Billericay Health Centre

Tel: 01277 658071

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NEWSLETTER

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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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Dr B G R Clear Hill and Partners
Billericay
Health Centre
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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