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OTHER SERVICES

Social Services

Essex County Council Social Services may be contacted on (01376) 555534 for home help, meals on wheels, domestic aids and general social work.

It is not necessary to ask your doctor for help from social services but we will be happy to assist if necessary.

NHS Mid-Essex (Primary Care Trust)

The PCT for this area is:

NHS Mid-Essex, Swift House, Hedgerows Business Park, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 5PF.

Tel No: (01245) 398770

As an active constituent of the PCT, we are committed to playing our part in the development of local health services.

A & E Department

The nearest casualty department is at Broomfield Hospital, eight miles from Braintree town centre on the Chelmsford Road (A131).