The Non NHS fees are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
We currently offer the service as agreed with the Herts & West Essex Integrated Care Board and it is provided by Dr Phen – saving the patient referral to the local hospital. Cryotherapy is also undertaken by our Nurses.
We encourage all our patients to share the responsibility for their own health both in preventing disease and in treating existing disease.
Prevention really is better than cure. The following Health Promotion topics are covered: Well Person – Heart Disease – Asthma – Diabetic – Smoking – Diet – Menopause. Please make appointment to see one of our practice nurses with the receptionist.
A healthy pregnancy starts before you actually become pregnant. This is especially so if you need to take any regular medication. Please see your doctor within a few weeks of discovering you are pregnant. Your doctor will be happy to give pre-conceptual advice and a test to check on your Rubella (German Measles) status can be arranged.
You no longer have to see a doctor to be referred for maternity services. You can self-refer to your chosen hospital, for example Pregnant, what next? | Princess Alexandra Hospital (pah.nhs.uk) so that antenatal care can be started. Your midwife and health visitor help your doctor to manage your care. Don’t forget that after you have had your baby you will also need a post natal check at about 6 weeks.
All the doctors and practice nurses provide contraception advice as appropriate within their normal appointments. Emergency contraception is available. Coil insertions and implants are not currently done at the surgery and patients are advised to contact Essex Sexual Health 0300 003 1212 more information can also be found at Welcome to Essex Sexual Health Service
Tetanus – If you have 5 documented immunisations you need not have any more. Exceptions to this are accidental injury or travelling abroad. The new vaccine also includes a low dose of diphtheria. Meningitis C is now available to young people aged 20-24. Contact Reception for appointment with our practice nurse.
Blood test appointments are held at Old Harlow Health Centre Monday – Thursday every week excluding bank holidays.
You can book an appointment to have your blood test done here at the surgery by calling the surgery after 11am contact number
01279 418136.
For more information regarding booking a blood test, please follow the link below to view our information leaflet.