Practice Services
Physiotherapy – Self Referral
We have our own in house Physiotherapist working at our Barfield Road clinic on a Wednesday and Friday.
If you feel you need to be assessed then please contact the practice on 01206 382015 for an appointment between 08:00 – 18:30 Monday – Friday.
Blood Clinic
These clinics are run by our Phlebotomists and HCAs. You can book an appointment online or via the reception desk. Appointments are available within 5 days for a routine blood test and within 1 day for an urgent blood test.
We take blood from patients aged 10 and above. Patients younger than 10 years of age will be referred to Paediatrics by their doctor for a blood test.
You can also attend the Primary Care Centre Blood Clinic, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JR. You can book an appointment online at www.swiftqueue.co.uk.
Respiratory Clinic
Clinics are currently run through extended access and are open for booking by any asthmatic or COPD patient. In particular, we are keen to see newly diagnosed patients, children and those whose condition is poorly controlled. Spirometry, to assess lung function, can be performed when required and will be booked based on a doctors request.
Child Immunisation Clinic
The Practice Nurses, both Nurse Body and Nurse Hale, provide child immunisation clinics. The parent / guardian will be sent an invite via letter requesting the child attends the Practice for their immunisations.
Diabetes
This clinic is run by Nurse Hilary Body. Patients with a diabetes diagnosis will receive a letter inviting them for their annual review.
Cervical Smears
Clinics are current run though extended access. Patients will be sent a letter from the National screening Centre requesting you to book an appointment for your smear test.
Immunisation – Adults
Mersea patients will be routinely offered Tetanus, Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations if it is clinically indicated. We will write or text you to notify you that your immunisation is due.
Travel Vaccinations
We hold travel clinics however you will need to complete our travel risk assessment form which is available online or from reception. The Practice Nurses will assess your requirements and contact you to make an appointment.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations in our Travel Room.
It is important to submit the form as early as possible – at least 8 weeks before you travel. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your appointment will need to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.
Please note we do not offer private travel vaccinations such as Yellow Fever. However the Nurse will inform you what is available and will redirect you to a specialist travel clinic for any other vaccinations you may require.
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European Website.
GP Care Advisors
For advice, support, information and assistance to access social care, welfare benefits and advice, please contact the practice for details.
NHS Health Checks
Health checks are carried out by our Healthcare Assistants and patients are invited to attend via letter or text message. Patients aged 40 to 74 are eligible to have an NHS Health Check, one every 5 years. If you are yet to receive a letter and meet the eligibility criteria please contact the Surgery receptionist to make an appointment.
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
- Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
- Insurance claim forms
An appointment with a doctor is booked through your doctors secretary. Fees are charged in advance of completion.