Caradoc Surgery

21/10/2026

Dear patients:
You may experience difficulties using the AskmyGP platform around 3pm today for a short period of time (timings may change) . This is due to technical issues. This will also affect our reception team adding you manually to our triage and you may be asked to call back. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
If you need emergency medical attention please call 111 or 999

14/10/2026

***** surgery is closed for appointments today ****** This is due to a burst pipe in the area, we have no water and it is unsafe to hold clinics.

13/10/2026

Dear Patients - this is tomorrow Wednesday 14th October.

Patient gentle reminder:
The surgery will be closed from 12.00pm on Wednesday 14th October for staff training. Please note we will have limited capacity on this day and only contact us if your issue cannot wait until the following day. We will re-open on Thursday 15th October at 8.00am. Your patience is appreciated.
If you need emergency medical attention please call 111 or 999.
Please be aware that the half day closure has been arranged by the ICB and applies to all surgeries in the North East Essex area.

08/10/2026

Patient gentle reminder:
The surgery will be closed from 12.00pm on Wednesday 14th October for staff training. Please note we will have limited capacity on this day and only contact us if your issue cannot wait until the following day. We will re-open on Thursday 15th October at 8.00am. Your patience is appreciated.
If you need emergency medical attention please call 111 or 999.
Please be aware that the half day closure has been arranged by the ICB and applies to all surgeries in the North East Essex area.

05/10/2026

Dear patients - please see poster for North East Essex SEND Roadshow. This is a free event for people living within the Tendring and Colchester area.

14/09/2026

Dear Patients - The quickest way to make a same day appointment is by using our online system tool - AskmyGP. You can find this by visiting our website www.caradocsurgery.nhs.uk On the home screen, simply click Get Help Now and follow the instructions. All you need is a valid email address. This option becomes available from 8am Monday-Friday so no need to call the surgery. Once submitted online you do not need to call the surgery to be added.
You can also use this function 24/7 to update your details.

09/09/2026

Dear patients *** FLU CLINIC***
Caradoc are holding a flu clinic for patients aged over 50 and between 18-49 year olds who are eligible on Saturday 3rd October 2026. Children's flu clinics (for eligible pts) will be held on 18th September, 22nd September and 1st October 2026. Please call 01255 850101 to book.

09/09/2026

08/09/2026

Patient gentle reminder:
The surgery will be closed from 12.00pm on Thursday 10th September for staff training. Please note we will have limited capacity on this day and only contact us if your issue cannot wait until the following day. We will re-open on Friday 11th September at 8.00am. Your patience is appreciated.
If you need emergency medical attention please call 111 or 999.
Please be aware that the half day closure has been arranged by the ICB and applies to all surgeries in the North East Essex area.
Many thanks, Caradoc Surgery