Whittle Surgery

23/03/2026

🟣 WHITTLE SURGERY 🟣
🚨 NEWSFLASH 🚨
MENINGOCOCCAL (MenB) VACCINATION

Meningococcal (MenB) vaccination – information for students
NHS England has asked GP practices to provide the MenB vaccine to a small number of students linked to the meningococcal outbreak in Canterbury, Kent, if they have returned home.

Whilst we understand this may be a worrying time, it is clear that is it going to be unlikely for many of our local residents to need vaccination under the current criteria that has been set for GP practices nationally.

ONLY if you have been advised that you are eligible and are currently living locally, please contact reception and inform them that your request relates to the MenB vaccination that is linked to the Canterbury outbreak.

If you have been advised that you are eligible, it is likely you will have been contacted by your university, school, or public health officials because you:

• live in specific halls of residence in Canterbury
• attended certain venues in Canterbury between 5–16 March, or
• have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case

If you have not been contacted directly, you DO NOT need to contact the practice about vaccination.

Thank you

18/03/2026

⚠️We understand that many people are concerned about the current meningitis B outbreak.
At present, in line with guidance, we are only able to offer the MenB vaccine to children under 2 years of age as part of the routine immunisation programme.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update you if guidance changes.
Thank you for your understanding.💜

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

10/03/2026

Health Fair at Whittle Surgery – Happening Now!
Our Health Fair at Whittle Surgery is now underway from 12–2pm. Come on down and meet local services offering advice, support, and information for you and your family.
Services attending include:
⏺️Inspire (Drugs and Alcohol Support)
⏺️Mind Lancashire
⏺️Ramsay Health Care
⏺️Whittlebrook Pharmacy
⏺️Bereavement Support Team
⏺️Community Gardens
⏺️Dementia UK
Drop in, have a chat with the teams, and find out what support is available in the community. Everyone is welcome!
⬇️
Cakes, Tombola and Raffle 🧁💜

10/03/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY !!!

Please join us at our healthfair today 12pm-2pm there will be lots going on and we would appreciate the support

09/03/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE

Please join us in supporting our health fair on Tuesday 10th March 2026 12pm-2pm
All money raised will fund a specialised chair to be placed in our waiting area to help patients who struggle with mobility issues.
Everyone welcome and we are looking forward to see lots of you on the day

06/03/2026

Happy National Employee Appreciation Day from all of us at Whittle Surgery! 🩺
Our incredible team works tirelessly to care for our patients and support one another. Your dedication, kindness, and teamwork do not go unnoticed.
We are so grateful to have such a wonderful team serving our community. 💛

05/03/2026

💛 ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH
March | Supporting Patients Across the NHS
1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth are affected by endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere in the body. It can cause:
• Pelvic pain
• Painful periods
• Pain during or after s*x
• Fatigue
• Difficulty getting pregnant
💛 We Are Here to Help
If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms, please contact your GP practice to discuss your concerns.
Early conversations matter. You will be listened to, supported, and signposted to appropriate care.

04/03/2026

📞 Did You Know?
In the month of February, we answered 3,956 calls — thank you for your patience during busy times!
Remember, you can request a call back and keep your place in the queue without having to stay on the phone.
We’re here to help 💙

03/03/2026

Reminder⬇️
🕐Whittle Surgery will be closed Tuesday 3rd March at 1pm.
✔️We re-open Wednesday 4th March at 8am.

🔔 Practice Notice 🔔
WHITTLE SURGERY
Staff Training Closure

02/03/2026

🌟 Family & Friends Feedback – February 2026 🌟
We’re delighted to share our latest feedback results:
💜 91% of patients rated their experience as Very Good or Good
💬 3% felt it was Neither Good nor Poor
📊 6% rated their experience as Poor or Very Poor
Thank you to all our patients, families and friends who took the time to share their feedback. Your continued support helps us deliver the best possible care and drives us to keep improving every day.
We truly appreciate you being part of the Whittle Surgery community. 💜

26/02/2026

Please join us in supporting our health fair on Tuesday 10th March 2026 12pm-2pm

All money raised will fund a specialised chair to be placed in our waiting area to help patients who struggle with mobility issues.
Everyone welcome and we are looking forward to see lots of you on the day

24/02/2026

🔔 Practice Notice 🔔
WHITTLE SURGERY
Staff Training Closure