Wivenhoe Medical Centre

08/09/2025

If you have received a message to book you're free flu vaccination, you've still got time. If you believe you are eligible but have not received a message please call the practice on 01206 824447 and speak to a member of the team.

08/09/2025

The blood pressure machine in the waiting room is ready to be used again. Pop down to the practice, sit quietl for 5minutes to relax and take your blood pressure on the machine. Please give your reading to the receptionist so this can be added to your medical record.

27/08/2025

Flu Clinics will be held at the practice on Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th October. Messages are being sent out this week and next week with a link to book directly yourself or you can call the practice to book but please note this may mean waiting a little longer for the phone to be answered due to high volumes of calls.

If you are aged 65 and over or are 18-64 with a chronic heart, kidney, liver or neurological disease, diabetes, immunosupressed, have a BMI over 40, continuously use steroid inhalers or live in a care home, you are eligible for the vaccine from 1st October (This list is not exhaustive, if you normally have the seasonal influenza vaccination and have not yet received an invitation, please call the practice).

Pregnant women are eligible for the vaccination from the 1st September.

21/08/2025

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

Find out more:
gov.uk/alerts

21/08/2025

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21/08/2025

Our blood pressure monitor in reception is temporarily out of order. We hope to have this back up and running soon.

We are sorry for any inconvenience whilst we get this fixed.

31/07/2025

The Summer Reading Challenge is back!

Step into a world of adventure, imagination, and stories blooming in every corner 🌼

Join the Story Garden Crew at your local library and let the reading fun begin!

Visit Essex Library Service to get started.

31/07/2025

28/07/2025

NHS AFTERNOON SHUTDOWN

Wivenhoe Medical Centre will be closed from 12.00pm on Tuesday 29th July 2025. This is an organised shut down for all surgeries in North East Essex for in house training.
If you have a medical emergency after this time, please call 999. For any other conditions or problems that you feel cannot wait until we open again on Wednesday 30th July 2025, please call 111 or attend the urgent treatment centre.

27/07/2025

Dental appointments are available 7 days a week, including evenings, for both adults and children in Suffolk and north east Essex who need treatment for problems including pain, infections and broken fillings. Contact NHS 111 and choose the dental option.

30/06/2025

If you have a low income, the NHS Low Income Scheme could help you pay for:

💊 NHS Prescriptions
🦷 NHS Dental Treatment
👁️ Eyesight Tests, Glasses & Contact Lenses
🚌 Travel to NHS Appointments
👨‍🦱 Wigs & Fabric Supports

Learn more:
➡️ https://nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme

14/06/2025