Tiptree Medical Centre

14/04/2026

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🧡 Realise your full potential
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14/04/2026

Free slipper event at Tiptree Medical Centre

24th April 2026
2-4pm

08/04/2026

We are currently running our spring Covid campaign at the surgery and have slots available in April for those who are eligible:

- Adults aged 75 and over
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- Individuals with an weakened immune system

To book in please request an appointment via your Anima Account.

08/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that Tiptree Medical Centre now has extended opening hours to help make appointments more convenient for our community.

Weekdays: Open until 7:30pm (pre-booked appointments only)

Saturday mornings: 9:00am – 11:30am (pre-booked appointments only)

Please note:
These sessions are by appointment only
There is no on-the-day service during these times

If you need urgent medical help, please call 111, or 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Thank you for working with us to keep services running smoothly for everyone

03/04/2026

Pharmacy opening times over Easter 🐣

01/04/2026

Too much screen time can affect how young children sleep, learn and play - and small changes make a big difference. Find out how to help your little ones build healthy screen habits right from the start.

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Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.

23/03/2026

Meningitis B Vaccinations - Important Information

We have now been advised by NHS England that any patients who have been offered preventative antibiotic treatment as part of the outbreak in Kent can be vaccinated at their local GP surgery, for example, if they have returned home.

At the present time, this includes

Students at the University of Kent who are normally resident on the Canterbury Campus, including those who may have now travelled home. Some staff living or working in these Halls of Residence have also been offered antibiotic prophylaxis.

Students in relevant halls of residence or other private dwellings who attend other universities in Canterbury and have been advised to take an antibiotic due to a close contact.

Individuals who attended Club Chemistry from 5 March until it closed voluntarily on March 16.

This list may be added to in the coming days as further information emerges.

20/03/2026

You will be aware of the Meningitis outbreak in Kent which has been covered in the media.

We’ve had a large number of calls from patients regarding their vaccination status, we’d like to share some points:

MenB vaccine:

Protects against group B (the strain involved in the outbreak)
Offered to babies as part of the NHS childhood immunisations programme - given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 years old (since 2015)

Not routinely available for older children or adults on the NHS; only being offered to high-risk groups in targeted areas

MenACWY vaccine:

Protects against groups A, C, W, Y
Offered to teenagers aged 13-15 years old as part of the NHS school immunisation programme. Available here for those aged 16-25 years old if missed at school.

Currently:

Outbreak is localised.
Targeted NHS vaccination campaign underway for high-risk groups effected in outbreak area.
No changes to vaccination guidance in Essex
Be aware of the symptoms, seek urgent medical help if you have any concerns.

19/03/2026

16/03/2026

We are delighted to confirm that following feedback from our patients, physiotherapy appointments are now available every weekday and Saturday mornings with effect from 1st April. These are all face to face appointments and will be at Tiptree Medical Centre only. No travelling to other sites.

These appointments are bookable up until 7.30pm during the week and between 9.00am and 11.30am on a Saturday.

04/03/2026

Today is World Obesity Day.

Obesity is preventable even for those with higher genetic risk:
✅ Eat a healthy diet
✅ Drink enough water
✅ Do physical activity
✅ Get adequate sleep
✅ Limit screen time