Local pharmacy workload

Our local pharmacies have reported a very high workload currently due to the closure of the pharmacy at Lloyds Sainsburys. […]

Practice Emergency Contact number

We would like to inform you, currently we have only one contact number (01489 785 722) for all services in […]

Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)

The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes […]

Tick bites

Ticks are small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. They vary in size, […]

Sedation for hospital MRI / procedures

Hedge End Medical Centre no longer prescribe sedatives for hospital MRIs or other hospital procedures. This is because responsibility for monitoring […]

Fear of Flying

Hedge End Medical Centre have taken the decision to no longer prescribe sedatives for fear of flying. This policy decision […]

Staffing Update

We have a number of GP staffing changes in the team. Dr Mark Hollands is reducing his sessions as he […]

Weight Management Service

Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon). HEMC are […]

Sedation for Dental Procedures

GPs do not provide prescriptions for dental procedures, as responsibility to prescribe this treatment rests with the Dentist rather than […]

Group A Strep & Scarlet Fever

You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep. Am I at any increased risk […]