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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

Blood Tests

blood_tests_4A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

  • assess your general state of health
  • confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
  • see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

 

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.

WHERE TO GO TO HAVE A BLOOD TEST

In light of the Covid-19 virus, we have taken steps to protect the public and our patients and staff. A limited service will operate. Patients for Maternity and Oncology services will continue to be seen. If you are one of these patients, you will already have been informed how to have your blood test.

All children's blood tests will only be carried out on the advice of a consultant paediatrician. All other patients should contact their referrer for advice. All information below is subject to change.

BOOK YOUR BLOOD TEST APPOINTMENT ONLINE VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK - https://10to8.com/book/nelftbookabloodtest

Queen’s Hospital

Appointment only. Telephone: 01708 435 498.
For enquiries about children's blood tests only, please ring 01708 435 289 (Children’s Outpatients).
Opening hours: a limited service will operate for our maternity and oncology services. If you are one of these patients, you will already have been informed how to have your blood test. All other patients (including children) are advised to contact their referrer for advice.
Address: Ground floor in the Main Entrance, Rom Valley Way, Romford, Essex, RM7 0AG.

King George Hospital

Appointment only. Telephone: (020) 8970 8383.
There are no children's blood tests at King George Hospital at present. For enquiries about children's blood tests only, please ring 01708 435 289 (Children’s Outpatients).

Opening hours: A limited service operates for our maternity and oncology services. If you are one of these patients, you will already have been informed how to have your blood test. All other patients (including children) are advised to contact their referrer for advice.
Address: Ground floor, Outpatients Department, Barley Lane, Goodmayes, Essex, IG3 8YB.

Non BHRUT blood test services

The following is for information only and services are run by NELFT. Contact them if you are experiencing issues booking your blood test.

Barking Hospital

By appointment only. No children under 12.
Telephone: 0300 300 1704 (office hours only). Lines are busy and it’s recommended that patients email nem-tr.bloodappointment@nhs.net to book an appointment.
Opening hours: 7am–2.45pm, Monday to Friday.
Address: Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LX.

Chadwell Heath Clinic

By appointment only. No children under 12.
Telephone: 0300 300 1704 (office hours only). Lines are busy and it’s recommended that patients email nem-tr.bloodappointment@nhs.net to book an appointment.
Opening hours: 8.30am–3.30pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (closed 12.30pm - 1.30pm for lunch)
Address: Ashton Gardens, Dagenham, Essex, RM6 6RT.

Elm Park Clinic

By appointment only. No children under 12.
Telephone: 0300 555 1045 (office hours only). Lines are busy and it’s recommended that patients email nem-tr.bloodappointment@nhs.net to book an appointment.
Opening hours: 8.30am to 12.15pm, Monday to Friday.
Address: 252 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4YG.

Forest Medical Centre

Walk in Service, no appointment necessary. No children under ten. Redbridge Borough patients only.
Telephone: TBC
Opening hours: 8am–12.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Address: Old Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4PE.

Harold Hill Health Centre

Appointment only. No children under-12.
Telephone: 0300 555 1045 (office hours only). Lines are busy and recommended that patients email nem-tr.bloodappointment@nhs.net to book an appointment.
Opening Hours: 8.45am to 12:15pm, Monday to Friday.
Address: Gooshays Drive, Romford, RM3 9SU.

Harold Wood Walk-in Centre

No children aged under 16.
Telephone: 020 3416 7722.
Opening hours: 8am to 12noon, Monday to Friday.
Address: St Clements Avenue, Off Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 0FE.

Porters Hill Clinic

Appointment only. No children under-12.
Telephone: 0300 300 1704 (office hours only). Lines are busy and recommended that patients email nem-tr.bloodappointment@nhs.net to book an appointment.
Opening hours: 8.30am to 2:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Address: 234 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2EQ.

Victoria Hospital

Appointment only. No children under-12.
Telephone: 0300 555 1045 (office hours only). Lines are busy and recommended that patients email nem-tr.bloodappointment@nhs.net to book an appointment.
Opening hours: 8.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Address: Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4HP

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