At Loughton Surgery, we offer a wide range of clinics and services to support your long-term health. Many of these are run by our experienced practice nurses, healthcare clinicians, and GPs. Patients are seen by invitation, referral, or request depending on individual needs.

Asthma Care

Asthma is increasingly common in all age groups.
Your clinician will make the initial diagnosis and explain your treatment plan.
Ongoing care includes:

  • Inhaler technique reviews
  • Regular lung function checks
  • GP referrals where needed
Cancer Care

We work closely with hospital specialists and St Clare Hospice to provide compassionate, coordinated care for patients living with cancer.

Cervical Screening (Smears)

We recommend all eligible women have a smear test every 3 years, or more frequently if medically advised.

  • Carried out by our Practice Nurse
  • NHS invites are sent by letter
  • If you're due and haven’t been contacted, please call us

Learn more about NHS cervical screening

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Patients with COPD are advised to attend at least one review annually to ensure their breathing is well-managed.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

Annual reviews are essential for patients with heart disease. We aim to:

  • Reduce risk factors
  • Optimise medication
  • Offer lifestyle advice
Diabetes Care

Annual reviews include:

  • Blood and urine tests
  • Blood pressure & cholesterol checks
  • Foot checks
  • Medication reviews
  • Lifestyle and dietary advice
Epilepsy

Patients with epilepsy should have regular check-ups at the surgery or hospital to ensure their condition is well controlled.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

We recommend:

  • Blood pressure checks every 6 months
  • Annual blood tests to monitor overall health
Hypothyroidism

Patients with underactive thyroids should have annual blood tests to ensure their treatment remains effective.

Mental Health Support

Patients with mental health conditions are encouraged to attend at least one review per year to monitor both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Sexual Health Services

While we don’t provide full GUM clinic services onsite, patients can access free, confidential testing and advice via:

Smoking Cessation

Support to help you quit smoking is available through:
Essex Lifestyle Service

Stroke & TIA (Mini Stroke) Follow-Up

Annual checkups help minimise the risk of recurrence. We review:

  • Blood pressure
  • Medication
  • Cholesterol
  • Lifestyle factors
Vaccinations

We offer NHS and travel-related vaccinations.

  • Flu and pneumonia vaccines are available for eligible patients

  • Travel vaccinations must be planned in advance — please allow several weeks before departure
    Speak to reception to find out what you may need.

Well-Baby Clinics & Child Vaccinations

Routine baby checks and immunisations are done at the surgery.
Health visitors run clinics at Rectory Lane Health Centre for advice and weighing.
Please bring your child’s red book to all appointments — vaccines cannot be given without it

 



Travel Vaccinations

✈️ Travel Vaccinations 

If you are planning to travel abroad, you may need vaccinations to protect your health while away. Our practice nurse can advise you on what’s required based on your destination and type of travel.

🗓️ Book Early – At Least 6 Weeks Before Travel

To ensure you're protected in time, please book your initial travel consultation at least 6 weeks before your departure date.

Your Travel Vaccination Journey:

  1. First appointment – Consultation with the practice nurse to review your travel plans and determine which vaccines are needed

  2. Second appointment – You’ll receive the vaccinations. This must be scheduled at least 2 weeks before travel to allow the vaccines to take effect.

⛔ Some vaccines must be ordered in — they are not held in stock, so planning ahead is essential.

💷 Private Travel Vaccines & Charges

Not all travel vaccines are covered by the NHS. Some require a private prescription, which incurs an additional charge.

Loughton Surgery Travel Vaccine Price List:
Vaccine Price per Dose (£) Doses Required Total Cost
Hepatitis B – Adult £50 3 £150
Hepatitis B – Paediatric £50 3 £150
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio £40 1 £40


Payment will be required prior to or at the time of vaccination. Please ask reception for full details.

Self Care Referral forms

Maternity

Princess Alexandra Hospital 
Barts Health

Musculoskeletal

Physiotherapy 

Sexual Health

Essex Sexual health Services
Sexual Health 24
Vasectomy
Contraceptive clinic

Mental Health

Mental health crisis support
Counselling (Vita health group)
Emotional wellbeing and lifestyle support for families
Alcohol and Drug misuse services (ADAS)
West Essex STaRS
Domestic Abuse (Compass)
Learning disability service

Lifestyle

Essex Well being Service
Leisure places
Weight Management programme
Frontline voluntary services
 Exercise classes Over50s EnergizeX_Flyer
Health Outreach Service

Screening

Breast Screening unit (St Margarets hospital)
National Bowel screening programme

Eyes

Minor eye conditions

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Children

Private Services

🏋️‍♂️ Physiotherapy Services

We’re pleased to inform patients that Hale Physio offers a discounted rate for individuals registered with Loughton Surgery.

🔗 Visit: halephysio.co.uk

📍 Hale Physio is a private provider offering a range of physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.

⚠️ Please note:
Loughton Surgery is not affiliated with Hale Physio and does not manage appointments, referrals, or treatment.
All enquiries should be made directly with the provider.

Non NHS services

🗂️ Private Work & Fees

GPs are contracted to provide care under the NHS National Service Framework, but not all services requested by patients or third parties fall within this scope.

Many forms, reports, and letters for solicitors, employers, insurance companies, or licensing authorities are not covered by the NHS. These tasks are often carried out outside of normal working hours, and as such, a private fee applies.

In some cases, the patient will be responsible for paying the fee directly.

💷 Loughton Surgery – Private Fees
Service Fee
Private Sick Note / Fit to Travel Certificate £10
Certificate for Meningitis £10
Passport or Driving Licence Countersignature £25
Holiday Cancellation Form £30
Gun Licence Form £50
Taxi Medical £100
HGV Medical £120
Other forms or requests Price on request

💡 Please contact reception if the form or certificate you require is not listed — we’ll be happy to provide a quote.

📌 Important Notes:

  • Fees must usually be paid in advance or at the time of service

  • Waiting times for private work may be longer, as these are completed outside NHS hours

  • Not all requests can be fulfilled — we reserve the right to decline requests based on appropriateness or capacity