Extended Access
GP Access Hubs are available for our patients when our appointments are full. Patients can see a GP who will have access to the patient records (after getting consent from the patients).
Appointments in these Health Hubs can be provided from 18:30 up to 22:00.
These Access Hubs are located in Barking Hospital, Parsloes Hub, Broad Street and Becontree Medical Centre.
Please contact your usual Practice to book appointment with the Access Hub.
Social Prescribing
Social prescribing, a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing.
Social Prescribing involves a healthcare professional referring you to a specialist link worker to help with the issues you are facing and finding the right support for you.
You can get help with the following:
1. Housing
2. Money/ Debt
3. Social Isolation/loneliness
4. Employment, training and volunteering
5. Support with children
6. Mental health
7. Domestic and substance abuse
8. Healthy lifestyle advice including physical activity programmes and weight management
For more information about social prescribing https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/ or speak to your Practice.