The Grafton Surgery - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

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Remember - You are not left without NHS treatment at weekends or Bank holidays. There is always 111 & the weekend service. For more information click on the appointment option above.

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Infection Prevention Control - Are you or have you been suffering from diarrhoea and / or vomiting in the last 48 hours?

If you have please DO NOT come in to the surgery, By doing so you will pass the virus onto staff and other service users. Stay at home. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and let the illness run it's course - usually 3 days. For advice about self-care visit www.nhs.uk If you are worried then call the GP surgery or NHS 111.

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Did you know you can now book evening and weekend appointments?

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Cancelling your Appointment

Appointments are often in short supply so please ring and let us know if you cannot attend. It means that the appointment can be given to somebody else.

We hold a number of clinics at the surgery on various days. For further details than given here please contact reception.

pregnant

Family Planning
Cervical Smear
Childhood Immunisations
Cardiac Disease Prevention
COPD monitoring
Asthma Monitoring
Diabetic Monitoring
Hypertension monitoring
Weight Monitoring and Dietary Advice
Minor Surgery (Done at Ashingdon Medical Centre)
NHS Health Checks
Travel Vaccinations
Phlebotomy Service - Call (01702 422555) for appointments at the Centre or at the Outpatient Clinic

Click on this link for weekend service info: Weekend Service

Travel Vaccinations

Patients need to complete a Travel Risk assessment form at least 6-8 weeks before travel.

Forms can be collected from reception and handed back to to them once completed.

The surgery will then contact you with an appointment.

Hepatitis B for travel will be charge for.

Malaria tablets will be given on a private prescription only.

Click on the link below

Weekend service

Essex sexual Health Service -

On:0300 003 1212

Emergency Contraception

If you have had sex without using contraception, or you think your contraception has failed, you may be able to use the emergency contraception.

There are two types of emergency contraception available from pharmacies and our clinics: the emergency contraceptive pill (often referred to as the morning after pill) and the intrauterine device (IUD). The IUD is the most effective method of emergency contraception.

Levonelle (Levonorgestrel)

Is a type of emergency contraceptive pill can be taken within three days (72 hours) of unprotected sex. Levonelle contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic hormone that prevents unwanted pregnancy

EllaOne

This emergency contraceptive pill can be taken five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex.

Coil

A coil can be inserted up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex but may also be used beyond that timescale in certain circumstances. This is the most effective type of emergency contraception.

If you have any questions or concerns, our friendly team in the service intelligence centre will be pleased to help.

Contraception Implant can also be discussed with The Sexual Health Clinic

STOP SMOKING

T: 0300 303 9988

E: provide.essexlifestyles@nhs.net

Opening Times: 8am - 8pm

You can now self refer to Physio direct.

You must be over the age of 16 and live in the Southend, Castle point and Rochford areas.

Physio direct is a telephone service to provide early advice and management for people with Musculoskeletal problems. After seeing your GP, they can recommend that you contact this service to help with your symptoms.

You need to call 01702 385399 - Mon - Fri / 8.45am - 3.45pm