The Puzey Family Practice

11/09/2025

The HPV vaccine is well known for preventing cervical cancer in women, but the vaccine has protective benefits for men too. 🛡️

11/09/2025

Your local library just became your health partner!

Brilliant news! Essex libraries are now lending out FREE blood pressure monitors as part of an innovative new health scheme.
Here's what's available:

🩺 Free blood pressure monitor loans for anyone 18+
📅 Keep them for up to 2 weeks
📋 Complete kit with monitor, cuff, diary and guidance
🏥 No GP referral needed - just your library card
📍 Available at all 74 Essex County Council libraries

PLUS walk-in blood pressure checks at 15 locations where you can get instant printed results!

This fantastic partnership between NHS Mid and South Essex and Essex County Council makes it so much easier to monitor your cardiovascular health. Libraries are trusted spaces at the heart of our communities - perfect for this kind of health initiative.

Perfect timing during Know Your Numbers Week too! High blood pressure is often called the 'invisible killer' because it has no symptoms, but regular monitoring can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Find your nearest participating library and pop in today - no booking required!

Find out more: https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/news/essex-libraries-launch-free-blood-pressure-monitor-loans-and-checks/

Available at Essex County Council libraries only (not Southend and Thurrock)

08/09/2025

👋 Meet James, a Mental Health Nurse working across five GP practices in Rochford.

James provides short-term mental health support and makes it easier to access support locally, helping patients get seen quickly and receive the right support.

08/09/2025

03/09/2025

RESCHEDULED Southend Supports Breastfeeding Picnic in The Park.
Please share with friends

FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 11:00-13:00

Come and celebrate Breastfeeding with us before the summer is out at Priory Park and connect with other parents who breastfeed or have done previously at this relaxed family- friendly meet up.

Priory Park, Victoria Avenue,
- Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ND

🤱We will be sitting on the green behind the Priory Museum and in front of the walled garden.
🤱Step free access, buggy friendly and has accessible toilets near by.
🤱Please bring picnics (not containing nuts 🥜 due to allergies), suncream and blankets.
🤱You are welcome bring outdoor toys and games for your children to enjoy
🤱Water will be provided and you can purchase teas and coffees in the cafe near by
🤱free parking is available in the car park
🤱The number 21, 25, 29, 7 and X30 are the nearest bus routes.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

-on-Sea City Council

02/09/2025

Welcome Dr Mishchuk

Dr Mishchuk completed some of her training with us so we are excited to welcome her back as a fully qualified GP

27/08/2025

Sorry to be discussing Autumn/Winter already 🫣

Our annual vaccination session will be taking place on
‼️Saturday 4th October from 8am to 1pm‼️

Invitation messages will be sent in coming weeks to eligible patients

Flu & Covid boosters will be available (according to individual eligibility)

26/08/2025

We're holding our second health and wellbeing event on Wednesday 27 August 2025 at Clements Hall Leisure Centre, from 4pm to 7.30pm.

This FREE event can help you live your life well - with health checks (including blood pressure checks) and advice about what support is available to you. We'd love to see you there!

26/08/2025

Thank you for your patience this morning, our phone lines have been incredibly busy following the bank holiday

21/08/2025

📢 We’re looking for patients who are interested in joining our patient participation group, PPG

What is a PPG?
-give feedback
-help steer the future of your community’s GP surgery
-meet management team
-find out more about how our surgery operates

We hope to run the group both in person & virtually

Email: reception.mailboxf81007@nhs.net with PPG as the subject heading to register your interest

21/08/2025

The FREE GetUBetter app can help with a range of musculoskeletal problems and offers tips and exercises tailored to your recovery.