Clinics & Services

Nurses

We offer nurse-led consultations for a number of medical conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Coronary Heart Disease.  If you suffer from any of these conditions we would recommend that you have a yearly review.  Please see the reception staff for further information.
In addition to our nursing team we employ a healthcare assistant who will also be consulting with patients. 

Antenatal

Antenatal and postnatal care is often shared by your GP and midwife who work closely together for the successful outcome of your pregnancy.  In the first instance you should make a routine appointment with the doctor to arrange your antenatal referral after which time your programme of care will be advised by the midwife. The maternity direct contact email is maternity@btuh.nhs.uk.

Family Planning

The doctors and practice nurses provide a full range of contraceptive advice and services.  These are provided during normal surgery times and further information can be obtained from reception. 

Minor Surgery

The majority of our doctors carry out minor operations from the surgery.  If you wish to undertake such a procedure you should initially book a routine appointment with a doctor to make the referral. 

Family Planning

The doctors and practice nurses provide a full range of contraceptive advice and services.  These are provided during normal surgery times and further information can be obtained from reception. 

Minor Surgery

The majority of our doctors carry out minor operations from the surgery.  If you wish to undertake such a procedure you should initially book a routine appointment with a doctor to make the referral. 

Counselling

The practice offers a counselling service by referral only.  Please book a routine appointment with the doctor in order to discuss your requirements. 

Patients Over 75

A practice nurse undertakes senior citizen health checks on a regular basis at the centre.  Patients are invited by letter to attend for this free examination. 

Flu And Pneumonia Vaccinations

These vaccinations are particularly recommended for patients aged over 65 years or for those patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, pregnant women  and residents of nursing and rest homes.

The pneumonia vaccination is available all year around and if you wish to avail yourself of this protection please contact the reception team for an appointment with one of the nurses.  However, the influenza vaccination is only available during the autumn and winter periods and you will need to contact the reception staff in September for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment, or click here for more details. If you are housebound and wish to have either of these vaccinations please let us know and we will arrange for the district nurse to visit you. 

Travel Immunisations/Vaccinations

The practice nurses offer a comprehensive travel service for registered patients during routine surgery times. If you require this service you should first obtain a questionnaire from reception or download the form here, for each member of your family and complete and return this to the nurse at least four weeks prior to your departure date. A nurse will then contact you by post to confirm your vaccination requirements.

A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held in reception. 

Childhood Immunisations

All routine childhood vaccinations are available at the surgery by appointment with the practice nurse. It is important to ensure that all children are vaccinated against the potentially serious illnesses and all those behind with their programme should catch up as soon as possible.

Non-NHS Services

Certain services provided by your doctor are not covered by the NHS and you will be asked to pay a fee.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you should first obtain a questionnaire from Reception or download the form here, for each member of your family and complete and return this to the Surgery at least four weeks prior to your departure date.  A nurse will then contact you by post to confirm your vaccination requirements.

A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held in reception.

The questionnaire will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required. 

Information about countries and vaccinations required can be found on the links below:

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Carribean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important you complete the questionnaire as early as possible  - as we give the Vaccines 10 days prior to your departure.

Please note some vaccines are not avaliable through the GP and will need to be sourced privately or as a private prescription.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please complete the questionnaire then print and sign and send to the surgery.  The Nurse will then contact you regarding an appointment.

 Download our Travel Vaccination Form

Sickness Certificates

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

For any illness lasting longer than seven days you will need to see the doctor for him/her to issue a sickness certificate (F.med3) and for any subsequent renewal of the certificate. If your employer insists on a sickness certificate for 7 days or less a charge will be levied. For more details on this please contact us here.

Flu Clinics

The influenza vaccination is only available during the autumn and winter periods and you will need to contact the reception staff in September for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. If you are housebound and wish to have either of these vaccinations please let us know and we will arrange for the district nurse to visit you.

Pregnant Patients Can Now Self-Refer to Basildon Hospital

Women who have a positive pregnancy test can now self-refer to Basildon Hospital Maternity Services. Patients can contact the service directly by completing an antenatal self-referral form (click here) without the need to see a GP first. A qualified midwife will contact the patient by telephone within seven days of receiving the form to discuss the next steps

Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice

About Clinical Pharmacists

Clinical pharmacists work as part of the general practice team to improve value and outcomes from medicines and consult with and treat patients directly. This includes providing extra help to manage long-term conditions, advice for those on multiple medicines and better access to health checks. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and ensuring patient safety.

What can clinical pharmacists help with?

• Prescribing
• Medication reviews
• Medication queries
• Telephone reviews
• Treatment of minor illnesses
• Managing a patient’s condition holistically
• Ensuring patients get the most out of their medication
• Ensuring there is joined-up care for patients.

How are GP practices benefiting?

Clinical pharmacists can prescribe certain medication, conduct medication reviews; answer questions about medication and support patients over the course of their treatment. Having clinical pharmacists in GP practices means that GPs can focus their skills where they are most needed, for example on diagnosing and treating patients with more complex conditions. This helps GPs to manage the demands on their time.

Mid and South Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership How does the role of a clinical pharmacist differ from that of a community pharmacist?

A clinical pharmacist’s role within a GP practice differs markedly from a pharmacist who is based in the community. One of the big changes is that pharmacists based in GP practices are able to prescribe medicine for patients. For example, when a person is diagnosed with a condition, such as diabetes or hypertension, the clinical pharmacist is able to manage their condition holistically to ensure they are getting the right advice. This includes making sure they start or stop treatment at the right time and ensure they are getting the most out of their medication to manage their condition appropriately. Community pharmacists support patients by advising them about minor illnesses and self-care. They are also responsible for giving people general advise on maintaining good health and preventing long-term disease, as well as ensuring patients are taking their medication correctly and as intended by the prescriber. Clinical pharmacists work together with a range of other healthcare professionals, including pharmacists in the community or those in the hospital. A clinical pharmacist does not give a patient their medication; this would need to be collected from a community pharmacy in the usual way.

How can patients book to see or access advice from a clinical pharmacist?

Patients can be booked in to see a clinical pharmacist by the surgery in their clinic. Patients will see a clinical pharmacist in the same way they would usually see their GP or practice nurse, e.g. in a private room. If a patient sees a clinical pharmacist, they will still be able to see a GP if they need to. Mid and South Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership

Examples of how clinical pharmacists can help patients:

Long-term conditions including things like asthma, type 2 diabetes, arthritis or high blood pressure.

If a patient has a long-term condition, the clinical pharmacist can offer expert advice on their medications. For example, making sure they are on the most appropriate medication and that it is working for the patient and they are getting the most out of their medications.

They may also help by offering advice on how a patient can make lifestyle changes to help manage their condition and to help them stay well.

Dealing with side effects

If a medication is making a patient feel unwell, the clinical pharmacist can help by changing the medication or changing the dosage they are taking. If the patient is on multiple medications, the clinical pharmacist can help to make sure they are all working well together.

Medication reviews

If a patient is taking medication for a long time, they will need to have a medicine review at least once a year. This is to ensure the medication is still working properly. The clinical pharmacist can check all the patients’ medication and talk to them about how their medication is working for them. They can also perform health checks such as taking the patients’ blood pressure or making appointments for them to have other tests, like blood tests. If a patient had recently been to hospital, their medication may have changed while they were there. The clinical pharmacist can help to explain any changes to the medication and to make sure they are working well for the patient.

NHS Essex Child Health app is now live. It has been designed to support parents, grandparents and carers finding NHS advice at their fingertips to help look after their children’s health and recognise when they are unwell. The information and materials can be found on:

https://coronavirus.msehealthandcarepartnership.co.uk/health-and-care-staff/useful-resources/communications-resources/essex-child-health-app/

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