Aveley Medical Centre

07/07/2025

Morning All,
DNA appointment data for June... we encourage all patients to inform the surgery if you cannot make an appointment as there will be several others who would benefit from it.

26/06/2025

Good afternoon,
We are extremely short staffed today so please bear with the ladies as they will take slightly longer answering calls and admin queries.

Apologies in advance.

Thanks
AMC

19/05/2025

Morning All,

We have another covid clinic scheduled for this Wednesday morning at Aveley Medical Centre. If eligible please call the surgery to book.

Thanks
AMC

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

Morning All,
A reminder we have the walk-in covid clinic at Bluebell, South Ockendon this morning between 9am - 11:30am.

Thanks
AMC

09/05/2025

Morning Aveley,

We shall be hosting a Covid walk-in clinic this Monday between 9am - 11:30 at our Bluebell Surgery, South Ockendon.
If you are eligible please arrive on the morning and let reception staff know.

Thanks
AMC

02/05/2025

Morning Aveley,
We shall be holding covid booster clinics from next week. Clinics will run for the month on Wednesday's at Aveley and Monday's at Bluebell. Please call the surgery to book if you are eligible.

We shall also be sending some self-book invites via text.

Thanks
AMC

24/04/2025

Testicular torsion: A medical emergency

I'm writing to share urgent health information that requires immediate action if recognised.

Testicular torsion most commonly affects boys aged 10-18 and requires emergency medical attention. Local data shows that on average more than one boy or young man loses a testicle each month in mid and south Essex due to delayed arrival at hospital.

Testicular torsion happens when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the sc***um. This cuts off the blood supply to the testicle and surrounding tissue, causing sudden pain and swelling.

Key facts:
Causes sudden, severe pain in one testicle

Can occur during activity, after injury, or during sleep

Requires immediate visit to A&E - don't wait. Go straight to Southend or Broomfield Hospital A&E departments if possible. (Basildon Hospital can also assess for testicular torsion, but you would be transferred to Broomfield Hospital for specialist treatment if required.)

Why quick action is required:

Testicular torsion is a medical emergency. The longer the blood supply is cut off, the greater the risk of permanent damage:

Within 6 hours: Good chance of saving the testicle
After 12 hours: Risk of damage increases significantly
After 24 hours: Testicle will likely need to be removed
For more information on symptoms, treatment and how to discuss this with your child, please read my blog: Testicular Torsion in Boys: Important information for young people and parents

Remember: Sudden, severe testicular pain means go straight to A&E or call 999.

Kind regards,

Dr James Hickling
Deputy System Medical Director
NHS Mid and South Essex

10/04/2025

Mid and South Essex Pharmacy Opening Times
Easter Sunday (20th April 2025)

30/01/2025

Afternoon Aveley,
Please see the attached slides introducing Emma, the new intelligent call handling system due to be launched at Aveley Medical Centre on the 6th February, going fully functional on the 7th February.
The new system will be introduced across the whole of ASOP PCN (Aveley, South Ockendon, Purfleet - Primary Care Network) throughout February.

20/01/2025

07/01/2025

Drop in to a FREE monthly health and wellbeing support surgery and receive advice and support from health professionals. Open to all, no need to book, just come along.

Please share with your network.

Friday 24th January - 10am to Midday

Friday 21st February - 10am to Midday

Venue – Aveley Library, Recreation Ground, High Street, Aveley, RM15 4BX

Also attached is ‘Stay Active, Stay Well’ Poster – please view for locations and times.

Thank you.