The Elms Medical Centre

20/05/2026

Be Prepared for the Bank Holiday Monday 25th May

The Stop Think Choose website lists a range of treatment options, including a map of pharmacies and details of urgent care services in Kent and Medway. Visit www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk to find out more.

Get the right help when you need it.

20/05/2026

* IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICE *

Thursday 21 May 2026

The Elms Medical Practice (including all branch sites and dispensary) will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 21 May 2026 for Staff Training.

If you need medical help during these hours, please use NHS 111 Online (anyone aged 5 years and over) or Call 111 (children under the age of 5 years)

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency

We apologise for any inconvenience.

01/05/2026

* Five Year Strategy *

The NHS in Kent and Medway faces rising demand for health and care services – it faces significant financial pressures, fragmented ways of delivering services and persistent health inequalities that must be reduced. That's why NHS Kent and Medway is designing a new five‑year strategy to create fairer, sustainable, future‑ready healthcare for residents.
https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/five-year-strategy

They want to hear from you about what matters most. Help shape how the five-year strategy can be turned into real change:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/5yearstrategy

20/04/2026

** Important eConsult Announcement **

Due to a significant IT outage currently affecting GP practices across Kent and Medway, we have temporarily disabled access to eConsult.

This decision has been made to ensure patient safety and to prevent delays or issues with processing your request. We understand this may be inconvenient and appreciate your patience during this time.

If you require medical assistance, please contact the practice directly by phone. For urgent medical concerns, please seek appropriate care via NHS 111 or, in an emergency, dial 999.

Our IT providers are actively investigating the problem and have all available resources focused on resolving the issue as quickly as possible.

17/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer screening is a test you do at home that checks for signs of bowel cancer. It's offered to people aged 50 to 74.

https://www.kentandmedwaycanceralliance.nhs.uk/bowel-cancer-and-screening-awareness-personal-experiences

Find out about bowel cancer screening, including why it’s done, who it’s for, how to do the test, and when you’ll get your results.

13/04/2026

Spring Covid-19 Vaccine Communications
13 April until 30 June 2026

Eligible patients in Kent and Medway include:

- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in a care home for older adults
- people aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system.

https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/vaccinations

30/03/2026

LIMITED Ear Syringing appointments available for our patients on Friday 10 April. Please complete an eConsult for an appointment

24/03/2026

* Important Notice *

Please note from Tuesday 31st March, the Dispensary at Allhallows will be changing its opening hours on Tuesdays.

The new opening hours will be 3pm to 5:30pm every Tuesday. All other opening times remain the same.

17/03/2026

*** MENINGITIS OUTBREAK ***

You will all be aware of the Meningitis B outbreak in Canterbury.
We know that there may be some worried patients who require more information.

We are working to the current guidance and this is changing daily. Patients with any queries will be directed to the following places:

1. The following website provides the most up to date information, including contact numbers and is updated regularly.
https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/news/meningitis-outbreak-in-the-canterbury-area-4187/

2. Further details regarding a vaccination programme will come out soon from the UK Health Security Agency.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent

Club Chemistry contacts asked to come forward for antibiotics if they visited club between 5 and 7 March 2026.

12/03/2026

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10/03/2026

Please note there are no more ear syringing appointments available.