The practice provides the following services:

ASTHMA

Asthmatic patients should have regular checks and we encourage patients to be actively involved in their own care. We offer advice and monitoring as well as access to specialist services. Asthma clinics are held most afternoons by appointment with the practice nurse.

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

Patients at risk of coronary heart disease should have regular checks and we encourage patients to be actively involved in their own care. Our nurses offer monitoring and advice. You will be called automatically for an annual review, which will be held at the surgery. However, you should call the doctor or nurse immediately if you have any concerns.

CVD RISK ASSESSMENT

If you have hypertension and are aged between 40 and 74 years you may book an appointment with our practice nurse for a Cardiovascular Risk Assessment. This simple assessment will ascertain your risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease over a 10 year period. Please make an appointment with the practice nurse.

DIABETES

Diabetic patients should have regular checks, which will be with their doctor, nurse or a joint appointment with them both. A specialist diabetic nursing team is also available for our patients. Please phone 01277 695241 between 9.00am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday if you would like further information.

Annual diabetic retinal screening is now offered at Basildon and Brentwood Community Hospital. Staff there will contact patients direct with appointment details. Patients are called automatically for an annual diabetic review, which is held here at the surgery. However, they should contact the surgery immediately if they have any concerns.

MINOR OPERATIONS

Minor surgical procedures can be arranged at the surgery after an initial consultation with your doctor. Examples include removal of cysts, warts, skin lumps and the injection of joints.

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