Health Advice and Local Support Services

NHS App

If you are a patient at our practice you can now use the new NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smart phone or tablet. 

You can use the NHS App to check symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more. 

If you already use the SystmOne online service you can continue to use it. You can use the NHS App as well.

For more information go to www.nhs.uk/nhsapp 

Local Support Services

There are so many wonderful services, groups and charities locally who can support and help you...but it can feel overwhelming trying to find them and if you don't know what's out there you don't even think to look!

For example...did you know...

  • There is community transport which can help you get out and about
  • There are lots of interest and social groups locally 
  • There is support to stop smoking
  • There is support providing advice around healthy eating / living
  • There are charities who can help you with your hearing aids
  • There are organisations who can help you complete complicated forms you may have received, or can help identify if there are any benefits you could apply for to help you
  • There are support groups for people living with a wide range of different medical conditions and their family e.g. Dementia, Cancer, Diabetes, Carers
  • The list goes on and on

Carer Support

Are you a Carer? Please click here to find out about the support we can offer you and support available in the local community 

Dementia Support Clinics

The Alzheimer's Society offer free practical and emotional monthly support clinics at the surgery. These are run by their Family Navigator Service who are able to offer tailored information and advice and link you up with local professionals and services. For more information and an appointment please contact reception.

Local Support Services

Please click here to view a Local Directory of Services to find out about a wide range of local services that can support our patients 

And click here for a list of Local Luncheon Clubs

Community Agents Essex

Community Agents Essex is a countywide network of agents and volunteers who support older people and informal carers to find and develop independent living solutions from within their local community.

It is an innovative new partnership:

  • Promoting health and independence
  • Reducing social isolation
  • Finding practical solutions to daily living
  • Providing confidential trusted Information
  • Informing choice and reducing confusion
  • Increasing individual and community resilience

Healthwatch

Healthwatch is an independent voice for the people of this area. They gather and represent your views about health and care services in the county to help improve them. They are also there to provide advice and information about health and social care services locally.