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Bank Holiday The Surgery will be closed on Monday, 29th August 2005. In case of emergency ring: 01206 864395. Computer System Upgrade We are planning a major computer system upgrade. We will be without our computer system on the 24th, 25th and 26th of August 2005. We will be unable to print repeat prescriptions over these 3 days and will be providing double prescriptions at the end of July for patients who will be due repeat prescriptions around this time. If you are going to run out of medication during this period please ensure you order early. We will see patients with urgent problems only on these 3 days and will not be providing any routine appointments. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience. We hope the new system will be a big help in providing good medical care. The Six Steps to using your Health Services wisely (Colchester PCT Campaign) Step One: Self Care - For minor injuries/illness keep a well stocked medicine cabinet. Step Two: Pharmacists - Help/advice on medicines. Step Three: NHS Direct - 24 hour service for health advice and information, Tel 0845 4647. Step Four: GP & Community Services - For medical advice and care, injections and prescriptions, chronic disease management (ie asthma and diabetes), children under 2 years old. Step Five: The Walk-In-Centre - Nurse-led Service for minor injuries and illnesses, open 7 am to 10 pm, 365 days a year, no appointment necessary. Step Six: Accident & Emergency - Critical or life threatening situations, if you think immediate treatment by Paramedics is needed call 999 for an ambulance. New Support Groups EDIS (Eating Disorders Information & Support), Tel 01206 574256/Mobile 07980565684 Essex Mediation (Divorce or Separation), Tel 01245 492200, email Essex Mediation (e.mediation@tiscali.co.uk) Urology Cancer Support Groups, Tel 01206 742964 Lone Parent Support Group, CC & PC, Tel 01206 561606, email Colchester Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre (information@ccandpc.co.uk) Essex Centre for Stress & Trauma (traumatic experience), Tel 0845 601 8346, Crisis Support Essex website (www.crisissupportessex.org) Newsletter Archive |