Welcome to our Practice Website
We aim to provide all of our patients with a comprehensive services covering one-off problems to longer term illnesses. Feel free to explore the site and find out how you and your family can benefit from our personal and professional approach to healthcare provision.
Our Mission Statement
Henfield Medical Centre is dedicated to putting people first: both patients and staff alike.
We continually strive to meet the highest standards of care and service whilst offering the best of expert generalist personal care in the most effective manner.
eConsult - A quick and easy way of getting in contact with us and making your health care easier for you.
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Escape the wait. Consult with your GP online. No more waiting to be called. Or waiting for a bus. Or getting stuck in traffic on your way to an appointment. You can now consult with your GP from home or work by visiting your practice website
Fill out a simple online form about your problem and you'll get a response by the end of the next working day.
There's also a wealth of self-help information about all sorts of conditions so you might be able to resolve an issue without a trip to your surgery. You could also ask for an extension on a fit note or get a prescription sent straight to your local pharmacist.
Take control of your treatment. You can expect better health outcomes through a quicker diagnosis because you may not need to come in for an appointment. And the online form is simple… it asks you the same questions your GP would ask you in a normal face-to-face appointment. But this way you get more time to think about your answers and maybe tell your GP about things you may not want to say in person. So there's…no need to shift your day around. It's a more convenient way to consult with your GP that fits into your lifestyle because…you can do it anytime, On your home computer, smartphone or tablet and get a response from your doctor by the end of the next working day. Millions of patients across the UK now have access to online consultations so next time you need an appointment with your GP, just visit your practice website at a time that suits you.
Henfield Medical Centre
Henfield Medical Practice has 6 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GP and 1 Practice Manager
We are a training and dispensing practice operating from two sites, the main surgery at Henfield and a branch surgery at Partridge Green. The practice area is mainly rural and has a growing population due to local development. We offer a range of primary care services.
We operate from well equipped, purpose built premises. Woodlawn Surgery is our branch surgery located in Partridge Green, approximately 3 miles north of Henfield. However the branch surgery is currently closed due to Covid-19.
We employ a team of nurses, including an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a Nurse Practitioner as well as Health Care Assistants offering phlebotomy and health clinics.
We also work closely with the Community Nurses, Health Visitors and Midwives.
The Clinical staff are supported by a team of ancillary staff.
The practice uses SystmOne Clinical Software and is an electronic paper-light surgery.
The Practice consistently achieves high on the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and is committed to running Enhanced Services offered by Coastal West Sussex CCG and the full range of Locally Commissioned Services.
We have an active patient participation group who have helped build a good relationship between the surgery and patients. The PPG produce a six monthly newsletter and help patient education by arranging regular consultant talks. The PPG also help to raise funds for a local trust set up to assist with the purchase of equipment for the surgery.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Covid Vaccination update 02.03.21
We do hope you’re re all enjoying the lovely weather.
We are currently contacting all the patients who we are aware are yet to receive or decline their Covid-19 vaccine in the priority groups 1-6. Those of you who are unsure if you are in priority group 6 please click HERE and see pages 10 and 11.
Patients from priority group 7 will have received their letter encouraging them to attend a mass vaccination site. However, we would like to reassure you that you can chose to attend Henfield Medical Centre.
If you are in priority groups 1-7 and have yet to decline or arrange your covid-19 vaccine please send us a private message on Facebook, email us on cwsccg.henfield-henfield@nhs.net or call us after 11am on 01273 492255 and we will book you into the next available appointment.
The government aims to give a jab to all over-50s and those in specific at-risk groups by 15 April, in what is known as phase one of the UK's Covid vaccine rollout.
If you receive a text message from a mobile number ending in 921, it is from us and is NOT a scam.
Please click HERE for further information on 'Why I have to wait for my COVID-19 Vaccine?'.
For patients needing transport:
If you need transport to go to us or a mass vaccination clinic for your Covid-19 Vaccine please note that the links service is still running.
The contact details are:
Penny Ann - 01273 494109
Jackie Clark - 01273 047248
Diana Halsey - 01273 757834
When will I get my jab?
Sussex Health and Care Partnership have launched a public campaign this week called ‘When will I get my jab?’ to help people know when and where they will get their vaccination.
The roll-out of the programme is complex and can be confusing so they are aiming to provide simple and easy to understand messages.
They have also created a new video that will help explain how the vaccination is currently being delivered to the first priority groups - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4DLdKD6uw&feature=youtu.be
The link to all of this information is available on their website - https://www.sussexhealthandcare.uk/keepsussexsafe/sussex-covid-19-vaccination-programme/covid-19-vaccination-sites/
Easy read leaflet on the Covid-19 Vaccine
Please click HERE to view the leaflet.
Warning over COVID vaccination scams
Be on your guard against fraudulent text and email messages as new scams are being sent to patients.
People are receiving a text or email notification of their ‘vaccination appointment’ and are being asked to confirm it by clicking on a link.
This looks very similar to the genuine texts being sent to patients to arrange their appointments at the GP led vaccination services.
Please follow the advice below.
- The COVID-19 vaccination is ONLY available from the NHS and it is FREE – you will never be asked to pay for it or give your bank details.
- If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up.
- If you receive a text or email that you believe to be fraudulent please delete it. Please be assured that if you don’t respond because you are worried and it is a genuine text or email, you will remain on the vaccination list and be contacted again
- If you believe you have been the victim of fraud or identity theft you should report this directly to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Where the victim is vulnerable, report it to Sussex Police online or by calling 101.
If you receive a text message from a number ending in 921, it is us, it is NOT a scam.
A few changes have been made to the way Henfield Medical Centre runs.
Firstly, please only come in to the medical centre for pre-booked appointments or collecting medication, we really don't want you standing out in the cold. However, in return we request that you do not enter the surgery if you have symptoms or have had a positive Covid-19 test in the last 10 days.
A one way system is in place, please do not exit the building the way you came in.
To open the exit, hover your hand over the sensor until the ring goes green then push the door to open.
Many Thanks and stay safe,
From all at Henfield Medical Centre
PLEASE help reduce drug waste and save valuable NHS resources.
Dispensed drugs in respect of one patient, returned to the dispensary for disposal.Sadly, not unusual. All returned drugs have to be destroyed and cannot be re-dispensed.Please only order drugs as required.
LATEST NEWS ON COVID-19
For the latest news on COVID-19 please see our COVID-19 page.
The Practice will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment of its staff by any visitor.
Any visitor, who expresses any form of discrimination against, or harassment of, any member of the Practice staff, will be required to leave the Practice’s premises forthwith.
If the visitor is a patient, s/he may be removed from the Practice’s list if any such behaviour occurs on more than one occasion.
Better Health - Every Mind Matters
Below is a link to Public Health England's Facebook where they have posted a short video explaining how 'Every Mind Matters', especially aimed at young people (13-18) and parent or carers of children and young people (5-18).
Please click HERE to view the video.
Belltree Music Therapy - Online & Free
Please watch this introduction video on Belltree Music Therapy by Tina Warnock
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Hi I’m Tina from Belltree. Over the past few months the Belltree Music Therapy team has been working hard to produce some new video resources to support your health and well-being.
I'm really pleased to be introducing you to the Belltree online resources, which are available here free of charge on our website thanks to the generous support of the arts council covid19 emergency response fund. We know from research that music lights up the whole brain and that everyone has an inbuilt ability to respond to music regardless of age illness or disability.
These videos offer a wide range of ideas and guided activities for making music at home on your own or in your bubbles and there's no need for you to have any prior musical experience.
We can't offer music therapy in video format as it centers around a therapeutic relationship but these videos offer a mixture of proactive and passive musical activities to support your social and communication skills, positive relationships, self-care and good mental health. We really hope you find them useful and enjoyable.
Please click HERE to visit their website.
Appetito - Meals on Wheels
For their leaflet click HERE.
Appetito will provide a flexible service of cooked meals that will be delivered hot to you door by their DBS drivers.
The drivers will conduct a safe and well-being check when delivering the food to ensure all is okay.
The cost of a two-course meal is £5.75 for customers on a care package or who are 65+ with a short- or long-term medical condition otherwise its £6.90. For an extra £1 customers can receive a third course.
They can also provide a teatime pack which includes a sandwich, cake and piece of fruit which is delivered with their hot meal and costs £3.40.
Available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Horsham Wellbeing Alcohol service
This is a free virtual support service for anyone living or working in West Sussex that have been identified by a health professional to be drinking at an increased high level or the individual believes their drinking is at a problematic level.
Please click HERE for further information.
Try the new NHS App
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.
If you already use our Online Access service you can continue to use it. You can use the NHS App as well.
For more information go to our Online Services page and Click on this Link which will direct you to the NHS website with more information.
On-Line Services
As well as being able to see when we are open at the click of a mouse we’ve made it easier for you to do a number of things. Check out how to order a repeat prescription or book an appointment or cancel your appointment online. If you are not already registered to use our on-line services please click here to register.
Joining The Practice
Registering is easy with online forms also available and appointment slots to suit most patients’ timetables. You’ll enjoy a confidential service in comfortable surroundings from a helpful and dedicated team.
Change of address
If your contact details change then please click here to update your Address and Contact Details.
(Site updated 02/03/2021)