Alert: Practice Closure

New River Health will be closed in the afternoon of the following dates:

Tuesday 13th May
Thursday 12th June
Thursday 10th July
Tuesday 16th September
Wednesday 22nd October
Thursday 27th November


This is for protected learning and training (PLT) for staff and occurs in GP surgeries across Hertfordshire and West Essex. This is funded by the NHS and commissioned by the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated care board (ICB).

During the closure time extra resources are funded for patient care through 111.

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New Automated Telephone Booking Service

We are pleased to introduce our new automated telephone service, available during our opening hours.

Patient Participation Group

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The Patient Participation Group (PPG) was set up in December 2011 with the aim of enhancing communication between patients and the practice. The PPG meets monthly with the practice manager and discusses the performance of the practice and the development of the practice. The PPG is run by patients and gives our patients the opportunity to help with development of the practice, and influence changes and improvements to the practice.

Non-urgent advice: Out of Hours and Emergencies

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals.

They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.

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You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more.

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