Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Access to medical records
The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be ... [continue] Access to medical records
Care home registration pack
Before you complete the online forms please use this link to check if your care home is within our practice boundary. We are asking that where possible all new patient registrations use ... [continue] Care home registration pack
Chaperones
The Rivermead Gate Medical Practice is committed to providing a safe, comfortable environment where patients and staff can be confident that best practice is being followed at all times and ... [continue] Chaperones
Compliments and complaints
As a Practice we are very happy to receive constructive comments or suggestions for improving our service to patients. We will always be willing to listen if there is any ... [continue] Compliments and complaints
COVID-19 information
Please find below information and links to our Frequently Asked Questions at the practice Digital COVID-19 passports for children aged 12 or over POSTED ON 3RD FEBRUARY, 2022 Currently children aged ... [continue] COVID-19 information
COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine – information for people living in Essex and Suffolk Please click here for the latest news and answers to Frequently Asked Questions Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine – update Read ... [continue] COVID-19 vaccine
Health checks for the over 75’s
Health checks are being offered to our patients over 75 years of age who are not regularly reviewed due to an existing Long Term Condition (LTC). The over 75 health ... [continue] Health checks for the over 75’s
Named GP
All patients at Rivermead Gate Medical Centre have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating their care. Your named doctor will be allocated to you by the practice. ... [continue] Named GP
Patient confidentiality
We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and ... [continue] Patient confidentiality
Patient forms
Please find list of links to patient forms below: Update your details Update your details (online form) Update your next of kin (online form) Let us know you are a ... [continue] Patient forms
Patient rights and responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities
Patients Know Best – online patient portal
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
Practice boundary
Please use the map below to check whether you live inside the practice boundary.
Pre-pregnancy counselling service
We would like to inform you about a new pre-pregnancy counselling service that has been launched by our Trust for people with medical conditions who are planning a pregnancy, or ... [continue] Pre-pregnancy counselling service
Privacy
Privacy notice As data controllers, GPs have fair processing responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and GDPR law 2018. This means ensuring that your personal confidential data (PCD) is handled ... [continue] Privacy
Reducing the carbon footprint of inhalers
Some inhalers for respiratory diseases – called Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI) – contain propellants known as hydrofluorocarbons to deliver the medicine. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are powerful greenhouse gases – thousands of ... [continue] Reducing the carbon footprint of inhalers
Registration
Before you complete the online forms please use this link to check if you are living within our practice boundary. We are asking that where possible all patients use the online registration form ... [continue] Registration
Student registration pack
Before you complete the online forms please use this link to check if your current student address is within our practice boundary. We are asking that where possible all new patient registrations ... [continue] Student registration pack
Summer health advice
Whilst most of us welcome the sunshine and warmer weather, it is important to remember the various health problems summer can bring that might affect you or your family. Read ... [continue] Summer health advice
Update your next of kin
If you would like to update your next of kin details please use the online form below.
Updating your details
If you have changed your address or telephone number please let us know in case we need to contact you urgently. You can come to the surgery or inform us ... [continue] Updating your details
Using this website
The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for the personal ... [continue] Using this website
Violent or abusive behaviour
On occasions it is sometimes necessary to remove patients from our Practice list. This can be due to a patient moving out of the practice area or if they become ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour
Why do I need to give personal information to receptionists at GP surgeries?
The information you give will ensure you get the right care, in the right way, by the right professional. All staff operate according to strict guidelines and work under clinical ... [continue] Why do I need to give personal information to receptionists at GP surgeries?
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014
