We have been advised by Mid and South Essex CCG that lubricant eye drops, for dry eyes, should no longer be prescribed in General Practice. Patients who are prescribed this … [continue] Drops for dry eyes are stopping
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Learning day for people with Learning Disabilities and Diabetes on 20th July 2022

Do you work with or support someone who has a Learning Disability and Diabetes or has been identified as being Pre-Diabetic? We are holding an education day in Chelmsford for … [continue] Learning day for people with Learning Disabilities and Diabetes on 20th July 2022
Job Vacancy for Medical Receptionist
We are currently advertising for a Medical Receptionist, closing Date 16th June 2022 Please click on this link for more information: Reception Vacancy Our vacancies are also advertised on the … [continue] Job Vacancy for Medical Receptionist
Vacancies – Dispensary Vacancies
We are currently advertising for a NVQ 2 or equivalent qualified Dispensary Manager as well as for a Dispenser. Dispensary Manager information on this link: Dispensary Manager April 2022 EQUIP … [continue] Vacancies – Dispensary Vacancies
Covid Pass
To receive a letter copy of your Covid Pass, please call 119 or visit this website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-pass/get-your-covid-pass-letter/
New Building
NEW SURGERY BUILDING Hedingham Medical Centre receives unanimous planning approval for modern building to provide NHS services in the community The local planning authority announced full planning permission on 19 … [continue] New Building
Blood Bottle Shortages
A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some equipment used for taking blood tests. Anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems will … [continue] Blood Bottle Shortages
Collection of GP Data
NHS Digital released a statement last month regarding the launch of the new system they will be using to collect GP data, called the General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) … [continue] Collection of GP Data
Pharmacy opening times on Bank Holiday Monday 31st May

Please click on the following link for a list of Pharmacy opening times for Bank Holiday Monday 31st May, please dial 111 if you require medical advice while the practice … [continue] Pharmacy opening times on Bank Holiday Monday 31st May
Dementia Awareness

If you or someone you know are worried about or affected by dementia you can get advice on a range of topics and find support near you, please click on the … [continue] Dementia Awareness
Type 2 Diabetes prevention

Anyone can develop Type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk. The good news is that you can significantly reduce your risk by making small lifestyle changes with … [continue] Type 2 Diabetes prevention
Late News – Dispensary open today until 5 pm

Please be advised that the dispensaries at both sites will be open this afternoon until 5 pm. RECEPTION WILL NOT BE OPEN AT EITHER SITE. Thank you.
Pharmacy opening times for Easter 2021

Please click HERE for Pharmacy opening times over the Easter weekend.
Quit smoking today

If you are thinking of quitting and would like some support, please click on the link below for all the latest free advice. www.smokefree.nhs.uk
Fabulous donation to the Breast Care Unit at West Suffolk Hospital.

We have received a certificate and THANK YOU letter from My WiSH Charity at West Suffolk Hospital for the money raised on the cake sale day at the surgery. Such … [continue] Fabulous donation to the Breast Care Unit at West Suffolk Hospital.
New Website – Covid19 vaccination programme

This website has been set up to help inform our patients about our COVID19 vaccination programme. The Colne Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) consists of: Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery, Halstead Pump … [continue] New Website – Covid19 vaccination programme
MECCG Shutdown

Patient Notice HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group PRACTICE SHUTDOWN The Practice will be closed on THURSDAY 19th May 2022 from 12.30 pm If you need … [continue] MECCG Shutdown
Dispensary window at Castle & NHS Responders

Please be advised that the window at the front far right of the building is now open for you to collect your prescriptions. Covid-19 restrictions apply, we ask that you … [continue] Dispensary window at Castle & NHS Responders
Thank you & Merry Christmas

We will be closed from 1830 on 24th December until 0830 on 29th December. For information on the Bank holidays and Pharmacy opening hours in our area please visit: … [continue] Thank you & Merry Christmas
Patient notice

Please be advised that due to Covid 19 Isolations we are currently short-staffed, unfortunately this means that we are unable to take prescription requests over the phone at Castle. As … [continue] Patient notice
Latest Flu clinics

Please click here for the latest Flu-clinics (Including Child Nasal) PLEASE BE ADVISED Our Dispensary Windows for collection of all medication will be closed when we have flu clinics, this … [continue] Latest Flu clinics
Short-staffed

Unfortunately, we are short-staffed so please bear with us. We are doing the best we can and really appreciate your continued patience. Thank you.
Low Carb Lifestyle – FREE 6 week programme

“Getting started with a Low Carb Lifestyle” Join Colne Valley Primary Care Network’s new FREE 6 week programme. Are you are interested in a healthy diet, weight loss, or being … [continue] Low Carb Lifestyle – FREE 6 week programme
Temporary change to dispensary hours at Castle Hedingham

Please be advised the dispensary at Castle Hedingham will be closed on Wednesday afternoons with effect from 12th August 2020 – 26th August 2020. We are putting our new … [continue] Temporary change to dispensary hours at Castle Hedingham
Covid 19 – Holiday away from home in England.

If you are thinking of having a holiday away from home in England please read this advice. PLEASE CLICK HERE
My Care Record
Our practice is now part of My Care Record – supporting the delivery of joined-up care. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, additional measures are being put in place to help … [continue] My Care Record
Bereavement support
Over recent weeks Essex County Council have been working with colleagues from across Greater Essex to put together a series of resources that can be used to support people in … [continue] Bereavement support
Coronavirus – URGENT!
CORONAVIRUS – DO NOT VISIT THE SURGERY. If you have symptoms of fever, shortness of breath or cough and have arrived back from China, Northern Italy or other specified places … [continue] Coronavirus – URGENT!
SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS
Hedingham Medical Centre will be switching our Clinical System to SystmOne from 17th April 2020. This new system is the one used by all but one other Mid Essex GP … [continue] SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS
Prescribing Change
HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE IS NO LONGER PRESCRIBING LORATADINE, CETIRIZINE TABLETS & SOD CROMOGLICATE EYE DROPS FOR HAYFEVER FROM MARCH 1ST 2020 – available over the counter NHS England has advised … [continue] Prescribing Change