The Puzey Family Practice

07/01/2026

Please take care outside the surgery & in Back Lane car park in this icy weather ❄️

24/12/2025

We close at 6.30pm today, 24th December and reopen at 7am on Monday 29th December

Accurx will also close at 6.30pm, reopening the same as above. Note that Accurx is not an urgent service - appointments will likely be scheduled for after 29th

We do expect to be very busy on 29/12 - please ensure you contact us promptly from 7am either in person, by telephone or online at Accurx

If you need medical advice or attention over this period, visit a pharmacy for advice, contact 111 or visit A&E (for emergencies only)

24/12/2025

Free Christmas meal for those who may be struggle or would like a welcoming place to go, central Southend

19/12/2025

Christmas Day pharmacy opening hours

18/12/2025

Resident doctors' industrial action will have a significant impact on the level of care we can safely provide to patients.

We're asking people to only come to A&E if they need life-saving care: https://orlo.uk/XZx1W

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

With less than a week to go make sure you put in your prescription requests with plenty of notice considering the bank holiday closures & weekend

We will be closed 25th 26th 27th & 28th December and 1st January

Your regular pharmacy may be able to issue an emergency repeat prescription. 111 will be available if you are in urgent need

Make your prescription request in the usual ways:
-online at our website
-NHS app
-via your pharmacy
-in the surgery using paper form
-online at Accurx

Please note we do not accept prescription requests by telephone, please help us to keep our telephone lines available for patients who need to speak to us

Make sure you have enough prescription medicine for the festive period. 💊
Many pharmacies and GP surgeries will need up to seven days’ notice to issue a repeat prescription.

Please order any repeat prescriptions you need as early as possible.

17/12/2025

A fantastic opportunity for carers over 65 in Essex!
A FREE six-week online sleep program is opening for registration designed and led by clinical psychologists using the NHS-recommended CBT approach for insomnia.
Only 15 places are available, so sign-up early today.

17/12/2025

08/12/2025

Flu is spreading. With lots of people feeling unwell with flu symptoms, it’s important to remember there are steps we can all take to avoid passing it on. 🤧

08/12/2025

Lately, we’ve seen an increase in people asking us about weight loss drugs and injections 💉💊

It's important to know that while we don't provide medication here at the Essex Wellbeing Service, we can still help with your weight loss journey!

We offer free support with , focusing on helping you lose weight in a safe, steady, and sustainable way.

If you're interested in finding the right support for your weight management needs, please get in touch with us ⬇️