The NHS across Essex will be better prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases if the public follows Public Health England advice. We have put in place measures to ensure the safety of patients and staff which may mean your patient experience is subject to change. For all urgent appointment, we ask that you undertake a symptom assessment through DoctorLink.
The symptom assessment will ask you a number of questions to help to identify your problem. The outcome of your assessment will direct you to the right treatment, whether emergency care, your GP, nurse or self-care. Once the request has been submitted, you will then be contacted by the Practice Team, to arrange an appointment within the identified timeframe (as outlined in the outcome of your symptom checker).
The symptom assessment will ask you a number of questions to help to identify your problem. The outcome of your assessment will direct you to the right treatment, whether emergency care, your GP, nurse or self-care. Once the request has been submitted, you will then be contacted by the Practice Team, to arrange an appointment within the identified timeframe (as outlined in the outcome of your symptom checker).
Services
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS. If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.
If you are ill while away from home or if you are not registered with a doctor but need to see one you can receive emergency treatment from the local GP practice for 14 days. After 14 days you will need to register as a temporary or permanent patient. You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months.
Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nursesrun clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears.
Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed. This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you. No, it is not compulsory.
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Dan Fergu
Nov 27, 2021
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Jan Koszuta
Dec 17, 2018
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Johnny L.
Jun 13, 2018
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Very disappointed with the appointments system now. Rang at 11.00 a.m and after being on hold for 10 minutes the receptionist answered and I tried to arrange an appointment as quickly as possible because of severe back pain. I was told that there were appointments available for tomorrow morning but I would have to ring back tomorrow morning to try to get one. They could not book an appointment for me now even though I was on the phone now! This is a ridiculous system and utterly useless. What happens if I am beaten to all of the appointments when I call tomorrow. Very disappointed with the way
