Services To The Patient

'Choose and Book'

If you and your GP decide that you need to see a specialist for further treatment, you can now choose where to have your treatment from a list of hospitals or clinics. At the moment you can choose any hospital in Essex providing the speciality is available.
For more details on Choose and Book, visit http://www.chooseandbook.nhs.uk/

Antenatal Clinic

With doctor and midwife, by appointment.

Child Health

Clinic: Thursday, 2.30 - 3.45pm with the health visitor. No appointment necessary.

Child Health Surveillance: examinations carried out by doctors, by appointment.

Asthma/Diabetic Clinic

We offer our asthmatic and diabetic patients regular advice and health checks with the practice nurse. Please enquire at reception.

Childhood Vaccinations And Immunisations

By appointment, variety of days and times available. The childhood vaccinations are given at standard intervals and you can expect your child’s name to be called up on the computer at the right time. It is very important that your child has these vaccinations. There are only a very few reasons for not giving them.

If you are concerned that your child is unwell, please bring them to the surgery so that the nurse or doctor may assess whether or not they should have the vaccination.

Influenza Vaccination

In October every year, we offer flu vaccination to our patients. This is strongly recommended for high-risk patients, eg those with a heart or chest disease, diabetics, patients over 65 or those who work in institutions or nursing homes.

Cervical Smears

The practice nurse will take a smear at any clinic. Please ask at reception. Cancer of the cervix can be prevented and all female patients are advised to have regular smear tests. These are important because they can detect early signs of the disease, which is easily treated.

Travel Vaccinations

Our practice nurses offer a travel advice and vaccination service to all patients who are travelling abroad on holiday or business. Many vaccinations are available on the NHS. A charge is payable for any vaccinations not covered by the NHS.

Please make an appointment at least eight weeks before your holiday to ensure adequate cover.

Family Planning

A full service is available, including coils, caps and the contraceptive pill. Please make an appointment with the doctor.

Weight Loss Clinic

If you have a commitment to losing weight, we can offer help and treatment in our weight loss clinic. Please enquire at reception.