FIVE ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE

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Clinics

Immunisation of Babies and Children

Travel Advice and Vaccinations

Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccine

Cervical Smears

Minor Surgery

Maternity Care

New Patient Health Checks

Family Planning

Cardiovascular Screening

Smoking Cessation Clinic

Suture Removal/Wound Care

Minor Injuries

6-8 week Baby Checks

Health Promotion

Annual Reviews Such as: Asthma, Diabetic and Chronic Heart Disease etc

Travel Advice

Our practice nurse will be pleased to give advice to those going abroad. Allow adequate time in order for the vaccine(s) to be effective. Please be aware if you book a late holiday you may not be able to book a last minute appointment with the practice nurse and will be advised to contact a travel clinic.

X-Rays

You need to make an appointment to have your X-ray. You will not be seen without an appointment.
Please telephone the X-ray department between 9.30am and 3.00pm Monday to Friday. An appointment will be given over the telephone.

Queens X-Ray GP/Plain X-Ray Appointments only 01708 435369
Barking/King George X-ray 0208 9708307
Brentwood Community 01277 302867
Ultrasound Enquires only 01708 435451
Barium Enema Enquires 01708 435301

Supplementary Health Care Services

Broad Street Walk-In Centre, Morland Road, Dagenham, Essex 0208 596 4400
No appointment necessary, Opening hours: Monday-Friday-7.00am to 10.00pm
Weekends - 10.00am to 6.00pm

Barking Walk-in Centre, Upney Lane Centre, 132 Upney Lane, Barking 0208 924 6262
Open Daily 9,00am to 7.00pm

NHS Direct Telephone: 0845 4647 Online: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

PHARMACY MINOR AILMENTS SCHEME

Your local pharmacist is qualified to give you expert advice
Pharmacists can give you advice and treatment. You don’t need to wait to see the doctor. Advice is always free. If you don’t pay for your prescriptions then any appropriate treatment will also be free. Pick up a leaflet or speak to the pharmacist for further details.

For further information about local NHS services contact:
NHS Barking & Dagenham, The Clock House, East Street, Barking IG11 8EY.
Tel: 0208 591 9595 on line: www.barkingdagenham.nhs.uk

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