NOTICE TO PATIENT
BEECHWOOD SURGERY
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
OPEN & CLOSE INFORMATION
MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER: OPEN
TUESDAY 25TH DECEMBER: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 26TH DECEMBER: CLOSED
THURSDAY 27TH DECEMBER: OPEN
FRIDAY 28TH DECEMBER: OPEN
SATURDAY 29TH DECEMBER: CLOSED
SUNDAY 30TH DECEMBER: CLOSED
MONDAY 31ST DECEMBER: OPEN
TUESDAY 1ST JANUARY: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 2ND JANUARY: OPEN
If you need to see a doctor urgently for medical advice, please call 111
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INDEPENDENT REVIEW
If you have personal experiences arising from any of the below, an independent review, commissioned by the Government, wants to hear from you.
Pelvic Mesh Implants
Primodos and hormonal pregnancy tests
Sodium valproate*and valproate products including Epilim and Depakote
* The Review is specifically interested in hearing from women who have taken sodium valproate while being of child-bearing age.. Women prescribed Epilim or Depakote(sodium valproate) should not stop their treatment unless told to do so by their GP or healthcare professional.
Share your experience and find out more, including about regional events at:- IMMDSReview.org.uk
Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review
www.IMMDSReview.org.uk | Reviewteam@kcl.ac.uk | 020 7848 6386
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We are pleased to announce our new clinicians that have joined us:-
Dr Andrew Burgess
Dr Vishvaraj Rathod
Tosin Edeki
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FLU CLINIC
BOOKABLE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE: Please speak to a Receptionist.
You are eligible to receive a free flu jab if you:
· are 65 years of age or over · Asthmatic who has a steroid inhaler · Cancer · Heart Disease · Immunosuppressed · Main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill - Carers | · are Pregnant · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) · Diabetic · HIV · Stroke · Splenectomy
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NON-ELIGIBLE PATIENTS:
Patients who are not eligible for a free flu vaccination are welcome to receive their vaccination with one of our Nurses. There will be a charge of £8.00 to cover the cost of the vaccine.
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MATERNITY REFERRALS
Women may book directly with maternity services at all Essex hospitals and can do so by contacting teams at the appropriate hospitals.
For women wishing to have their babies at;
- MEHT (WJC, Broomfield or St Peters) - 01245 362305 http://www.meht.nhs.uk/services/maternity-services/
- BTUH- maternity@btuh.nhs.uk
For more detailed information, please look under Latest News.
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GP Extended Access Bookable Service
Please click on - GP Extended Access Bookable Service for more information
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Southend & Basildon - Blood Test Appointments
Please be aware that the booking line number has changed to: 01702 746065.
You can continue to book your blood test appointments on-line by visiting:-
Southend University Hospital, select 'Patients & Visitors' and select 'Blood Tests'
or
Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals, select 'Services' and select 'Blood Tests'
The online service is the most user friendly way of obtaining a blood test appointment as it allows you to cancel and move your appointment/s at your convenience.
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KOOTH
A new online counselling service for young people - for more information please click on LATEST NEWS
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TALKBACK
Talkback is the patient newsletter from Basildon and Brentwood Clinical Commissioning Group - Please click 'Latest News' for more information
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BUS 808 SHUTTLE SERVICE TO BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
The service has been extended and improved to Brentwood Community Hospital.
Please click on 'Latest News' for the timetable details.
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PATIENT NOTICE REGARDING TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
THERE IS A NATIONAL SHORTAGE OF TRAVEL VACCINES, THEREFORE BEFORE YOU BOOK AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CHECK WITH RECEPTION STAFF FOR AVAILABILITY.
PLEASE BE AWARE CHARGE FOR
HEP B INJECTIONS
COURSE OF 3 - £105 (£35 PER INJECTION)
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MATERNITY REFERRALS
Did you know that if you have a positive pregnancy test you can refer yourself to a hospital of your choice for your maternity care, Basildon Hospital, Broomfield Hospital or Queens Hospital.
For more information, refer to 'Latest News'.
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We are Closed during Bank Holidays, please call 111 if you require medical attention
ROUTINE APPOINTMENTS
Beechwood Surgery now offer bookable appointments up to 8 weeks in advance
depending on appointment availability
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AS OF 1ST APRIL 2017
The surgery is no longer able to provide appointments on a Saturday.
This is due to contractual changes. If you need to see a GP at the weekend,
PLEASE CALL OUT OF HOURS ON 111.
We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause our patients.
There is NO Walk-in Urgent Appointment Service at 8:00am from 1st April 2017
Please phone the surgery for an appointment or use Online-Consult
(On-line Consult - a quick and easy method to get advice from your GP online
without having to wait for an appointment)
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STAFF TRAINING:- The Surgery will be closed from 1pm in the afternoon on the following dates: -
- 5th February 2019
- 5th March 2019
If you need an emergency appointment during this time, please call the Out of Hours Service on 111 who will arrange a GP appointment at a local surgery.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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November 2018 - We had 119 missed appointments Please remember to cancel your appointment so another patient can be seen. The average cost of a missed appointment is £35.
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Gluten
INING: Free Products
Please see the latest guidance on gluten free products.