If you have a new or recent problem with your eyes, the NHS Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) can help.

The service is provided by Primary Eye Care and offers assessment and treatment for a range of eye problems through specially trained optometrists at participating optical practices in Essex.

Eye problems MECS can help with

You can use the Minor Eye Conditions Service if you have a new or recent eye problem, including:

• red or sore eyes or eyelids
• dry, gritty or uncomfortable eyes
• eye irritation or inflammation
• watery eyes or a lot of recent discharge from your eye
• new flashes or floaters in your vision
• eye pain
• ingrowing eyelashes
• a recent change or loss of vision
• something in your eye, such as a small foreign body

An optometrist will assess your symptoms and provide treatment where appropriate. If you need care from another NHS service, they can arrange or advise you about the next steps.

This service is open to all ages (under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult).

Click here to find a local Practice offering the service.  Please contact your chosen provider before attending

Health and Wellbeing Coach

Jonathon, our health and wellbeing coach can help you life a healthier life and support any patients living with the following:

• Pre-diabetes
• Diabetes management courses 
• Cholesterol
• Weight Management
• Exercise Pathways
• Respiratory Issues
• Smoking Cessation
• Food Diaries

6 Week support for lifestyle, diet, exercise and behavioural changes

Your clinician can refer you to him after your consultation or use the QR code to self-refer to him

Social Prescribing Link Workers

Leanne is our social prescriber and can help you with a large range of social and clinical needs either face to face or over the phone. This includes:

• Addiction
• Housing and Legal Affairs
• Autism and Other Neurodivergences
• Dementia Care
• Carers Support
• Food Bank
• Bereavement

It's not necessary for you to have an appointment with one of our clinicians before you can speak with Leanne.  Contact our Reception team and they will arrange a suitable time for Leanne to speak with you.

Appointments at the surgery are not always necessary.  Refer yourself to a range of different services by following the links.