BASILDON and Billericay MP John Baron recently visited the Laindon Medical Centre, High Road, at the invitation of the Practice Manager, Julie Bennett, to meet the team and to discuss their work and progress in further improving local services.

Afterward he said: "I was very impressed with the dedication and care of the whole team in wanting to do the very best for their patients. 

"We have promised to keep in touch and I will endeavour to support them whenever possible in their efforts to further improve local services."

Julie Bennett, Practice Manager said: "Staff and Partners were delighted to welcome John to the surgery. Everyone is working so hard to improve patient care and we wanted to highlight some of the work being done and the challenges we face in primary care.

"The dedication and professionalism of staff has shown through on so many levels over recent years and it's important that this is also acknowledged.

"Being part of the NHS family, especially as we celebrate 75 years it's something to be proud of in so many ways."