Peacock Surgery

18/10/2025

We are open until 12noon today at both Elsenham and Stansted branches, for walk-in Flu and/COVID vaccinations. Both surgeries are quiet at the moment with no queue!

If you are registered with us and are eligible pop down and see us this morning 😁

Flu and COVID Vaccinations - Autumn 2025

All eligible patients have now been sent a text inviting them for Flu and/or COVID-19 vaccination - please note changes in eligibility criteria for the COVID vaccine this year.

See below poster for information on upcoming clinics. These clinics are for over 12s only for COVID vaccine and over 18s for Flu vaccine - Peacock Surgery patients only.

For children aged 2-3 years please call the surgery to book an appointment with one of our nursing team for the flu nasal spray. All school age children will receive their flu nasal vaccination at school.

26/09/2025

Flu and COVID Vaccinations - Autumn 2025

All eligible patients have now been sent a text inviting them for Flu and/or COVID-19 vaccination - please note changes in eligibility criteria for the COVID vaccine this year.

See below poster for information on upcoming clinics. These clinics are for over 12s only for COVID vaccine and over 18s for Flu vaccine - Peacock Surgery patients only.

For children aged 2-3 years please call the surgery to book an appointment with one of our nursing team for the flu nasal spray. All school age children will receive their flu nasal vaccination at school.

15/09/2025

🚨Parents - beware!🚨

We have received the alert below from Princess Alexandra Hospital

PROBLEM / CONCERN
The “Salt and Ice Challenge” is an online trend where young people place salt on their skin and press ice on top for as long as possible.
This creates a chemical reaction, rapidly lowering the temperature and causing cryogenic (cold) burns, similar to frostbite.
Children and young people may underestimate the harm as the cold numbs the skin, masking pain until significant damage has occurred

ED teams in North East London have already treated children for significant burns linked to this challenge. Similar surges have been reported nationally and internationally with second- or third-degree burns, potential need for skin grafts, lasting scarring, nerve damage, and impact on wellbeing. Peer and online pressure amplify the likelihood of wider uptake.

ACTION REQUIRED
Immediate First Aid Advice
Cool the affected area under lukewarm running water for at least 10 minutes.
Do not apply ice, creams, or fluffy dressings.
Cover with clean cling film or smooth plastic.
Seek medical attention for deep, blistered, or extensive burns.

Key Messages for Young People
“The Salt & Ice Challenge can leave permanent scars—don’t risk it.”
“Cold burns damage tissue, even if you can’t feel it happening.
“Don’t hurt yourself for likes—there are safer ways to have fun online.”

31/07/2025

We are recruiting!

Peacock Surgery is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse.

Closing date: 17 August 2025

To apply or ask questions- please send CV and a covering letter to susan.wray1@nhs.net

Job summary
Ideally, we are looking for a minimum of 30 hours a week. Salary will depend on experience.

The successful candidate will be NMC registered and be comfortable working within your own competencies and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.
In addition, you will ideally have experience of working within a GP practice setting and have the ability to always prioritise and manage your own workload and promoting safety with excellent patient care.
We would like applicants to provide details of any training courses done post registration e.g. Diabetes, asthma, contraception, cytology.

Pay: Based on Experience

Location: this role will primarily be based at our Elsenham Branch

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:

Assist in routine tasks such as cytology, wound care, removal of sutures, urinalysis, travel clinic, contraception reviews, routine and childhood immunisations, and chaperoning.

Request pathology tests (urine culture, swabs, blood tests).

Long term Condition Management

Clinical Tasks:
Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

Maintain and clean equipment used by nurses and GPs.

Maintain GP and nurses' rooms, stock and rotate items as required.

Maintain accurate records of mandatory checks.

Order vaccinations to maintain stock levels.

Support and mentor junior nursing team members and participate in the surgery’s ethos of supporting nurses in training.

Participate in administrative systems in the practice.

Attend and participate in practice meetings.

Undertake home visits if required

Perform any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

17/07/2025

Dear Neighbours in Elsenham

On Saturday 26th July 2025, the GP Partners are hosting a Summer Party for our staff, in the garden at our Elsenham Branch. The last 12 months post-merger has been rather stressful 😣, and it’s a token of thanks to our amazing team.

Our event will start at 4pm, and will involve live music between 7pm and 10pm (the band will sound check before 7pm). Approximately 50 staff members will be in attendance.
We apologise in advance for the noise – we intend to finish the event at 11pm (with some tidying up to happen after 11pm, and the next morning).
We thank you for your support and understanding.

Teresa Buglass, Practice Manager - on behalf of the GP Partners