Sellindge Surgery NHS

23/03/2026

Good morning the system is now working, thank you for your patience

23/03/2026

Good morning we are currently experiencing a National outage with our Clinical system. Please be patient with staff working in challenging circumstances and only contact the surgery if Clinically necessary. We will update you as we are able to

17/03/2026

📢Additional meningitis antibiotic clinic opening in Ashford.
An extra clinic will be open from tomorrow (Wednesday, 18 March) at the Vicarage Lane Clinic, Ashford, to provide free emergency antibiotic tablets to eligible people who do not have symptoms, as a precautionary measure.

Precautionary antibiotics – who is eligible?
- Students and staff living on campus at the University of Kent, Canterbury
- Close household contacts identified by UKHSA, or those who believe they have had contact with a confirmed case
- Club Chemistry staff
- Anyone who visited Club Chemistry on 5, 6 or 7 March

Location details:
📍Vicarage Lane Clinic, Ashford, TN23 1NJ
Open: Wednesday, 18 March, 9am to 4pm and Thursday, 19 March, 8.30am to 7.30pm.

Other antibiotic clinic locations:
📍 University of Kent – Senate Building, Canterbury, CT2 7NU
Open daily: 9am to 5pm (last patient 4.30pm)

📍 The Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, CT1 3NG
Open daily: 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm)

📍 Thanet Community Health Hub, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA
Open daily: 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm)

📍 Westgate Hall, Canterbury, CT1 2BT
Open daily: 8.30am to 7.30pm (last patient 7pm)

Important information:
- No booking is needed, just turn up during the times above
- You do not need to bring ID
- Please bring your NHS number if you have it
- Bring a bottle of water if you can

📍 If you have already left Kent, please contact your GP for advice and access to treatment.

⚠️ Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.

More information: https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

17/03/2026

Please see link for up to date information on the meningitis outbreak

Updates and information on the meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area.

17/03/2026

Meningitis outbreak

A patient helpline, run by UKHSA, is now available. Patients can call 0344 225 3861, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, if they have no symptoms but are concerned they have been in contact with a confirmed case or have a general enquiry.

Thank you

17/03/2026

Please note if you are not already aware, as of the 1st March, we are no longer able to accept prescription requests from third parties.
All prescription requests must be submitted directly by the patient, either via the NHS App, MyGP, or by using your FP10 (repeat prescription slip).

10/02/2026

PROTECTED LEARNING TIME
On a number of days throughout the year the practice is closed for Mandatory staff training & development.
We will be Closed for Protected Learning Time on:
Wednesday 11th February from 1pm.
There will be No clinicians available in the afternoon.
Whilst the practice is closed, please call 111 if you are unable to wait until the following morning, in the case of a medical emergency please contact 999.
Thank you.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Please be aware that the Dispensary will be closed Wednesday 4th February and will re open Thursday 5th February at 9.00am.

26/01/2026

Well done Sue - very well deserved

💙 Celebrating an incredible fundraiser 💙

We’re so proud to celebrate Sue Threadingham, a former NHS nurse who has been fundraising for East Kent Hospitals Charity for more than 12 years in support of dementia services across East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

Recently, Sue was nominated for Fundraiser of the Year at the Ashford Hero Awards and, in a very strong category, received a highly commended award - a fantastic and well-deserved recognition of her dedication.

Sue has raised an amazing £13,260.34 to date through her popular home-made jams, chutneys, produce and crafts - all inspired by her desire to make a difference following her mum’s experience of living with dementia.

Sue’s fundraising has helped improve dementia care for patients and families, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she continues to do.

📸 Thank you to Stour Leisure Centre for kindly allowing us to use this lovely photograph.

You can read the full story here: https://www.ekhcharity.org.uk/news/highly-commended-award-for-our-fundraiser-sue/

19/01/2026

We are currently experiencing significant system problems. Areas of Kent and Medway are all affected and engineers are currently working to restore the system. Please be patient with staff whom are working in difficult conditions on a busy Monday morning.