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PLEASE REMEMBER NOT TO ATTEND THE SURGERY IF YOU HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID19 OR IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS AND ARE AWAITING A TEST RESULT. As a medical centre we must all be considerate of other patients, as well as staff members, to limit exposure to the virus as much as possible. Thank you.

E-Consult

Our surgery is now using E-consult  - this is an online guide that gives you 24/7 access to medical advice and allows you to contact the surgery electronically during our opening hours only (see home page for more details)


As our telephone lines remain extremely busy, please email any COVID19 vaccination queries to admin.mailboxf81113@nhs.net

Please note, as with other businesses, we are also suffering from staff illness and staff who need to work from home, and as such we are short staffed at the surgery. Please be patient with Receptionists who are working hard to accommodate all requests. Thank you.

Notice to Close

For the purposes of Staff training this surgery, along with others in the Thurrock area, will be closed on the afternoon of  Tuesday 11th January 2022.  Please note we shall be closed from 12.30pm.
During closure an Emergency Only service will be in operation and you are asked to telephone 01375 480000 where a contact number will be provided.
The surgery will open as normal on Wednesday 12th January 2022.
Whilst we hope you will agree that there is already a high standard of patient care in Thurrock we are committed to further improving Primary Care services.  Supporting protected learning time for GPs and Practice Staff will assist us in doing this.

 

Repeat Prescription Form Please complete and return to the surgery via the post box or email us at chafford.prescriptions@nhs.net

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TEXT MESSAGES

Please ensure that you keep your mobile telephone number updated to ensure that you receive text messages from this surgery (appointment reminders, health messages etc).

FACEBOOK

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DNA's for September


During the last month we had 144 wasted appointments which equates 29 hours or 1 doctor not seeing patients for 3 1/2 half days. If you no longer need to attend, please cancel your appointment. You can do this by using Systmonline / nhsapp, responding to your text message reminder or calling the surgery (Lunchtimes the phone lines are much quieter). Together we can ensure we bring this number down and stop wasting appointments that other patients need. 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR PATIENT GROUP

Interested in becoming involved with the practice Patient Reference Group? Please see the Patient Reference Group page for more details.

Latest News

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Breast Screening

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Facebook

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Anticoagulant Medication (ie Warfarin, Marevan, Phenindione, Acenocoumarol)  -  Change in Procedure

If you are requesting a repeat prescription for this medication you are now required to provide your current INR level along with the date of your latest blood test, due date of your next blood test and the current dosage of medication.

 

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Meningitis B Vaccine

A new vaccine to prevent meningitis is being offered to babies as part of the routine NHS childhood vaccination programme.  The Men B vaccine is recommended for babies aged 2 months, followed by a second dose at 4 months, and a booster at 12 months.

Which babies should have the Men B vaccine?
The Men B vaccine is offered to babies alongside their other routine vaccinations at:

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 12 months

The vaccine has the brand name Bexsero, and is given as a single injection into the baby's thigh.  The Men B vaccine can be given at the same time as other routine baby vaccinations. 

Further information is available on the following websites:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/pages/meningitis-b-vaccine.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/meningococcal-b-menb-vaccination-programme

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Travel Notice

Malaria: It Only Takes One Bite!

Ensure you get advice on all the vaccinations required when you travel abroad.  Take a look at the Travel Vaccinations page (under Clinics & Services) for more information.  Remember to submit your travel forms at least 4 weeks prior to travelling.

 

Volunteers Wanted for Patient Group

Interested in becoming involved with the practice Patient Reference Group?  Please see the Patient Reference Group page for more details.

 

Online Appointments Booking and Repeat Prescription Ordering

You can now have access to our appointments system online. By using this system you will be able to book an sameday telephone appointment with a GP. You can also have access to the new Repeat Prescription ordering facility. The new system will allow you to choose the medication from your medical record (repeat medication screen only) rather than you having to type into the current form on the website or an email.  You will be able to see a list of your medications with dates when they were last issued to you.  Utilising this service will enable you to access both appointments and prescriptions 24 hours a day.

The service also allows you to view your Summary Medical Record which contains details of your medication, allergies and sensitivities.  If you already have access to online booking and ordering prescriptions you will need to reapply in order to see your Summary Medical Record.

The new system requires you to have a user name and password in order to log on.  To find out more and obtain a user name and password please speak to a member of the Reception Team. The service is not available for children under the age of 16.

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