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During the pandemic the use of our online system Doctorlink increased. It is a great way to get clinical advice for your condition, however, it is worth remembering that each consultation takes a significant of time to review and there are lots of other ways to get advice. Also, you will not get an instant response to these so if it is urgent please call the practice or contact 111.

When the surgery is closed, if you have any healthcare need, please contact NHS 111 by either calling 111 or visiting the website www.111.nhs.uk . As always if you have any medical emergency then please call 999.

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Covid19 Resources

COVID-19 Symptom Checker | NHS advice about coronavirus | COVID-19 Information on gov.uk

 

 

 

 

 

Routine childhood vaccinations are a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against harmful childhood diseases. Providing the child  and parents are well and not displaying symptoms of coronavirus or other infections, children should have routine childhood immunisations as normal. The practice are taking the appropriate measures to minimise the risks by reducing people coming into the surgery.  Please book an appointment if notified. It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child miss a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free to use, NHS 111 advisers and clinicians will help you to find the best service for your needs, whether that’s an out-of-hours GP appointment, emergency dentist or even a referral to A&E. It’s really important to use the right NHS service for your specific symptoms or condition and NHS 111 will help you with this.

 Your local pharmacist is an expert in medicines and minor illnesses and a great source of trusted advice on a range of health issues. As well as helping you to get the right over the counter medicine to relieve your symptoms, they will also tell you if something needs attention from your practice nurse, GP, dentist, your local minor injuries unit or urgent care centre.

 

 

This surgery is closed Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

Extended Hour Appointments and Weekend appointments are still available

To arrange an appointment contact the surgery during normal working hours Monday – Friday

By telephone 8.00am – 6.30pm

In person 8.30am – 6.00pm

for medical emergencies please call 999

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Online Services

Please register for Online service (SystmOnline) towards improved access to the Surgery –

Addison House Surgery Online Services

You will be able to book appointments, view records/results and email your doctors with the online service. 

Evening and Weekend GP service

Patients can see a GP, nurse or healthcare assistant for routine appointments in the evenings and over the weekends.

 Please ask a receptionist to book an appointment for you at a time that suits your needs.

To find out more go to https://hucweb.co.uk/services/gp-extended-access/

 

Protecting your child against flu - Information for the parents of all two and three year old children and those living in areas offering the flu vaccinations to pre and primary school aged children.  You will be contacted by your GP or through your child's school about getting your child vaccinated. For more information please visit www.nhs.uk/child-flu

Do you Need Counselling?

Direct self-referral to Talking Therapies is now available via West Essex mind - http://www.hpft.nhs.uk/services/community-services/healthy-minds-west-essex-iapt/

  

Named Accountable GP

All patients registered at Addison House Surgery are allocated a named accountable GP. For further information, see link below or speak to your GP - Accountable GP

 

Free NHS Health Check

As part of a National NHS campaign, the Surgery is offering free health checks to patients aged between 40 and 74 who do not currently suffer with diabetes, stroke, kidney and heart disease. Appointments are available on weekdays and Saturday mornings. Please contact reception.

Further information is available via leaflets at reception as well as the web link on this page.

http://www.healthcheck.nhs.uk/

Find out how information about you helps us to provide better care by picking up a leaflet in the surgery or visiting

www.nhs.uk/caredata

 

Physiotherapy self referral is now available for certain musculoskeletal problems. Please complete online referral form in link below -

https://eput.nhs.uk/our-services/essex/west-essex-community-health-services/adults/rehabilitation/musculo-skeletal-physiotherapy/

NHS 111 - 24 Hour Non Urgent Health Advice Line

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspxdawngardener@live.com%MCEPASTEBIN%

DoctorLink

 

 

 

 

We are asking all patients to register for an NHS online service, Doctorlink. If you need an appointment, prescription or a fit note, please use Doctorlink to contact us wherever possible.

 

Registration is simple and only takes a few minutes.

 

REGISTER HERE https://app.doctorlink.com/addisonhouse/register/ or by downloading the app on your mobile device via Google Play or the App Store.

 

Doctorlink is designed by doctors to ensure you can safely assess your symptoms at any time. It provides advice and allows you to access services provided by your practice without waiting on the phone.

 

  1.       Check your symptoms
    Answer a series of relevant questions based on your symptoms and concerns.

 

  1.       Get guidance to the right care
    Doctorlink will advise on how to best manage your symptoms or seek the right healthcare service to suit your needs.

 

  1.       Request or book an appointment with your GP (or other clinician at your practice)
    If advised, you will be able to book an appointment directly or a member of your surgery will contact you to book you in within the recommended timeframe. Where appropriate the information you provided in step 1 will help the clinical team member to care for you.

 

  1.       Request prescriptions and fit notes (sick certificates)

 

You must be 16 years old to register but you can use the symptom checker on behalf of your child (age 3 or above) or for people within your care who are registered at the same practice.

 

You can still contact the surgery in the normal ways if you do not have access to a computer or mobile phone.

 

 

 

 

 



 
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