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NEW PHONE SYSTEM

We have had a new telephone system installed. Please note that ALL calls are now recorded for training and quality purposes.

SHARPS BIN DISPOSAL

From January 1st 2019 you will no longer be able to return your sharps bins to your local pharmacy. Epping Forest Council has arrangements in place for the disposal of used sharps bins, details of which can be found by clicking on the link below.

Epping Forest sharps bin disposal information

EVENING AND WEEKEND GP APPOINTMENTS

The West Essex Evening and Weekend GP service provided by HUC (Herts Urgent Care) offers additional, pre-booked appointments at convenient times to suit your needs.

Please see the attached information or contact reception for details.

HUC Patient Information

PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP MEETING

Our next meeting is on Monday 02.12.19 7.30pm at the surgery. All registered patients are welcome to attend.

Physiotherapy Self Referral

Patients can now find full details of how to complete the self-referral process for Physiotherapy on the EPUT website via the following link:

https://eput.nhs.uk/our-services/essex/west-essex-community-health-services/adults/rehabilitation/musculo-skeletal-physiotherapy/physiotherapy-self-referral-form/

On this page it explains how patients can complete a Physiotherapy Self-Referral Form themselves and then email or post it to EPUT. Or, patient's can simply phone EPUT directly to discuss the self-referral process, if they would prefer to do so by calling: 01279 827404 (lines open 09:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday).

TEXT MESSAGES

Due to the new GDPR requirements, we are no longer be able to text you unless we have your explicit consent. Please call into the surgery to complete a consent form if you have not already done so.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Please note that you cannot park on the single yellow lines in Rous Road and Hurst Road between the hours of 1 and 2pm. You may park there at any other time. Please also be aware that neighbouring Dene Road is now resident permit parking only. You may want to try and avoid these times when planning your visit to the surgery.

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Appointment Confirmations by Text

Due to the GDPR regulations, the surgery now requires your explicit consent to send you text message reminders.

If you would like to receive text messages from the surgery, please complete the consent form below and return to the surgery:

The River Surgery Text Message Consent Form

The NHS Friends and Family Test

“How likely are you to recommend our service to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?”

When you are next visiting the surgery, please pick up a postcard and take a couple of minutes to give us your feedback. It’ll help us to learn more about what you think of your experience – what you like and what you think we could improve.

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New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably
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People in their mid-30s need to watch their blood pressure to protect brain health in later life.

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