Can’t find the time to see a GP or nurse during normal surgery hours? Why not visit the Thurrock Health Hubs.

The Thurrock Health hubs offer GP and nurse appointments every weekday evening and Saturday and Sunday mornings. There are five Health Hubs in total– Corringham, Tilbury, South Ockendon, Purfleet and Grays – each with a single GP and other health professionals, including practice nurses.

All patients registered with a GP practice in Thurrock can make use of the service, and you can attend any of the hubs. All you need to do is contact your GP practice and specify the hub where you would like to book your appointment.

The Hubs in Grays, Tilbury and Corringham are open seven days a week; the hubs in South Ockendon and Purfleet alternate, but together provide a seven day service. You must book an appointment to attend, there is no drop-in service. For a full breakdown of times, please see the timetable below:

The Health Hubs are located in:

Corringham: Neera Medical Centre, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 0BY

Tilbury: Sai Medical Centre, 105 Calcutta Road, Tilbury, RM18 7QA

Grays: Thurrock Community Hospital, Long Lane, Grays, RM16 2PX

Purfleet: Purfleet Care Centre, Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, RM19 1SX

South Ockendon: Bluebells Surgery, Darenth Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5LP

For more information, visit the hubs’ page on the Thurrock CCG website:

https://thurrockccg.nhs.uk/your-health/primary-care/thurrock-health-hubs

Telephone NHS direct on 111 or visit their website by clicking here. 

Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

Walk in Centre/Minor Injury Unit, Thurrock Health Centre, 55-57 High Street , Grays, RM17 6NP, 08.00—20.00 Hours daily, Tel: 01375 898700

Minor Injury Unit, Orsett Hospital   10.00—19.30 Hours daily, Tel: 01268 592300.

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

• Treat yourself at home
• Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.