Self Help and Local Support Services

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! Please speak to the reception team who will be able to refer you to one of our Health and Wellbeing team.

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 and 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
There are bereavement and befriending support groups
There is support for those experiencing domestic abuse or money worries
The list goes on and on

The Alzheimer's Society offer free practical and emotional monthly support clinics at the surgery and they 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.

The Dementia Intensive Support Service are available 7 days a week. For further information please click HERE

We recommend patients who care for individuals who are at an increased risk of 'wandering' familiarise themselves with the Herbert Protocol. This scheme, supported by Essex Police, Alzheimers Society and Dementia UK will help you navigate the necessary conversations that arise should an individual go missing.

For further information

https://www.chelmsfordcityhealthpcn.nhs.uk/local-support-advice/dementia/

As a veteran friendly practice we:

Have a clinical lead for veteran health
Ask patients when they register if they have ever served with the armed forces
Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services
Ensure veterans are referred to appropriate services within the correct timeframes to services

If you are a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served so that we can make sure we understand your health needs

This scheme is run by the Royal College of General Practitioners in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement

Chelmsford City Health PCN

Alongside Beauchamp House, Baddow Village and Stock Surgeries we form a Primary Care Network (PCN) known as Chelmsford City Health.

Primary Care Networks (PCN) offer a new way of organising care, bringing together all local health and care services inone area to deliver joined up care to local populations (usually covering around 50,000 people)

When fully developed, PCNs will include:

GP services
Pharmacies
Community health services
Mental health services
Adult social care
Voluntary organisations

Further information about Chelmsford City Health PCN can be found here