Kensington Partnership

11/05/2026

06/05/2026

We've upgraded our online request system, from Thursday 7th May PATCHS will no longer be used to contact us. Instead, you'll now use SystmConnect.

Click the SystmConnect banner at the top of the homepage on our website to submit your request.

SystmConnect works more closely with our clinical system. Which means your request goes straight into your GP record, there's less admin handling behind the scenes and we can review and respond to your request more quickly. You don't have to create an account like you did on PATCHS, so no more usernames and passwords to remember.

06/05/2026

We've upgraded our online request system, from Thursday 7th May PATCHS will no longer be used to contact us. Instead, you'll now use SystmConnect.

You can either click the banner at the top of our page or click this link and save to your bookmarks

Will I notice anything different?

No. You'll still be asked the same questions about your request. The only thing which changes is you will now click the link to SystmConnect, instead of PATCHS.

Is it better?

Yes! SystmConnect works more closely with our clinical system. Which means your request goes straight into your GP record, there's less admin handling behind the scenes and we can review and respond to your request more quickly.

You also don't need to create an account like you did on PATCHS, so no usernames and passwords to remember.

01/05/2026

Keep up to date with Kensington Partnership news and updates on our WhatsApp channel!

Click the link 👉 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCoODFLI8YQoODwk32B then tap "Follow channel", and then the bell to turn notifications on.

Your name and phone number stays private and is not shared with any other followers of the channel.

01/05/2026

Putting off your smear test? You’re not alone.

Dr Haque talks through what cervical screening involves, what to expect, and how we can make it more comfortable for you.

If you’re due your screening, please book in with us - give us a call or come into your practice. You can also ask to speak to one of our women's health nurses or our Cancer Champion if you have questions or worries.

Learn more about cervical screening and the importance of keeping up to date with your screenings here: https://www.kensingtonpartnership.org.uk/health-information/cancer-screening-advice/cervical-cancer-screening/

01/05/2026

All Kensington Partnership sites will be closed Monday 4th May for the Bank Holiday.

We will re-open as normal from 8am Tuesday 5th May.

If you require medical advice please use NHS 111 Online or call 111.

In an emergency please call 999 or go to A&E.

30/04/2026

April is testicular cancer awareness month, each year around 2,300 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Testicular cancer starts in one of the testicles and is usually curable if caught early enough. The main symptom of testicular cancer is a lump or swelling in the testicle, but there can be other signs like swelling in the testicles or a dull ache/pain or feeling of heaviness in your sc***um.

It's important to check your testicles once a month, feeling for lumps, swellings, any changes you've noticed and differences in the testicles. It is normal for testicles to be slightly different in size or for one to hang lower than the other. Other conditions can cause lumps or swellings, most lumps aren't cancer - but it is important you get your doctor to check anything unusual.

How to check your testicles: https://www.testicularcanceruk.com/how-to-check-testicles

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23/04/2026

If you're aged between 50 and 74 years old, you'll receive a bowel cancer screening home test (FIT Test) every 2 years. Early detection is the best for of prevention, your regular bowel screening can detect changes long before symptoms appear.

Have more questions or want to know more? Visit our cancer screening advice page on our website: https://is.gd/kp_cs_b

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