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SATURDAY SURGERY
8.30am to 11.30am
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.
Please note that the provision of a Saturday surgery is dependent on
appropriate funding received from our local Primary Care Trust. At
present, we have been contracted to provide the service until 31st March
2009. Any extension of the service after this time will be publicised in
due course.
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
Summary of the 2007/08 v 2006/07 GPAQ Survey results -
CLICK HERE
(
PDF)
Online Repeat Prescriptions
As from 1st February 2008 you will be able to order your repeat
prescriptions online via this website.
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:
Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Tuesday 3rd February 2009
Wednesday 4th March 2009
Tuesday 7th May 2009
Wednesday 10th June 2009
Tuesday 7th July 2009
Thursday 24th September 2009
Tuesday 3rd November 2009
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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