Our practice hosts the following services and clinics:
Medical Examinations
- Additional InformationMedical examinations for special purposes, such as fitness to travel, pre-employment, insurance, driving medicals etc, are undertaken outside normal surgery hours. A BMA approved fee will be payable. Please contact the surgery to make an appointment. Fees are clearly displayed in the reception area.
Travel Immunisations
- Additional InformationVirtually all foreign trips require some kind of vaccination. Where possible please allow at least eight weeks before departure. We charge a standard fee per person for the certification involved in your immunisation. A few vaccines are not covered under the NHS and a separate charge will be made.
Tetanus Immunisations
- Additional InformationAll patients are recommended to ensure that they are immune against the deadly disease of tetanus which is particularly prevalent in Essex. A course consists of three injections a month apart.
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Immunisation
- Additional InformationThose working in the police, ambulance, nursing or any other occupation in which they are liable to come into contact with body fluids, and most people visiting abroad, are advised to have a course of Hepatitis A and B vaccines. Please contact the reception to arrange an appointment.
Flu Vaccinations
- Additional InformationThese are strongly advised for everyone over 65 years old, or those who have chest diseases or diabetes etc. They are available in October and November each year. We offer protection against pneumonia in the form of a single once only special vaccine.
Please ask for details.
Cervical Smears
- Additional InformationIt is very important for all women aged 25-64 to have regular cytology screening at least every five years.
Family Planning
- Additional InformationA full range of services is provided at this surgery during normal consulting times. Please book an appointment with our Advanced Nurse Practitioner Mary Carter for Contraception advice
Diabetes
- Additional InformationIf you are diabetic and not having insulin injections, you are invited to attend our diabetic clinic. Please make an appointment at reception.
Asthma
- Additional InformationWe hold a clinic here at the surgery for all our asthmatic patients. Please make an appointment at reception.
Smoking Advice
- Additional InformationWe offer a specialised clinic to help reduce your risk of developing smoking-related diseases.
IT IS VITAL TO STOP SMOKING!
Immunisation Schedule For Children
- Additional InformationIt is strongly recommended by the Department of Health and it is our practice policy that ALL children are vaccinated against these major diseases, unless there is a specific medical reason for not doing so.
If you have any doubts about any of the immunisations please speak to either your doctor or the practice nurse.
The current schedule is as follows:
To attend one of these clinics please ring our reception on 01702 416966.
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When?
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What is given
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Vaccine and how it is given
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2 months
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and
Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP/IPV/Hib)
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One injection (Pediacel)
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Pneumococcal (PCV)
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One injection (Prevenar)
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3 months
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and
Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP/IPV/Hib)
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One injection (Pediacel)
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Meningitis C (MenC)
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One injection
(Neisvac C or Meningitec)
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4 months
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and
Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP/IPV/Hib)
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One injection (Pediacel)
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Pneumococcal (PCV)
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One injection (Prevenar)
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Meningitis C (MenC)
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One injection
(Neisvac C or Meningitec)
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Around 12 months
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Haemophilus influenzae type b, Meningitis C
(Hib/MenC)
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One injection (Menitorix)
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Around 13 months
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Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
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One injection (Priorix or MMR 11)
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Pneumococcal (PCV)
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One injection (Prevenar)
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3 years 4 months to 5 years
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio
(dTaP/IPV or DTaP/IPV)
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One injection (Repevax or Infanix-IPV)
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Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
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One injection (Priorix or MMRII),
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13 to 18 years
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Tetanus, diphtheria and polio (Td/IPV)
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One injection (Revaxis)
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