Wigmore & Hempstead Medical Centres

17/09/2025

NHS Kent and Medway would like to hear people’s views about vaccinations. Many people are eligible for vaccinations across Kent and Medway, including:
babies, children and teenagers
pregnant women
people aged 65 and over
people in ‘at risk’ groups.
We would like to know if the information available about vaccines has allowed people to make an informed decision.

We would also like to hear from those who are eligible for vaccines but have not yet been vaccinated.

Our survey is open until Monday, 27 October. https://www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/vaccines

Find more information about vaccines at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk.

NHS Kent and Medway would like to hear your views about vaccinations. Vaccines are vital for protecting the population of Kent and Medway; vaccines are the best defence we have against viruses including flu, Covid-19, meningitis, and measles, mumps and rubella. Many

09/09/2025

We are aware of the impact the pharmacy issues in Rainham precinct is having on the community.

Please feel free to sign and share the below petition that has been created on behalf of local practices and patients

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

05/09/2025

We are now taking bookings for all of our flu vaccinations.

Eligible patients under the age of 18 and pregnant women will be offered appointments from this month

At risk patients aged 18-64 and patients over the age of 65 can be vaccinated from 1st October onwards.

We are sending text messages with self booking links or you can call the surgery to make your appointment.

Please remember, every year we order our vaccinations in advance to make sure we have enough stock for our patients. Please support your surgery by having your vaccinations with us or letting us know if you do not wish to have one so we are not left with surplus at a cost to the practice

04/09/2025

Measles cases are on the increase. It is never too late to get your child vaccinated. If you are concerned about the vaccines or have any questions, please call us an make an appointment to discuss these with the Practice Nurse.

More information on the vaccinations can be found here: https://www.getvaccinatednow.co.uk/

27/08/2025

To better support GP practices and patients, we are doing a review of patient participation groups (PPG) across Kent. This can help find out which GP practices have a PPG, how they function and to highlight any support needed.

👉Fill in this short survey: https://www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/patient-participation-groups/surveys/patient-participation-group-review

A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group made up of patients, carers, and members of staff from a GP practice. The groups make sure that the patient voice is heard in decision-making.

19/08/2025

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our team.

You will need to be confident, calm, quick thinking and adaptable in this ever changing environment. The role includes but is not limited to; making referrals, booking appointments, dealing with patient queries, processing prescriptions and liaising with 3rd party teams in primary and secondary care.

You will be working 4 hours per day 5 days a week Monday-Friday and shifts will be allocated on a monthly rota basis between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

In return we offer NHS pension scheme, free onsite parking, NHS discounts and an established friendly working environment.

Please email your CV to kelly.mills1@nhs.net

14/08/2025

NHS England messages to patients

This is a reminder that NHS E, supported by Primary Care Support England, may send messages to patients to confirm their home address. This is part of their regular list maintenance activities.

These messages may be sent by letter, email and text message. Emails are sent from NHS Confirm your address . Text messages are sent from NHSdetails.

Details of examples can be seen in the comments.

These messages are confirmed by NHS England as genuine

06/08/2025

Many thanks to Robbie and the team at RS Steelwork Ltd for fixing us up with our safety rail at the Hempstead Medical Centre site.

17/07/2025

🩺Minor illness clinic🩺

We’re here to help you feel better, faster. The Medway Rainham PCN offers a dedicated Minor Illness Service twice a week, designed to support patients aged 3 months and over with common health concerns that don’t require an emergency appointment.

Our service runs every:

Tuesday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – Telephone consultations

Thursday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – Face-to-face clinic at Orchard Family Practice

Our experienced clinician can assess and treat a range of minor conditions, including:

💊Sore throats

💊Earache

💊Chest infections

💊Coughs

💊High temperatures

And many more!

We aim to provide prompt and effective care while helping to reduce waiting times for GP appointments.

How to Book:

Simply contact your GP surgery or submit an e-Consult request online, and our team will arrange the most suitable appointment for you.

This service is available to all patients registered with a Medway Rainham PCN practice.

Let us take care of the little things, so you can get back to feeling your best.

27/06/2025

The temperature is set to soar again over the next few days. For more information on staying safe in the heat visit:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

If you are visiting our surgery next week please make sure you bring water with you and if you are attending for a blood test make sure you eat breakfast and drink plenty of fluids prior to attending.

Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

23/06/2025

📢 Mounjaro (tirzepatide) – Who Can Get It on the NHS?

We've had many questions about Mounjaro, the new weight loss injection. Here's what you need to know:

💉 Mounjaro is currently only available on the NHS for a small group of patients, under strict criteria:

✅ You must:

Be 18 or over

Have a BMI of 40+, or 37.5+ if you’re from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background

Have 4 or more weight-related health conditions (e.g. type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea, heart disease)

Kent and Medway ICB have produced FAQ information which can be found here.

https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/your-health/weight-management/mounjaro-availability

Thank you for helping us keep our lines clear for those who need medical care. 💙

Mounjuro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a drug which has been licensed and approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for managing overweight and obesity.

17/06/2025

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As you may be aware we are part of the Medway Rainham PCN

Please give their page a follow for more information on the services they provide and links to their website.

The page is new so keep checking back for more information and news

Welcome to Medway Rainham Primary Care Network. We are a group of 8 GP practices working collaboratively since July 2019. Our vision is to ‘share best practice and make meaningful changes together so that we can give better care to our patients'.