Important: Measles Alert

Following a recent outbreak of measles, we strongly advise all parents and carers to ensure that children are fully immunised with the MMR vaccine.

Measles is a highly infectious illness and can be serious, particularly for babies, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Complications can include ear infections, pneumonia, seizures and, in rare cases, brain inflammation (encephalitis).

Please check your child’s Red Book to confirm they have received both doses of the MMR vaccine. If you are unsure about your child’s vaccination status, please contact the practice and we will be happy to check your records.

If you believe you or your child may have symptoms of measles please do NOT attend the practice in person.
Instead, please telephone the surgery or submit an online consultation so we can advise you safely.

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Contact

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday – 8am – 6:30pm

Contact Details

Tel: 01376 552 474
When the Practice is closed, please call NHS 111.

Advance Notice – Easter Bank Holidays

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Good Friday 3rd April and Bank Holiday Monday 6th April 2026. Please ensure that you order and collect your repeat medicines in plenty of time so that you do not run out.

If you need urgent medical advice or direction when we are closed, please call 111 or go online to: https://111.nhs.uk/
ALWAYS continue to use 999 for life-threatening emergencies
For a full list of pharmacies open in the southwest over the Bank Holiday follow the link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/…/pharmacy-opening-hours/

Location

Colchester Institute Braintree Campus, Church Lane, Braintree CM7 5SE

Arrival Details

We do have car parking facilities are available but please note that spaces can be limited.

The car park spaces at the front of the premises and on the right are for the doctors/staff use only and we ask that you do not use them or block their path.

We do not accept any responsibility for vehicles in the car park; these are parked entirely at owners’ risk.

Facilities

As we are situated in the same building as the College of Braintree with entry via a separate door. We are able to offer a small number of spaces to disabled patients.

Induction loop is available.

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We would like to thank your assistants, phone answers, reception, Nurses and GP's for all the assistance you have given us over the past fifteen months. Church Lane surgery has been brilliant and we are very lucky to find you.

Important: Measles Alert

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