Immunisations
Childhood immunisations are extremely important for overall wellbeing for your children. You will receive invitation to book immunisation from age 8 weeks onwards. See more about the importance immunisations and any concerns you may have about this. Children are recalled by the local Health Authority computer. If it is more than 10 years since you had a tetanus vaccination you can book an appointment with the practice nurses.
Flu Clinic
There are dedicated flu vaccination clinic that we offer, which are usually in the early autumn period. However if you in a consultation with a GP or nurse and you are eligible for flu vaccine then do not hesitate to ask for your flu jab at the time. For more information about eligibility criteria please see our Seasonal Flu Vaccination page.
NHS Health Check
- Patients between 40 - 74 will be contacted to attend for health check
- Patients above 75 can request a health check
Family Planning
We provide the full range of all contraceptive advice and services, including coil and implant insertion/removal. Our practice nurses also run appointments for yearly pill check. Patients may see a doctor of their choice for this or attend a nurse-run clinic.
Cervical Smear
We encourage all eligible women to attend for this test (which can be life-saving). These are carried out by all doctors and our practice nurses.
Chronic Disease
Clinics are held at the surgery. Usually these appointments are done by the practice nurses and doctors. If you have chronic illnesses such as asthma, COPD, diabetes and heart failure, you will be invited to attend surgery for these clinic appointments.
Travel Clinic
If you require advice and vaccination for travel purposes, we do have specific clinics for this. Please speak to the reception team who can help you with regards to this.
Postnatal Care
We provide specific clinics following birth of your child around 6 to 8 weeks post delivery. The clinic offers a holistic assessment of both mothers and babies for a full examination. This is usually provided by GPs at the surgery. Urgent messages for the midwives can be left via the hospital on 01279 444455 ex 7103 during office hours, or ask for maternity bleep out of hours
Blood Test (Phlebotomy)
Early morning blood tests are available at the surgery. These appointments can be booked using the NHS app, by selecting phlebotomy from the appointment type menu. Please ring to make an appointment. Alternatively, a full service is available at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Care Navigator Service
Patients over the age of 16 years can now access a care navigation service. This free service is delivered in partnership by Community Agents Essex, Age UK Essex and the Provide Essex Lifestyle Service. If you are struggling with a non-clinical issue and it is impacting on your health and wellbeing - you can self refer to the service. More information here.
Minor surgery
We at Church Langley medical practice have dedicated clinic for dealing with minor surgery that you may require. This is usually done for minor, non-sinister skin lesions like skin tags and lumps and bumps. You will need to be assessed by a clinician to see if your skin lesion is appropriate for this service.
Joint Injections
We also offer patient joint injections for conditions like osteoarthritis, tennis and golfers elbow, frozen shoulder and carpal tunnel syndrome to name a few.
Patient need to have seen/spoken to a clinician before this can be arranged.