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Protect your child against measles
It’s very important to make sure that your child has had two doses of the MMR vaccine – this will protect them against three serious illnesses – measles, mumps and rubella. If your child is aged one or over and hasn’t had their vaccinations, please contact us at the practice as soon as you can to arrange an appointment.
Measles spreads very easily between people who aren’t vaccinated. You can catch it just by spending time in the same room as someone. And it can cause children and people with a weakened immune system to be very unwell.
You may have heard on the news about measles cases in some parts of the country. To stop measles spreading further, the NHS is encouraging all parents to make sure that their children have been vaccinated. We usually offer the first dose of MMR vaccine when your child turns one, then the second dose before they start school as part of the ‘pre-school booster’.
Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later. Some people may also get small spots in their mouth. If you think your child might have measles, check symptoms on the NHS website. Keep your child at home and call us for advice.
Find out more on the NHS website.
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Welcome to The Market Square Surgery
The Market Square GP surgery in Waltham Abbey provides high quality healthcare to patients in the West Essex area. Our doctors, nurses and all our other staff are dedicated to offering a professional service.
The practice is located in the Waltham Abbey Health Centre which is purpose built and is accessible to all patients as it meets current requirements for disabled/wheelchair users.
As well as a source of information about our practice and the services we provide, we hope you will use this website as a useful resource for other health-related information.
Chaperones
We will always respect your privacy, dignity and your religious and cultural beliefs particularly when intimate examinations are advisable - these will only be carried out with your express agreement and you will be offered a chaperone to attend the examination if you so wish.
You may also request a chaperone when making the appointment or on arrival at the surgery (please let the receptionist know) or at any time during the consultation.
Ordering repeat prescriptions over Bank Holidays
If you need to order a repeat prescription, please use the NHS app to make a request or use the repeat medication slip detailing what you need (tick the items you want) and place the paper slip into the relevant prescription collection box at reception of your GP practice, during opening hours. The turn-around time for routine repeat medicines is usually 5 working days. Your GP practice or pharmacist will be able to answer your questions and if you prefer it, your community pharmacist (chemist). PLEASE DO NOT CALL 111 FOR REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS.
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Concerns for Welfare: Important Links
If a parent /carer has concerns about the welfare of a child or young person:
Call 0345 603 7627 or click https://www.escb.co.uk/parentcarer/ for further information.
If you have concerns about the welfare of an adult:
Call 0345 6037630 or click https://www.essexsab.org.uk/ for further information.
For advice and support regarding domestic abuse:
Call Compass Essex Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0330 333 7 444 or click https://www.essexcompass.org.uk/ for further information.
COVID SPRING BOOSTERS
These will begin mid April onwards for those aged over 75 years or immunosuppressed.
We will contact you nearer the time if you are eligible for a Spring Covid Booster.