Important Notices

Update on Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for Weight Management

On 23rd June 2025, it was announced that people living with obesity will be able to begin accessing tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) for weight loss purposes in primary care settings. However, the national roll out does not mean all people will be able to get a prescription for tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) on this day.

Weight management services are locally commissioned at an Integrated Care Board (ICB) level. In mid and south Essex, access to tirzepatide will initially be through specialist weight management services only. Access to tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) through primary care is not expected to start in mid and south Essex until later in 2025.

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Time to Learn 2026

The following dates below are our time to learn dates. During this time, the surgery will close from 12:30pm in the afternoon for staff training. Our services are covered by NHS 111, so please give 111 a call if you require medical attention or pop along to your local pharmacy for some advice. If your medical condition is more serious, then please visit A and E and you will receive care and treatment from the hospital.

Tuesday 15th September 2026

Tuesday 20th October 2026

Tuesday 17th November 2026

Tuesday 15th December 2026

Please note, these dates are subject to change, under the instructions of the ICB.

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Telephone Numbers and Addresses

It is the responsibility of the patient to ensure the surgery is informed of any change in telephone number or address to ensure the practice holds the correct information in patients clinical record.