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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.

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

Prescribing of Adult ADHD Medication

It is with regret that with effect from 1^st April 2025, Sidney House & The Laurels Surgery will no longer be able to prescribe, or dispense, any ADHD medications for our adult patients.

The Practice will not be able to assist with prescribing for new cases of adults with ADHD and any patients who are currently having their medication issued by the practice will only be able to continue this arrangement up to and including 31^st March 2025.

The Practice is not currently contracted adequately to provide these services within our NHS contract. For this work to be managed safely we believe that this work needs to transfer back to hospital specialists. Patients who have received a diagnosis from a private specialist will need to discuss any prescribing requirements with them directly.

The Practice has already given notice to our Commissioners, who will now ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure you continue to receive these specific prescriptions.

Information about the arrangements that will be in place from 1^st April 2025 date onwards can be obtained by contacting our Integrated Care Board (ICB). The ICB can be reached by emailing mseicb-me.midalliancebusinesssupport@nhs.net or if you wish to raise a complaint about this issue, you can do so by contacting the ICB via mseicb.complaints@nhs.net.

More information can be found on ICB's website - ADHD prescribing - Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System

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. 

New Childrens' Mental Health 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

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. 

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.