Services
When a patient dies
Please make contact with reception so we can support you and help to make the arrangements needed. One of our GPs will complete the ‘Medical Certificate of Cause of Death’ (MCCD) or communicate with the coroners office if this is required. Once completed we will let you know as at that point you can book an appointment to register the death with the Registrars Office.
https://www.essex.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/register-death/what-you-need-register-death
If you need support after losing a loved one, St Luke’s Bereavement Service can be contacted on 01268 524973.
Asthma/COPD/Diabetes
Our Practice nurses provide ongoing reviews for patients with the above conditions. We will contact you to arrange this review around the month of your birthday.
NHS Health Checks
These are offered to patients over the age of 40 every 5 years. You will receive a letter when yours is due. The nurse will run through a review of risk factors for cardiovascular disease including diabetes and high cholesterol. Remember this appointment cannot cover things managed by GPs so you will be asked to book another appointment to discuss other things.
Smoking Cessation
We would love to help you stop smoking. Your chances of quitting are 10 times higher with the help of a Practice Nurse. Call to book!
Smears
You’ll receive a letter when your smear is due. If you have any concerns about having this done please speak to us.
Carers
If you are a carer and you need support, you could contact:
Provide Essex Wellbeing on 0303 303 9988, or provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net (Monday to Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm)
or there is lots of useful information on the Carers First website www.carersfirst.org.uk/essex/welcome
24 hour ECG and 24 hour BP
These will be booked as required by the GP. You will be given an instruction leaflet at time of booking which includes instructions on what to bring and driving.
Child Health Surveilance
8-week baby checks will be carried out by the GP. Please book for these when you register your baby.
Childhood Vaccinations will be carried out by the Practice Nurse. You will receive letters to remind you about these.
Autism and ADHD assessments for children
If you are worried that your child has Autism or ADHD, they require assessment by Community Paediatrics. In order to refer into their service, both you and the nursery/ school need to fill in assessment forms. Please could you have a look at the following website (and fill in the forms), then make a GP appointment so we can put your referral through.
www.nelft.nhs.uk/essex-integrated-therapies-referral-process
Autism and ADHD assessments in adults
If you believe you may have autism or ADHD, our receptionist will book you in with our PCN Mental Health worker. They will do an initial assessment, and provide you with some questionnaires to fill in, before making the relevant referrals.
For support through the autism diagnostic process and beyond, you can contact SUMMIT. They can help with anything from extra support in the workplace to benefits or housing issues. They also offer Group and peer to peer support. Contact on info@summitservices.org.uk or 01255 429778.
SUMMIT details
Travel Advice/ Vaccinations
If you are going abroad and need advice or might need vaccinations, please fill in a Travel form for you and each member of your family travelling. Our nursing team will review your forms before booking appointments as needed for vaccinations. Some vaccinations cannot be provided on the NHS but they can give you details when they speak to you.
Travel Form
Shingles
This jab is recommended once between the ages of 70-79. Do get in contact if you haven’t had it and you are in this age group.
Pneumococcal
This jab is recommended once over the age of 65, and some people under this age may be recommended it by a hospital consultant if you have certain other conditions. Call to discuss if you think you need it.
Men ACWY
This is offered to young people going to University for the first time.
Flu
Flu vaccinations are received by the surgery in September and will be given in flu clinics running on Saturdays. More details available nearer the time.
COVID Vaccinations
Although the surgery was involved with booking the early COVID vaccines, these are now contracted to other agencies. Those who are due a vaccine can book online at https://www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination/do-you-have-an-nhs-number or call 119.
Vaccinations for people who are housebound are provided by ACE Healthcare Ltd. We cannot give dates/ times of when these will be given but if you are not sure if you/ your relative is coded as Housebound please call reception.
Sick Notes/ FIT NOTES
You need to self-certify for the first 7 days of illness.
After this time our doctors can write you a certificate if they believe it is necessary- please book an appointment.
When this note ends you are ‘Fit for Work’. There is not another form to declare this.
Wart Clinic/ Cryotherapy
Dr Patel runs regular cryotherapy clinics to deal with veruccas, warts and other minor skin conditions. Please call for a review with a doctor if you feel you may need to be booked in for this service.
Minor Surgeries
Dr Patel also performs minor surgeries for certain skin conditions. These can be booked after an initial appointment with a doctor.
Non-NHS Services
Please call reception to enquire about non- NHS services for example fit to fly letters, to whom it may concern letters, insurance company letters. SUCH A REPORT WILL TAKE UP TO 14 DAYS TO COMPLETE. There are charges for this work which you will find below. Please bring cash or cheque as we are unable to take card payments at reception.
Fees for Non-NHS work
Hospital Appointments
Please note that we are unable to contact hospitals to chase/ change appointments, or to ask for sooner appointments. We understand that hospital phone lines are often not answered quickly, but we do not have another way through. Please persist with calling them directly.
If you feel your medical condition has changed, do book an appointment with a GP for review.
Sharps Bins
These are now collected by the Council. Please follow this link where you can book a collection.
https://www.basildon.gov.uk/article/4816/Book-Clinical-and-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal