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If you wish to, you can now use the internet to book appointments with a GP, request repeat prescriptions for any medications you take regularly and look at your medical record online. You can also still use the telephone or call in to the surgery for any of these services as well. It’s your choice.

IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM AND PRODUCE PHOTO ID AND PROOF OF RESIDENCE

Being able to see your record online might help you to manage your medical conditions. It also means that you can even access it from anywhere in the world should you require medical treatment on holiday. If you decide not to join or wish to withdraw, this is your choice and practice staff will continue to treat you in the same way as before. This decision will not affect the quality of your care.

You will be given login details, so you will need to think of a password which is unique to you. It will be necessary to go online and create your own unique account. This will ensure that only you are able to access your record – unless you choose to share your details with a family member or carer.

Try the New NHS App

If you’re 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 smartphone or tablet.

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

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

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

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Welcome to Loughton Health Centre

Surgery Update December 2020

We are OPEN, and very busy!

We are fully aware of the many stories in the national press about GP surgeries not being open. We also understand that we all want things to go back to how they were before the pandemic, and that the initial support for the NHS, which was strong at the start of the pandemic, is wearing thin. Please know that we are doing the best that we can for our patients.

We cannot comment on what other surgeries are doing – but want to re-assure you that-

We are OPEN!

All GP appointment requests must still be first triaged over the phone, and if you cannot be safely managed over the phone or video consultation, we will arrange for a face to face appointment for you.

COVID VACCINATION PROGRAMME

Please click on the link below for more information

COVID Vaccination programme

BLOOD TESTS

Please be aware that as the winter approaches we will be making changes to our blood testing service at Loughton Health Centre.

From Monday 12^th October 2020 the Phlebotomist will be here on Mondays Tuesdays. Wednesdays and Fridays from 8.30am.

Further changes from Wednesday 16th December 2020

Patients will need to pre book an appointment with our reception team or book an appointment on line for blood testing from 16th December onwards.

PLEASE DO NOT QUEUE OUTSIDE FOR A BLOOD TEST IF YOU HAVE NOT BOOKED AN APPOINTMENT.

We have had to make these changes during the winter months for the safety of our patients and staff

Please visit our services page for details of other locations that offer the phlebotomy service

PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOOD TESTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE REGISTERED PATIENTS ONLY

COVID-19

At Loughton Health Centre we are taking steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients and staff at the practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you have symptoms of a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell and taste or you live with someone that is experiencing any of these symptoms you should self-isolate as per NHS Guidance for 10 days. (see below for the latest COVID-19 advice).

https://111.nhs.uk/

APPOINTMENTS

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Your GP practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 0208 502 5000 or book an appointment on line.

You can also call NHS 111.

Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.

Appointments are being delivered face-to-face, online and over the telephone. If you are asked to come into the surgery for a face-to-face appointment, please remember to wear a face covering. Measures are in place to keep you safe from infection during your visit to the surgery.

SICK CERTIFICATE

Should you need a sickness certificate for work for an absence related to Covid-19, you can download one below . There is no need to contact us.

Covid-19 medical certificate

PLANNING AND RESEARCH

This practice is supporting vital coronavirus (COVID-19) planning and research by sharing your data with NHS Digital. For more information about this see:

https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus/gpes-data-for-pandemic-planning-and-research/general-practice-transparency-notice”

With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

The Practice’s website uses cookies. For more information on which cookies our website uses and how they are used please go to

https://www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/disclaimer.htm

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WE ARE NOW USING DOCTORLINK, PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Evening and Weekend Appointments available

You can now see a GP or another healthcare professional on weekday evenings and weekends. To book an appointment, please call the surgery. To find out more about the service, including the treatment centres where you may be seen, please go to

https://hucweb.co.uk/services/gp-extended-access/

If you have booked an evening or weekend appointment in West Essex via your GP surgery and need to cancel or change it, please ring NHS111 and select option 3.

Get Well, Keep Well

Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare prof essionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.

Join In

We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription. Whatever your thoughts, be sure to let us know via our feedback function. Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you.

Access

The Loughton Health Centre has full wheelchair access as well as wheelchair toilet facilities.

A special Disabled Reception Desk is available which can be opened for your convenience and a consulting room has been specially adapted to accommodate wheelchairs.

An induction loop for the hard of hearing is available at one reception desk.

In case of any difficulty whatsoever please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff for assistance.