CORONAVIRUS

What is the advice to patients and public?

Please check the link below for up to date advice before contacting 111.

https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

From Monday 15 June, NHS England have made it compulsory for face masks to be worn when entering Hospitals & GP Surgeries. If you are asked to attend the surgery please have a face mask or covering when entering. WE CANNOT PROVIDE YOU WITH ONE and you will not be allowed to enter the building without one. Thank you 

It is advised NOT to go to a GP surgery, community pharmacy or hospital. 

Stay indoors and avoid close contact with other people.

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STAFF TRAINING

The Surgery will be closed from 1pm in the afternoon on the following dates: -

• Tuesday 2^nd June
• Tuesday 7^th July
• Tuesday 8^th September
• Tuesday 6^th October
• Tuesday 3^rd November
• Tuesday 1^st December

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.

THANK YOU

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Peabody Free Advice Service

Peabody is a free advice service, who can offer advice and support:-

o Benefit claims/issues

o Difficulty paying rent

o Housing related problems & those threatened with homelessness

o Getting support for drug & alcohol problems

o Support with managing rent arrears/debts

o Getting support for mental health

o Financial advice

o Budgeting support

o Social inclusion

At the following locations (No appointment needed, just drop-in):-

St Peters Church- Claughton Way, Brentwood, CM13 1JS

Every Tuesday 11am-2pm,

Dodd Road Church- 56-60 Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, CM15 9EH

Every Wednesday from 10:00am-1.30pm

Brentwood Council- 1-2 Seven Arches Road Brentwood

Every Monday & Wednesday from 2.00pm-5.00pm

Brentwood Council- 1-2 Seven Arches Road Brentwood

Every Friday from 10am-2.00pm

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Here are a few other contacts which may help you if you feel you may need it.

The Macmillan Support Line – more expert support at the end of the phone

call free on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm (opening times may vary by service), or visit www.macmillan.org.uk/supportline

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

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NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC
professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

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Childline 0800 1111: Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever
the worry.

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MIND: Mental Health Support with specific advice on ‘Coronavirus and your wellbeing’. www.mind.org.uk

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YoungMinds: Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and
wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus.
https://youngminds.org.uk

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ICON: Babies cry: You can cope. http://iconcope.org/

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PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD (PHR)

What is it?:

A personal health record, or PHR, is a health record where health data and information related to the care of a patient is maintained by the patient.

For more information, please click on the attached link:-

Information & Guidance notes for Personal Health Record

If you are interested in having a personal health record, please find below the form for you to print and complete.

My Personal Health Record Form

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GP Extended Access Bookable Service

Please click on - GP Extended Access Bookable Service for more information

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PATIENT NOTICE REGARDING TRAVEL VACCINATIONS

Please be aware you will need to complete a Travel Form 6-8 weeks before you travel and you may be charged for certain vaccinations.  For more details go to - Clinics & Services.

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FEBRUARY 2020 - We had 83 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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