Move for rapid access clinic in west Essex

The rapid access clinic (RAC) based at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping has moved to the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow.

Following a full review of the service and with an increase in GP referrals to the RAC, it was decided that more patients could benefit from a multidisciplinary assessment if it was based at PAH. The RAC team will also be able to see larger number of patients, including those that can be potentially streamed from A&E.

In the near future it will be possible for staff to call the RAC directly to speak to a triage nurse and have a clinician to clinician conversation. The RAC opening hours will not change, remaining as 9am – 7pm Monday to Friday.

Published 1st June 2015