There is disabled access through the main door, as we have a slope from the car park to the main entrance. We have a wheelchair available for use in surgery if required, please ask at reception if you would like to use this.
Hearing Difficulties If you are experiencing hearing difficulties when being called in to see the doctor or nurse, please do let us know in order for us to set up an alert on your medical records and personally collect you from the waiting room. Alternatively, we do have the facility of a portable induction loop. If you would like to use this, please ask at reception for assistance.
Out of Hours and Emergencies
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.
Extended Access
We are pleased to announce that the Primary Care Network has made arrangements for GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to be available to host a mixture of face to face and telephone appointments on Saturday’s between the hours of 9am – 5pm.
There is also now the option to book in for a remote consultation with a Clinical Pharmacist for Medication reviews and our First Contact Physiotherapistsduring the week from 6.30pm until 8.00pm.
Patients from all 5 surgeries within the Braintree Primary Care Network are able to book, these being Blandford Medical Centre, Blyths Meadow Surgery, Church Lane Surgery, Mount Chambers Surgery, and Silver End Surgery.
The Saturday service is currently being run from our Branch Surgery site:-
Livewell Hub Manor Street Braintree CM7 3HP
Please note: this not an emergency service or a walk-in service all appointments are to be made through you usual surgery Monday to Friday and the appropriate information will be provided to you by the reception staff.
