NOTICE TO PATIENT

CORONAVIRUS

IF YOU SUSPECT CORONAVIRUS, THEN PLEASE STAY AT HOME AND CALL 111.

IF YOU NEED TO SEE A GP

when the surgery is closed in the evening or at the weekend

Please call the OUT OF HOURS SERVICE on 111

You will be seen at the Brentwood Community Hospital

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STAFF TRAINING

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

NEXT DATE: Tuesday 4th February 2020

DATES in 2020:-

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• Tuesday 3rd March
• Tuesday 7^th April
• Tuesday 5^th May
• 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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December 2019 - We had 104 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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