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Change of location for Minor Injuries Unit
The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) supporting patients across Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, south east Essex and surrounding areas will move from Orsett Hospital to Thurrock Community Hospital from Monday 2 November 2026.
The MIU, run by North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), will move to upgraded premises at Thurrock Community Hospital in Long Lane, Grays.
From its new location at Thurrock Community Hospital John Tallack Centre the MIU will provide the same seven-day walk-in service from 10am to 7.30pm for minor injuries such as wounds, bumps, sprains, broken bones, minor eye injuries and minor burns.
NHS Essex aims build on the upgraded service by developing it into an Urgent Treatment Centre from April 2027. This would include minor illnesses as well as minor injuries, with longer opening hours.
For more details, including getting to Thurrock Community Hospital, go to the NHS Essex website: Minor injuries unit move: 2 November opening | NHS Essex
Published on 4th Nov 2026
Non Attendances
Unfortunately we had a total of 55 patients missed appointments in September 2026 which has resulted in 15 hours of wasted appointment time. Missed appointments cause the waiting times for an appointment to be much longer than necessary.
Patients will be removed from the practice list if they continue to miss appointments.
You can cancel your appointments by phone, email or by using your online services app.
Published on 1st Oct 2026
Weight Loss Injections
The Island Surgery do not prescribe weight loss injections, such as Mounjaro, Ozempic etc. This patient service can only be obtained via a referral to the local weight management service. There is strict criteria on who can be prescribed weight loss medications on the NHS. Before making an appointment for this service, please check the below to make sure you are eligible for a referral to the weight management service.
The criteria is as follows:
- A BMI of 40 or higher and Four or more of the qualifying comorbidities:
- Hypertension(high blood pressure)
- Dyslipidaemia(high cholesterol)
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Cardiovascular disease(heart disease)
- Type 2 diabetes
If you do meet the above criteria then please contact the referral team on 01268 439299 (option 4) who will be happy to refer you for an assessment by the weight management service to identify your suitability for weight loss injections.
Published on 5th Jun 2026
Page created: 05 November 2026