Rowhedge and University of Essex Medical Practice

07/04/2026

If you have put in a repeat prescription request and you have enough medication to last you until next week, please do not come to the surgery to collect your medication this week, as we have been inundated with requests and now have a backlog. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

07/04/2026

02/04/2026

A hearing aid has been found at Rowhedge surgery this morning so if you or someone you know has lost one please contact reception

03/03/2026

A message from Dr Carolyn Richardson.

I will be retiring from my role as GP Partner on the 31st March 2026. After over 30 years working as a doctor, with the last 20 at Rowhedge & University of Essex Medical Practice, the time has come to relinquish some responsibilities and find a different way of working at the end of my career.

I consider myself most fortunate to have found the practice and population to work with for the majority of my career, balancing my interest in general healthcare with student health. It has been a privilege to have been trusted with your healthcare.

I am proud of the practice I have been involved in developing, achieving recognition for high standards of end of life care and gender health and registration as a training practice passing on our expertise to the next generation of doctors.

I leave the practice in the very capable leadership of Dr Speers, Dr Dawson and Dr Foster. Please support them and their team as they will be doing their best to continue to provide excellent standards of care with an ever-diminishing NHS budget and increasing Government expectations.

I wish you all the best of health.

12/12/2025

This article gives an excellent illustration of how the work of a GP has changed in recent years.

10/12/2025

A message from Dr Carolyn Richardson.

I will be retiring from my role as GP Partner from March 2026. After over 30 years working as a doctor, with the last 20 at Rowhedge & University of Essex Medical Practice, the time has come to relinquish some responsibilities and find a different way of working at the end of my career.

I consider myself most fortunate to have found the practice and population to work with for the majority of my career, balancing my interest in general healthcare with student health. It has been a privilege to have been trusted with your healthcare.

I am proud of the practice I have been involved in developing, achieving recognition for high standards of end of life care and gender health and registration as a training practice passing on our expertise to the next generation of doctors.

I leave the practice in the very capable leadership of Dr Speers, Dr Dawson and Dr Foster. Please support them and their team as they will be doing their best to continue to provide excellent standards of care with an ever-diminishing NHS budget and increasing Government expectations.

I wish you all the best of health.

30/10/2025

Please be advised dispensary will be closing at 6pm today, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause