Welcome to Southend Medical Centre
Thank you for registering with Southend's Trusted Family Practice
A family-run NHS GP surgery on London Road, in the heart of Southend-on-Sea. We've been caring for local families since 2009, and whether you've been with us for years or you're thinking of joining us, this page covers who we are, what we offer, and how to access our services.
Our Story
Access that fits around your lifestyle
Southend Medical Centre was founded on 12th November 2009 by Dr B Agha and Dr H Siddique, and officially opened by HRH Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho. We've been a family-run practice from the very start, and that's shaped how we work ever since: we know our community, we take the time to listen, and we treat every patient as we'd want our own family treated. Today, the practice is run by Dr R Siddique and Dr H Siddique, carrying that same approach forward.
Meet Our Team
GPs: Dr H Siddique (M), Dr R Siddique (M), Dr M Saleemi (F) , Dr R Patel (F), Dr M Odina (M), supported by locum GPs and GP Registrars.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners: C Rehill, A Cowell
Nursing Team: D Bloomfield, S Heasman, J Harman (PCN)
First Contact Physiotherapist: S Young (PCN)
Homeless Healthcare Team: L Schultz (Nurse)
Management: Z Davis (Practice Manager), E Latter (Deputy Practice Manager), G Skarott (Assistant Manager)
Behind the scenes, our Care Navigators, Medical Secretaries, Prescribing Clerks and Administration Staff keep everything running smoothly. And because we're part of a wider Primary Care Network (PCN), you can often be booked directly with a specialist rather than waiting to see a GP first, including a health and wellbeing coach, first contact physiotherapist, clinical pharmacist, social prescriber, care coordinator and mental health team.
How to access our services
All routes of access are open, so you can reach us by phone, online or in person, whichever suits you best. That said, we ask patients to access GP services online where possible rather than by phone, which helps us cut the 8am rush and get back to you faster. Please use our online request form.
For managing your care day to day, the NHS App lets you request repeat prescriptions, check test results, read messages from the NHS, and book and manage appointments, all from your phone, tablet or computer. Search "NHS App" in the App Store or Google Play Store, or use the NHS App Online Portal if you don't have a smartphone.
Southend Medical Centre should avoid being used as an urgent care service or walk-in centre. Please try to plan your healthcare by booking in advance: pre-bookable appointments are very often available within 10 days, while on-the-day appointments are extremely limited. Thank you for understanding.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 6:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Support team availability
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Prescriptions: 8:00am to 1:00pm
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Medical Secretaries: 8:00am to 4:30pm
If we're closed
Call NHS 111, and you'll be signposted to the right service, which may be an Out of Hours appointment or, in an emergency, Accident & Emergency at Southend General Hospital. For a life-threatening emergency, call 999.
Ordering repeat prescriptions
You can request a prescription:
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In writing to the practice
We're unable to accept telephone or verbal requests, to protect you and make sure the correct medication is arranged. Our prescribing team takes requests before 1:00pm, and the process can take up to 72 hours.
Chasing a prescription? Your pharmacy is often best placed to check. You can also call us on 01702 333298 between 9:00am and 12:00pm.
What makes us different
Alongside everyday GP care, we offer a genuinely wide range of services in-house, so you're not always sent elsewhere:
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24-hour ECG monitoring — one of only a few surgeries in Southend offering this
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24-hour blood pressure monitoring — also one of the few surgeries in Southend offering this
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Coil (IUD/IUS) fitting
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Joint injections
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Dedicated health checks, including a New Patient Health Check with our Practice Nurse
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Long Term Condition (LTC) clinics
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Stop smoking courses
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Contraception, cervical screening and child immunisations, by appointment
Care that puts you first
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Patients come first. Every decision starts with what's best for you.
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Equal access for all. Whatever your age, background or ability, you're welcome here.
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A dedicated translation service means language is never a barrier to your care.
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Reasonable adjustments. Let us know about any physical or communication needs, and we'll add a note to your record so we can support you properly before you even arrive.
New here? Here's how to join us
Registering is quick and can be done from home.
Once you're registered, we'll invite you for a New Patient Health Check with our Practice Nurse, so we can get to know you and your health from day one.
If you need repeat medication, please call us on 01702 333298 to arrange a medication review appointment before it's added to your record. Repeat medication requests themselves can't be taken by phone.
Important health notice: blood transfusions before 1996
In response to the Infected Blood Inquiry, NHS England is asking anyone who may have had a blood transfusion in the UK before 1996 to come forward. Evidence shows it's extremely unlikely that anyone would contract a bloodborne illness from infected blood after universal blood screening began in September 1991.
If this may be relevant to you, you can take a Hepatitis C test by following the instructions at hepctest.nhs.uk.
