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The Covid vaccination programme started in December. On government orders, We are working with other practices to deliver the vaccine from Hornchurch Library. 


We’re vaccinating people by priority groups, as ordered by the government


We have vaccinated most of our housebound patients, patients in care homes, people who needed to shield and those aged over 65.


Right now we are calling Group 6 – aged 16-64yrs in the ‘at risk’ group – people who qualify for a flu jab. 


We’re using the Pfizer and Oxford AZ vaccines alternately depending on what we’re issued. Our understanding is there is nothing to choose between them, and we strongly suggest you have whichever is offered to you.


The vaccines are given in 2 doses, 12 weeks apart. After your first dose please work out when your second one is due. We will endeavour to contact you before then. 


Please don’t contact the surgery about getting your first dose of Covid Vaccine – the NHS will send you a letter or we will call you, when it is your turn, with instructions on how to book it.


You can’t have either vaccine:


within 4 weeks of a positive Covid test


within 7 days of a flu jab


if you are on warfarin and your INR is above your target level


if you have had an anaphylactic reaction to the vaccine or any of its components, particularly polyethylene glycol.


NHS advice about the Covid vaccines


Priority grouping

When We Are Closed

For urgent medical advice when the surgery is closed call the GP Out of Hours Service on 0845 075 0496 or the NHS non-emergency number on 111 for advice.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and/or shortness of breath constitute an emergency. 

 

Contact Numbers and Times of Alternative Services Available to Patients Registered With The Surgery

 

WALK IN SERVICES

 

South Hornchurch Health Centre, South End Road, Rainham RM13 7XJ

Telephone: 01708 576000

Monday to Friday          10.00am-2.00pm & 3.00pm-7.00pm

Saturday and Sunday   10.00am-2.00pm

 

Walk in Service for minor illnesses and injury – no appointment needed. This Centre does not have x-ray facilities.

Appointments are required for the Post Operative Clinic for stitch removal and dressings following hospital treatment.

 

Harold Wood Polyclinic, St Clements Avenue, Harold Wood RM3 0FE (off Gubbins Lane through the Kings Park development)

 

Telephone: 01708 792000

 

Open 7 Days a week, 52 weeks of the year   8.00am-8.00pm          

 

Walk in Service for minor illnesses and injury – no appointment needed. X‑ray facilities are available at this Centre.

 

Appointments are required for the Post Operative Clinic for stitch removal and dressings following hospital treatment.

 

HUB SERVICES 

You can also book an appointment to see a GP locally at either of the two HUB sites listed below by ringing 020 3770 1888.

 

Appointment lines are open:  Monday to Friday       2.00pm-9.00pm

                                                 Saturday to Sunday   9.00am-3.00pm

 

HUB sites are situated at:

  • Rosewood Medical Practice, 30 Astra Close, Elm Park, Hornchurch RM12 5NJ

         Appointment Times are:  Monday to Friday 6.30pm-10.00pm

                                                Saturday 12.00pm-5.00pm and Sunday 12.00pm-4.00pm

 

  • North Street Medical Centre, 274 North Street, Romford RM1 4QJ

         Appointment Times are:  Monday to Friday 6.30pm-10.00pm

                                                   Saturday and Sunday 8.00am-8.00pm

 

Prior Appointment must be made by ringing 020 3770 1888 or 111 

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