We provide a wide range of services and clinics for patients at our practice.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Appointments
We run all our surgeries by an appointment only system. Appointments can be booked by telephoning the surgery, booking online or in person at the front desk. Appointments are 15 ... [continue] Appointments
Blood Pressure Readings
Home blood pressure readings Please download this Word document and print it off to record you blood pressure results if you are asked to do so. Home blood pressure monitoring ... [continue] Blood Pressure Readings
Clinics
Antenatal Care The GPs see patients for antenatal care during surgery times. Asthma Regular check-ups and advice from practice nurses on lifestyle, inhaler techniques and medication during surgery times. Diabetic ... [continue] Clinics
Contraceptive coil and implant information
Please follow the links below for further information and to download the consent forms. Information Coil leaflet Implant leaflet NHS Information Consent forms Patient checklist and consent – coils Patient ... [continue] Contraceptive coil and implant information
DoctorLink
The Writtle Surgery would like to invite you to join DoctorLink. We have been looking at how we can improve access to Practice services; DoctorLink is our new online service ... [continue] DoctorLink
Enhanced access service
GP practices in your local area are working together as part of a Primary Care Network With our Enhanced Access Service patients can access appointments in the evening 6.30pm – ... [continue] Enhanced access service
getUBetter MSK app
Need help with your muscle or joint problems? NHS Mid Essex MSK app is now available to all patients. It’s a FREE, easy-to-use tool helping you to self-manage your muscle, ... [continue] getUBetter MSK app
Mid Essex Talking Therapies
Mid Essex Talking Therapies is part of the NHS Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression initiative, offering free and confidential talking therapy and practical support for adults with common mental ... [continue] Mid Essex Talking Therapies
NHS health information
There is plenty of information to help you manage your health on the NHS website. These buttons will take you to different sections of the NHS website and you can ... [continue] NHS health information
Non-NHS services
Please be advised that GPs do not sign lasting power of attorney forms, passport forms or any proof of identity forms. The NHS does not pay for some of the ... [continue] Non-NHS services
Repeat prescriptions
All repeat prescription requests are handled by our trained dispensing staff. There are several ways to request your repeat medication. Tick the items you need on the right-hand section of ... [continue] Repeat prescriptions
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care
Self referral to physiotherapy
Adults registered with a Mid Essex GP practice, can now self-refer to physiotherapy for any musculoskeletal problem, subject to the local NHS service criteria. Please click here to go to ... [continue] Self referral to physiotherapy
Sick certificates
You only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days. You can complete an SC2 self-certificate form for shorter periods ... [continue] Sick certificates
Social Prescribing Clinic
Social Prescribing Clinic starting 12.02.2020 Social prescribing is a way to help people improve their social, emotional and physical health by connecting them to activities and voluntary groups in their ... [continue] Social Prescribing Clinic
Test results
Since our telephones are very busy in the early morning, we ask you to telephone for test results (eg blood, urine, x-ray) after 14.00 each day. To ensure confidentiality, we only ... [continue] Test results
Urine infection advice
We would like to remind patients of our protocol for treating urine infections (UTI). Men and Children with UTIs need to see a GP in an appointment with a fresh ... [continue] Urine infection advice
Who should I see?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?
Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 22nd October, 2014
