Health Promotion
The doctors and nurses can give advice on all aspects of health promotion. We also offer a health check for anyone who has not seen a doctor for more than three years. The following clinics/appointments are available:-
- Smoking Cessation
This is run by qualified smoking cessation counsellors and they are there to offer encouragement, support and advice to you regarding medication that is available to help you stop smoking. - Dietician
This clinic is run by our in-house dietician and covers weight loss, healthy eating. coeliac and gluten free diets, patients with diabetes and heart disease, high cholesterol and chi ldren's health . - Exercise Referral
Patients are referred to Epping or Ongar sports centre where an instructor will organise a course of exercise to benefit your health. The scheme is aimed at patients with Heart Conditions, Diabetes (Type I & 2), High Blood Pressure Depression/Anxiety, Obesity and Asthma.
Baby Clinic
These clinics cover child developmental checks and immunisations. You will receive a letter in the post when your baby is 5-6 weeks old as king you to contact Sharon Dower, Senior Secretary, for an appointment.
Minor Surgery
We hold a number of minor surgery procedures at the practice and these are carried out by Dr S Rana and Dr A Ashford. The doctors will be happy t o advise you on these procedures.
Antenatal Clinic
Your GP will check your blood pressure and you will be able to discuss any concerns you may have regarding your pregnancy. Please bring a urine sample to every antenatal appointment.
Asthma Clinic
This is run by specialist asthma nurses and deals with your annual reviews or any problems you may be having with your asthma.
Cervical Smears
If you are due for a smear test please arrange an appointment to see one of our nurses.
Well Woman Clinics
Wednesday afternoon 2.30 - 5.30pm at The Limes Surgery with Dr Shaw and Nurse Caroline Turner.
This clinic deals specifically with women's health issues both emotional and physical. Dr Shaw and Nurse Turner have a special interest in these issues and have been running this clinic for ten years. Issues which can be discussed and assessed at this clinic include:
Menstrual/Period problems including heavy periods/painful periods/delay in periods
Polycystic ovary syndrome
PMT/PMS
Infertility issues
Incontinence
Vaginal Prolapse
Vulva and vaginal skin problems
Bleeding in between periods/after intercourse/or painful intercourse
Post menopausal bleeding
Breast problems including routine breast checks
HRT and menopausal symptoms
Contraception
Dr Shaw and Caroline are happy to see a lady with regards to any of the above issues. We take in house referrals from other GPs and nurses within the practice if appropriate.
HPV Vaccination
The HPV vaccinations are given in the school setting. The surgery does not carry any doses of the HPV vaccine. Please notify your school nurse if you have any questions regarding the vaccine or if your child has missed a scheduled dose.
Flu Vaccination
Influenza vaccination is recommended for at risk groups, those aged 65 and over and those suffering from chronic disease including heart, lung and diabetes. Please contact the reception staff for the influenza vaccination appointment in October.
Colo-rectal Clinics
Dr Abouharb runs the Colo-rectal clinic. Your doctor will refer you to this clinic if they feel it is appropriate.
Diabetic Clinic
This clinic will deal with your annual reviews or any problems you may be having with your diabetes, You will also have contact with the dietician and chiropodists.
Palliative Care Support
A regular meeting is held between practice team and district nurses with additional input from Macmillan nurses to review and adjust individual patient care plans. The district nurses can provide further information when the practice is closed on 01279 827327.
In addition St Claire's Hospice have a 24 hour line for patients or their seeking palliative care advice on 01279 773773.
Private Work and Non NHS Medical Examinations
The government's contract with GPs covers medical services to NHS patients. In recent years, more and more organisations have been involving doctors in a whole range of non-medical work. Sometimes the only reason that GPs are asked is because they are in a position of trust in the community, or because an insurance company or employer wants to be sure that information provided is true and accurate. For a full price list please ask at reception.
Why does it sometimes take my GP a long time to complete my form?
Time spent completing forms and preparing reports takes the GP away from the NHS medical care of his/her patients. GPs are very busy with the clinical care of patients and paperwork takes up an increasing amount of their time.
Pre-payment
Unfortunately in the past we have completed reports and forms before payment has been made, but have sadly found there to be too many occasions when the doctor has given up the time to do the work, but the fee has not been forthcoming. Therefore, since 1st December 2009 the receptionists have been asked to collect the fee before the report or form can be completed. There will be no exceptions
If you have any queries relating to the progress of your request please contact the secretaries on the following numbers:
Joanne: 01992 566542 Sharon: 01992 566543 Sarah: 01992 566560