Canterbury Health Centre- Dr Kühnen & Associates

29/04/2026

As some of you may already know, we said goodbye to our Health Care Assistant, Zoe, last week. We are very sad to see her go, but we wish her all the very best in her next chapter!

In the meantime, please note that we will not be carrying out non-urgent blood tests at the surgery, and NHS Health Checks are temporarily paused. We will contact eligible patients and send out invitations for the Health Checks as soon as these services resume.

For non-urgent blood tests, please book these at the hospital.

Thank you for your understanding.

24/04/2026

20/04/2026

Our systems are now back up and running! Thank you all for your patience.

20/04/2026

We are currently experiencing technical issues which means we are unable to access our systems entirely. This is a widespread issue and affecting most surgeries in Kent & Medway. Please be patient with us, we will let you know when we are back up and running.
Please check here for updates.

31/03/2026

Please see the local pharmacies opening times over the Easter weekend!🐰

24/03/2026

☕💬 Carers Coffee & Support Group Tomorrow! 💬☕
Are you a carer or supporting a loved one? Join us tomorrow for a relaxed and friendly coffee/tea meeting at Canterbury Health Centre.
📆Date: 25th March
🕑 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Canterbury Health Centre
This is a great opportunity to:
• Connect with other carers and share experiences
• Get support from Social Prescribers and Carers Support
• Enjoy a warm drink in a welcoming space
No need to book, just drop in!
This is open to everyone, not just patients of Dr Kuhnen's Surgery or Canterbury Health Centre.
We’d love to see you there 💙

19/03/2026

Meningitis Outbreak Latest Information
Antibiotics and vaccines update
Preventative antibiotics and vaccines are now available to:

anyone who attended the Club Chemistry venue from 5 March to 15 March
year 12 and 13 pupils at four schools.
University of Kent students and staff
close contacts of confirmed or suspected cases.
Today (19 March) vaccines and antibiotics are available at Faversham Health Centre, Bank Street, Faversham, ME13 8QR, which is open until 5pm and 9am to 5pm Friday and Saturday.

Vaccines and antibiotics will be available at the Sports Centre, University of Kent, from 9am to 5pm on Friday, 20 March.

More vaccine sites will be announced shortly. Other sites are only offering antibiotics.
More information is available here:

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

18/03/2026

There is a meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area.
Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
If you are feeling unwell and unsure or worried please call NHS 111 for advice.
If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999.
Stay updated: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-news-feed

Updated meningitis antibiotic clinic details:
Who is eligible for precautionary antibiotics?
- all students and staff living on campus at University of Kent
- close household contacts of cases who have been identified by UK Health Security Agency or who self-identify as having contact with a confirmed case
- Club Chemistry staff
- People who visited Club Chemistry on March 5, 6 and 7.
No booking is needed and you do not need to bring ID, but bring your NHS number if you have it. A bottle of water is recommended.
Please note - you cannot pick up medication on the behalf of others.
• Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ - Open daily from 9am to 8pm.
• Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG - Open daily from 8.30am to 7.30pm.
• Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA - Open daily from 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm).
• Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT - Open daily from 8.30am to 7.30pm.
Further information: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

Key links:
• http://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information
• http://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-news-feed
• www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis
• www.meningitis.org

Meningitis Research Foundation funds pioneering research, supports people affected by meningitis in the UK and Ireland, and drives global awareness and understanding. Learn more, get support or donate today.

17/03/2026

Further updates on the current situation:

Who is eligible for precautionary antibiotics?
• all students and staff living on campus at University of Kent
• close household contacts of cases who have been identified by UKHSA or who self-identify as having contact with a confirmed case
• Club Chemistry staff
• Club Chemistry attendees 5-7 March.

Additional antibiotic clinics have been rolled out at:-

• Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ
Open from 9am to 8pm.
• Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG
Open today until 8pm (last patient at 7.30pm).
• Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA
Open Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm)
• Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT
From Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 7.30pm

Please note that patients can “self-identify” as having had a close contact.

No appointments are necessary, but patients will probably queue.

Please see the latest Kent & Medway guidance

The latest information and updates from NHS Kent and Medway.

16/03/2026

Following the recent news, please see the advice below.
Please also note that the vaccine does not give immediate immunity, this takes 3-6 weeks following the vaccine.

If you (or your child) have not had the meningitis vaccine, and are a child of school age, or a University student up to the age of 25 years old, please contact us to arrange an appointment.

If you have been invited for any of your vaccines, not just meningitis, please contact the surgery to arrange a suitable appointment with the nurse for these.

11/03/2026

Today is National No Smoking Day.Stopping smoking is widely considered one of the most important actions you can take to improve your physical and mental health.

03/03/2026

We will be closed today from 1pm for staff training.
If you need medical assistance after this time please make use of local pharmacies, NHS 111 and the Urgent Treatment Centre,
We will re-open tomorrow from 8am as normal.