News

Due to ongoing maintenance work, parking at the surgery may be limited. Sadly, this is out of our control so please allow plenty of time to find a parking space.

Some GP practices are choosing to stop prescribing ADHD medications for their patients. NHS Mid and South Essex has put in place new arrangements to ensure NHS patients remain able … [continue] ADHD prescribing  – Changes to NHS GP prescribing of ADHD medications

There is no shared care agreement between the NHS and private healthcare providers. ADHD medications are also very specialist and outside the competency of General Practitioners. As a result, we … [continue] ADHD medication for privately diagnosed patients (Children or Adults)

New digital patient portal launching in mid and south Essex A new online patient portal, Patients Know Best (PKB), is being launched for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE … [continue] Patients Know Best – online patient portal

What is Allen Carr’s Easyway? Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking Live Group Seminars are a cognitive behavioural therapy (or more accurately a cognitive restructuring/retraining therapy). The method was devised … [continue] Exciting news – Allen Carr’s Easywayto Stop Smoking is available again through Essex Wellbeing Service!

The doctors’ union the British Medical Association has announced that junior doctors across the country will go on for a further five days, after national pay negotiations failed to reach … [continue] Local NHS preparing for further strike action

While you are waiting for your hospital appointment or treatment, you can now use the NHS App to get the information you need while you wait to be seen. A … [continue] NHS App – new waiting list feature

In response to the planned industrial action, the NHS locally is calling on local people to help minimise disruption as far as possible and to safeguard patient care. Junior doctors … [continue] Industrial action and NHS services over the Christmas period

As reported in national news this week, patients who have been waiting over 40 weeks for treatment and do not have an appointment date within the next 8 weeks, could … [continue] Referrals – alternative choice initiative

We have recently updated our Patient Privacy Notice, please go to our Privacy page to view the revised document.

We would like to introduce the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service which has started on 20/07/2023 in Day Lewis Pharmacy Moulsham Lodge and Paydens Pharmacy. The service gives patients under the … [continue] New NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service

In Chelmsford we are running the following from the Chelmsford West Family Hub, Dixon Ave, CM1 2AQ. As always, all of these sessions are FREE and they are all Drop … [continue] Summer activities for children, teens and families

The NHS is appealing for the public’s support as it prepares for the junior doctors’ strike this week (13th – 18th July), immediately followed by a consultant’ strike next week (20th -21st July). Dr … [continue] Local NHS advice ahead of industrial action

Group A streptococcus (GAS), also referred to as Strep A is a common bacterium. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always … [continue] Strep A / Scarlet Fever information

Health leaders warn of a “twindemic” with the risk of both COVID-19 and flu circulating at high levels, potentially at the same time.  Local residents over the age of 50 and … [continue] Help ‘Do Your Bit’ by boosting your immunity with a flu vaccine and covid-19 booster

Notice: Please be advised that on Monday, 19th of September, the surgery is closed due to Bank Holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.  

The Practice is now in a position to return to Enhanced Access appointments.  These are appointments that are offered outside of the Core Opening Hours. These are a 50/50 mix … [continue] Enhanced Access & Extended GP hours

Currently children aged 12-15 year old are blocked from accessing proof of covid 19 vaccination via the NHS.  Proof of vaccination is only available in paper form by parents applying … [continue] Digital COVID-19 passports for children aged 12 or over

It is a very sad fact that our practice and staff have been the victims of threatening and violent behaviour from patients.  We would like to remind our patients and … [continue] Zero tolerance against violent or abusive behaviour

‘For Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), where employees go off sick on or after 10 December 2021, employers can only ask employees for proof of sickness (such as a fit note) … [continue] Temporary change to fit notes

The EPUT Vaccination Team will be at Chelmsford City Racecourse to deliver Covid vaccinations to all the family. EPUT’s  Big Vaccination Weekend takes place this Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th … [continue] Book now for your Walk-in Appointment Slot this weekend

With effect from 1st December 2021 until 31st March 2022 the Practice are pleased to announce that due to the increase in demand for appointments we will be offering additional … [continue] Winter access appointments

In light of the recent government announcement we would ask for your patience and understanding when contacting the surgery.  Our telephone lines are incredibly busy with patients trying to book … [continue] COVID-19 booster vaccination information – updated 14/12/21

The surgery will be closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday 24th November for staff training. If you need medical help or advice during this time please contact 111. We will be … [continue] Staff training

We would like to inform you that Dr Nigel Savage will be retiring from the Partnership with effect from 4th December . Dr Savage is our longest serving Partner and I … [continue] Dr Savage Retirement

The Practice will only be offering the Pfizer vaccination to patients for their Covid-19 booster at the Practice. If a patient is unable to have the Pfizer vaccine due to … [continue] COVID-19 booster vaccine update

Please see below advice and links about staying at home (self-isolation) and treatment for you and anyone you live with. NHS England leaflet on what to do if you have … [continue] Self-isolation and treating symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)

From 1st September 2021, the NHS will change how it shares your GP medical record. The General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR ) data extract by NHS Digital … [continue] General Practice Data for Planning and Research Opt-Out

We are now beginning to offer flu vaccinations to the patients who are 50 to 64 years of age. We are prioritising patients in age order. WE have invited patients who … [continue] Flu Vaccinations 50 to 64 years

All practices in Mid-Essex will be closed from 12 noon on the dates below.  The closures are for staff training.  Mid-Essex CCG will be providing out-of-hours care for our patients … [continue] Practice Shut Down Dates

Please contact us to book your flu vaccination appointment. The dates available are listed below: Saturday 19th September Monday 28th September Wednesday 30th September Tuesday 6th October Saturday 10th October All by appointment only For … [continue] Flu vaccination appointments

Please note that people in the 50-64-year old age group will not be vaccinated until November and December, providing there is sufficient vaccine, and no appointments will be offered for … [continue] Flu vaccinations for 50-64 year olds

Mid Essex residents who need to see a GP or nurse on a weekday evening, Saturday or Sunday can now book an appointment by calling 01245 398055. Appointments are available … [continue] Extended access appointments

DO NOT WALK IN TO SURGERY All patients must telephone if they require an appointment Patients will be called back by a clinician We will try and manage your condition … [continue] COVID-19

Paper prescription forms are changing. Exemption boxes on the back of prescription forms are being updated to make it easier for eligible patients to correctly claim free NHS prescriptions and … [continue] FP10 Prescription forms are changing