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NHS

HELPLINE

NHS direct is a 24 hour NHS Helpline to help you deal with worrying problems, which can crop up at any time. A nurse or Helpline operator will also have details of health information services. If they think you problem could be more serious, they will advise you what to do. NHS Direct can be contacted 24 hours a day on 0845 4647.

Other sources of medical help or advice

NHS Direct Online at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

If you have a minor injury or accident in the evening, weekend or during a Bank Holiday please call NHS Direct on 08 45 46 47 and ask for the Maldon Minor Injuries Service.

Contact details for Maldon & South Chelmsford PCT

NHS Mid Essex is party to the NHS contract held by this practice. Further details of primary medical services in this area may be obtained from them at the following address.

NHSS Mid Essex
Swift House
Hedgerows Business Park
Springfield
CHELMSFORD
Essex
CM2 5PF

Telephone No. 01245 398770
Fax No. 01245 398710

Services available during core hour (8:00am to 6:30pm) under the NHS contract

Core services

• general management of medical conditions
• health promotion advice
• emergency care if appropriate
• referral for other services, if appropriate
• urgently required care for temporary residents

Additional services

• cervical screening
• contraceptive services
• vaccinations and immunisations
• child health surveillance
• maternity services
• cryotherapy
• anticoagulation clinic

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