The end of May bank holiday has been moved to June, and an additional bank holiday created to form a four-day celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Queen celebrated … [continue] Jubilee Bank Holiday
Healthy Living
Food is a basic necessity of life, but eating healthily is important to a long life, well lived. While eating healthily cannot reduce the risk of disease to zero, our … [continue] Healthy Living
World MS day (30th May)
This year, and for the last two years, the theme of World MS Day has been “connections”. The idea is that sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis can find themselves feeling lonely … [continue] World MS day (30th May)
Booking Blood Tests Via Patient Access
We would like to advise patients that as from the 16th May 2022 you will now be able to book your blood tests with the Healthcare Assistants online via Patient … [continue] Booking Blood Tests Via Patient Access
Appointments
The latest GP appointment figures in England were published recently, which show that general practices in Kent and Medway delivered over 155,000 more appointments in March than they did … [continue] Appointments
Virtual prehabilitation programme for cancer patients
The Kent and Medway Prehabilitation Programme is a trail-blazing programme that aims to improve the health and fitness of cancer patients, through exercise, nutritional advice and psychological support to help … [continue] Virtual prehabilitation programme for cancer patients
Cervical Screening Scam
We have received reports today of a possible scam. Some women are being contacted by text message, claiming to be from the call and recall service to advise they are … [continue] Cervical Screening Scam
New App for Carers
Click the link below for info: http://www.kentandmedwayccg.nhs.uk/news-and-events/news/nhs-and-social-care-launch-app-support-people-who-care-others
Useful Information For You and Your Family
Below are some useful documents for looking after yourself and your family during these unprecedented times. Information and support for your health and wellbeing Advice if your child becomes unwell … [continue] Useful Information For You and Your Family
Domestic Abuse Support
Mental Health Matters Safe Haven – Medway
NHS Volunteer Responders
NHS Volunteer Responders have been mobilised to help support vulnerable individuals who are self-isolating. Patients are able to self -refer by phoning the contact centre directly on 0808 196 3382 … [continue] NHS Volunteer Responders
Changes to General Practice in Kent and Medway
Changes in the way GP surgeries are run are now being rolled out across Kent and Medway to ensure the safety of staff and patients during the Covid-19 … [continue] Changes to General Practice in Kent and Medway
Support for Vulnerable People from Kent Together
Click here to find out more about the support you could receive
Ordering Acute Medication
You can now order acute medication not on your repeat prescription by clicking here
Measles cases are on the rise – make sure you are protected!
We have recently been notified by the Health Protection Team that Measles cases in Kent, Sussex and Surrey are on the rise. We have therefore been asked to urgently call … [continue] Measles cases are on the rise – make sure you are protected!
Improved Access
More GP appointments now available earlier and later in Sittingbourne and Sheppey We are delighted to announce that from 1 October 2018, you can book to be seen by a … [continue] Improved Access
Antibiotic advice
In line with the latest advice from the Department of Health, Memorial Medical GPs will not be automatically prescribing antibiotics for infections. Antibiotics do not help with viral infections. Please … [continue] Antibiotic advice
Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) Discontinuation
Please be aware from 1st September the pilot POD service will be discontinued. You will therefore be required to use alternative methods to order your prescriptions, the details of which can … [continue] Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) Discontinuation
Measles cases in Kent are on the rise
We have recently been notified by the Health Protection Team that Measles cases in Kent, Sussex and Surrey are on the rise. We have therefore been asked to urgently call … [continue] Measles cases in Kent are on the rise
Calling all 18-40 year olds!! Help us to update your medical records
So that we are able to update your records, we are currently asking our patients who are aged between 18 and 40 to provide us with the following information: Current … [continue] Calling all 18-40 year olds!! Help us to update your medical records