Lister Medical Centre

Lister Medical Centre consists of ten doctors in partnership, three practice nurses, three health care assistants plus office, I.T. and reception staff, providing medical care to over 17,000 people in the south of Harlow, Essex.

This web site is for their benefit. It aims to provide current practice news and advice. It is also interactive, so we always appreciate your constructive comments and try to act on them where possible.

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Lister House, Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7LU
Tel. 0844 576 9010
Fax. 0844 576 9011

Personal Medical Services

Lister Medical Centre became a fourth wave PMS practice in October 2002. As such we guarantee 48 hour routine access to a member of the medical team and same day nurse practitioner appointment if possible. We do this by opening up appointments daily with free slots available on the same day. There are also Health Care Assistants who deal with specific procedures and clinical tasks. Click here to see what this might mean to you.

Notice Board

Surgery Closure

The surgery will be closed from 12:30pm on Thursday 30^th September 2010 for clinical training. We will be reopening the doors at 8am on Friday 1^st October.

In the event of a medical emergency during this time of closure please telephone 0845 070 1611.

Self Check-In Screens

We have recently had two new computers installed in our waiting room. These enable patients to book themselves in without having to queue at the desk. Just use the touch sensitive screens to enter your gender, month and day of birth so that the system can book you in. If you have any difficulties then please go to the desk for assistance.

One screen is located just inside the main door alongside the large noticeboard; the other is to the left of the reception desk.

Please use the hand-gel BEFORE touching the screens and ensure that you tap on "Done" at the end of the process.

Measles

Measles is a highly infectious and dangerous illness which is most common in children aged between one and four years of age who have not been fully immunised. The first dose is normally given before a child is 14 months and the second dose before they go to school.

There has been a recent rise in cases of Measles and the Department of Health has recommended that all children be immunised (up to the age of 18 years, or older if going to higher education). We urge you to take this opportunity to get your children vaccinated. Please telephone the Practice to arrange a suitable appointment with a nurse.

We are very aware that with the media coverage over the past few years about MMR, many parents in West Essex do not know what to believe about the vaccine. Further information is available at www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/MMR or www.MMRtheFacts.nhs.uk.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to discuss it with your Health Visitor or Practice Nurse.

Advanced Booking

Routine appointments with your G.P. may now be booked up to 8 weeks in advance. Telephone 0844 576 9010 and select option 2 for appointments.

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Choose and Book

Click here to book your appointment. You will require your 12-digit Unique Booking Reference Number (UBRN) and your password.