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eConsult is now available between 8am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday, except on Bank Holidays. 
These requests will be managed in the same way we handle telephone calls - you may be offered an appointment with one of our team, or you maybe signposted to other services such as community pharmacies if appropriate.

 

Practice Mission Statement

 "To maintain and if able, improve the health and wellbeing of those Patients for whom we care"

Hospital Blood Test Results

 

Patients undergoing investigations at a hospital will need to follow up with the hospital to obtain any requested tests or procedures by a hospital doctor. The hospital consultant should also interpret investigations conducted by the hospital. 

 

Autumn 2024 Covid & Flu Vaccinations

 

We will be delivering Flu and Covid vaccinations this upcoming season. Patients will received texts messages with URL links to book their FLU or Covid vaccinations (they will be delivered in seperate clinics) or a phone call. If you have not been contacted please call reception. 

Please help us with the telephone queue and use the URL links you are sent to book your appointment. You will receive a separate text message for booking the Covid vaccination. 

 

Our Saturday Clinics are: 5th October 2024 both sites - Sidney House or The Laurels

12th of October - Sidney House only 

All clinics run on pre-book system only, no walk-ins. 

New Service

 

We would like to make you aware of the NEW children and young person’s mental health service, who are located in our GP surgery. Please contact the reception team to book an initial telephone triage session if your child or young person is presenting with symptoms of mild depression, low mood, and anxiety.

Please see the link for more information and if you want to book an appointment, please speak with the reception team.

Website: SET CAMHS - Primary Care Network | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

 

Community transport

Community Transport are able to offer free transport to anyone who needs it to access their coronavirus booster vaccination.  

Community Transport can be reached on 01376 557883 Monday to Friday 8.30 to 17.00 or via email: community.transport@braintree.gov.uk

 

Changes to the medical examiner system and death certification process

From September 2024

A new medical examiner system is being rolled out in England and Wales over the next few months prior to it becoming a statutory requirement on 9 September 2024. Please see further information about the changes here

Surgery Closed for Staff Training 2024 - 2025

All GP practices in Mid and South Essex will be closed from 12.00pm on the dates below.  The closures are for staff training.  Mid and South Essex ICS will be providing out-of-hours care for our patients from 12:00 until 18:30.  If you require medical care during the hours that we are closed please call NHS 111 who will make an appointment with the out-of hours provider where necessary. 

 

Tuesday 18th June 2024   Tuesday 11th February 2025
Thursday 11th July 2024   Thursday 13th March 2025
Wednesday 18th September 2024    
Thursday 17th October 2024    
Thursday 14st November 2024    
Wednesday 11th December 2024