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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

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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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

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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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Welcome to Beechwood Surgery

For online consultations please click the link below. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please call the surgery.

We are confident that our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. It has been designed with the patient’s needs at the forefront of everything, from checking surgery times to letting us know what you think of us.

Serving You

Our dedicated team are here to treat those minor ailments that occur as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. The technology also means you can now do a lot of things from the comfort of your home such as order a repeat prescription or cancel an appointment.

Partners in Care

Once registered, patients and healthcare professionals work together to ensure the most appropriate care is provided. This partnership philosophy extends even further and our active patient group exists to make sure that patient needs and the practice offering are always heading in the same direction.

Access

There is full access for the disabled at the surgery with all the facilities on the ground floor. There is a hearing loop system available at the surgery. Any member of staff will be happy to assist - please ask.

Disabled parking spaces are available.

(Site updated 18/06/2020)