Braintree Primary Care Network

Braintree Primary Care Network The Braintree PCN Ltd is a collaboration of 3 GP Practices serving approximately 57,000 patients. Welcome to the Braintree Primary Care Network page!

This page is a place for us to share updates, helpful information, and news related to healthcare in our community. To ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone, please remember:

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💜 Braintree PCN Dementia Drop-In 💜This months Dementia Drop in will be on Thursday 8th January 10-12 at the Braintree D...
30/12/2025

💜 Braintree PCN Dementia Drop-In 💜

This months Dementia Drop in will be on Thursday 8th January 10-12 at the Braintree District Council town hall

This is a welcoming and supportive space for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia. Come along for a friendly chat, advice, and the chance to connect with others who understand.

🎄 Merry Christmas from Braintree Primary Care Network 🎄As we head into the festive season, we’d like to wish all our pat...
23/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Braintree Primary Care Network 🎄

As we head into the festive season, we’d like to wish all our patients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ✨

Please see the image below for details of when our services are open.

If you need medical help when your practice is closed:

Visit NHS 111 online or call 111 for advice and support

In a medical emergency, always call 999

Take care, stay well, and enjoy the festive break 🎁💙

23/12/2025

Following a powerful national message from His Majesty The King, the NHS in mid and south Essex is encouraging local people to check whether they are eligible for routine cancer screening.

By speaking openly about his own cancer journey, The King has helped shine a light on the importance of early diagnosis. Cancer screening can detect disease earlier, and in some cases prevent cancer altogether, leading to better outcomes and less intensive treatment.

Dr Elizabeth Towers, System Clinical Lead for Cancer at NHS Mid and South Essex, said: His Majesty The King’s decision to speak openly about his cancer experience has been incredibly powerful, and we wish him well as he continues his treatment and recovery. It has helped shine a light on why cancer screening matters and why taking up invitations can make such a difference.

“Screening saves lives by finding cancer earlier, or in some cases preventing it altogether. I would strongly encourage anyone who receives an invitation, or who is unsure whether they are eligible, to check and take up screening when it is offered.”

Local health leaders are also reminding people to contact their GP promptly if they notice symptoms such as unexplained lumps, bleeding, a persistent cough, unexplained weight loss or changes that do not feel right.

👉 Read the full article and find out how to check which NHS cancer screening. See link in bio.

📷 The Royal Family YouTube

23/12/2025

💊⌛️ Run out of your regular prescription and can’t get to your GP? Don’t worry — help is at hand! 🙌

You can request an emergency supply of your usual medication through the NHS 111 online service. It’s quick, secure and available when you need it most. 🌐💙

👉 https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription

This service is ideal if you’ve completely run out of a regular medicine and can’t wait for a routine prescription. Always double-check with your pharmacist if you’re unsure. 🩺✨

08/12/2025

💙 Bereavement Café Update💙

There won’t be a Bereavement Café drop-in this month, but we’ll be back in January to continue supporting patients across the PCN.

Thank you for your understanding

It's the most common cancer in men, but the earlier you find it, the easier it is to treat.Click the link below to answe...
10/11/2025

It's the most common cancer in men, but the earlier you find it, the easier it is to treat.

Click the link below to answer three quick questions to check your risk.

https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

Warm Spaces are welcoming places where anyone can come in, meet others, and enjoy a hot drink or even a meal — often at ...
05/11/2025

Warm Spaces are welcoming places where anyone can come in, meet others, and enjoy a hot drink or even a meal — often at low cost, and sometimes completely free.

These spaces aren’t just about warmth; they’re about connection. They help reduce loneliness, offer a friendly face, and support in the colder months.

Sometimes a warm cuppa and a conversation can make a real difference to someone’s day. ☕💛

💜 Braintree PCN Dementia Drop-In 💜Come along to our dementia drop in this Thursday at Braintree Town Hall, 10:00am – 12...
04/11/2025

💜 Braintree PCN Dementia Drop-In 💜

Come along to our dementia drop in this Thursday at Braintree Town Hall, 10:00am – 12:00pm.

This is a welcoming and supportive space for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia. Come along for a friendly chat, advice, and the chance to connect with others who understand.

Men’s mental health matters every day, yet so many struggle in silence. This November, we’re joining Mid and North East...
04/11/2025

Men’s mental health matters every day, yet so many struggle in silence. This November, we’re joining Mid and North East Essex Mind in encouraging conversations, reducing stigma, and reminding our community that support is available.

If you or someone you care about is finding things tough, please know you’re not alone — talking can be the first step.

Let’s Speak Up, Step Up, and Support Men’s Mental Health together.

💙 Look after your health by checking your blood pressure for free! 💙Essex County Council’s Public Health Team is making ...
04/11/2025

💙 Look after your health by checking your blood pressure for free! 💙
Essex County Council’s Public Health Team is making blood pressure monitors available to borrow from local libraries. 📚🩺
Just take one home, check your blood pressure, and find out more about why it matters.
Supporting our communities to stay healthy — one simple check at a time. 💪

🌟 November is Men’s Health Awareness Month! 🌟This month, we’re shining a light on the important issues that affect men’s...
03/11/2025

🌟 November is Men’s Health Awareness Month! 🌟

This month, we’re shining a light on the important issues that affect men’s health — prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental wellbeing.

💙 Prostate Cancer:
1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. If you’re over 50 (or over 45 with a family history), talk to your GP about your risk and whether testing is right for you.

💙 Testicular Cancer:
It’s the most common cancer in younger men, but highly treatable when caught early. Check yourself regularly — it only takes a minute, but it could save your life.

💙 Mental Health:
Men often find it hard to open up, but talking really helps. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or low mood — reach out. You’re not alone, and help is available.

Let’s break the stigma together.
👉 Check in on your mates.
👉 Book that check-up.
👉 Make your health a priority.

https://tinyurl.com/Testicular-cancer

https://prostatecanceruk.org/

https://mentalhealth-uk.org/mens-mental-health/

💙Healthy Heart Event Success! 💙Over the weekend, our Braintree PCN team hosted another successful Healthy Heart Event fo...
28/10/2025

💙Healthy Heart Event Success! 💙

Over the weekend, our Braintree PCN team hosted another successful Healthy Heart Event for Church Lane Surgery, welcoming around 43 patients from across the PCN.

Supported by our amazing healthcare professionals, social prescribers, Park Run volunteers, Provide, Freshwell Low Carb Community, and even the Essex Therapy Dogs 🐾 — the event offered free health checks, blood pressure reviews, weight management advice, and smoking cessation support.

✅ 13 patients were identified with high blood pressure, including 2 needing urgent treatment — showing just how vital these community clinics are.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success! 💪❤️

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