleased to announce that since March 2009, the results from the National Patient Survey have steadily improved from 70% to nearly 79% at the end of June 2011.

A full set of the results can be found on the attached link HERE»


FLU CLINICS
 

The surgery will be offering a flu vaccination to all patients over 65 years of age and younger people in certain at risk groups from the end of September 2011.
If you fall into one of the categories to receive the vaccine please ring the surgery for an appointment.
If you are under 65 years of age and you are not sure if you fit into one of the at-risk groups then please contact the surgery.

'AT RISK' GROUPS (UNDER 65 YEARS) THAT SHOULD BE OFFERED A SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION IN 2011/12:

• Chronic respiratory disease and asthma that requires continuous or repeated use of inhaled or systemic steroids or with previous exacerbations requiring hospital admission

• Chronic heart disease

• Chronic renal disease

• Chronic liver disease

• Chronic neurological disease

• Diabetes

• Immunosuppression

• Pregnant women

• Those living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities.

• Those who are in receipt of a carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill.

DR CLEAR HILL TO RETIRE

After nearly 25 years service at the surgery Dr Clear Hill has announced that she will be retiring in the New Year.

Dr Cockcroft will replace Dr Clear Hill as Senior Partner.

Further details will be available on the website later in the year.

Proposed changes to Out of Hours Services in South West Essex

» Click here to read more

east of England pathology services

Click here to view the patient information leaflet about these services.

Kids Alive Charity Trip to Nepal - Update

Dr Fernie and the Patient Participation Group would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Kids Alive coffee afternoon on the 12th May which raised more than £200.00 to go towards a Christian Orphanage in Nepal.

Nurse Jo Restel’s Education Talk

On Wednesday, 10th November, Nurse Restel gave a talk to more than 40 patients in the Health Centre waiting room on Diabetic Awareness. 

This was the second talk organised by the patient group which was very well received by everyone who attended.

New Online Booking of appointments and Repeat Prescriptions

You can now have access to our appointments system on line. By using this system you will be able to book a routine appointment with a doctor up to two weeks in advance (no on the day appointments will be available).

You can also have access to the new repeat Prescription ordering facility. The new system will allow you to choose the medication from your medical record rather than you having to type the medication that you require.

To be able to use the on-line services you will need to register by downloading the application form so that a user name and password can be created for you.

You can continue to use the existing prescription service until 31st October 2010.

Using this service will enable you to access both appointments and prescriptions 24 hours a day.

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.

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

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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Billericay
Medical Practice
Stock Road
Billericay
Essex
CM12 0BJ

Tel: 01277 658071
Fax: 01277 631892


Monday to Friday
8.30am - 6.30pm

SATURDAY SURGERY
8.30am to 2.30pm
(Pre booked appointments only)
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