Summerfield Health Centre

02/04/2026

That’s all folks! We’re back on Tuesday. Have a great Easter break everyone (even those of you who left ordering your repeat prescription until Thursday pm, you know who you are 😝)

25/03/2026

Young people less satisfied with the NHS. Overall satisfaction slowly improving post pandemic.

The survey shows only one in four people are satisfied with the NHS but the figure is even lower in younger age groups.

23/03/2026

Back on track now - sorry for any disruptions caused.

Nationwide problem with EMIS computer software that we use for your healthcare. They are working to restore this. Please bear with us.

20/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day - Thursday 26th March 2026👥

What is ?

Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. Since 2019, thousands of local, national and international organisations, link workers, medical professionals, academics and students have taken part across the world.

Our Social Prescriber, Judith will be running an open session for patients for Social prescribing day. She will be focusing mostly on; Loneliness, Financial Inclusion and Mental Health - issues which she has identified that cause people stress and anxiety to seek medical intervention that may not have been necessary if these issues were addressed earlier.

Judith will be available in our downstairs waiting area between 11am -3pm.

She will give a brief talk to explain the service we offer and how she can assist patients and carers.

We look forward to welcoming you! Please share with someone you think would benefit from coming along! 💚

18/03/2026

Some information here on Meningitis B and its vaccination.

There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent. This blog post includes information on MenB and this outbreak, what to do if you are affected and where you can get antibiotics and who is being offered a vaccine.

08/03/2026

Immensely grateful for all the amazing women in our team at Summerfield and all those working in the healthcare profession.

06/03/2026

A huge thank you to all those who took the time to write down your thoughts and gratitude for Dr Lingam. We will leave it at reception for one more week and then hand it over to his mother. Have a great weekend all.

04/03/2026

Hayfever 🤧 If you have hayfever related to tree pollen, the season has started. The antihistamines work better if you can start now before your symptoms appear.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

23/02/2026

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/

16/02/2026

Close.

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

13/02/2026

End of the busiest week of the year so far. A huge effort by our team. Despite also being down in numbers from illness and training, our team really stepped up. Starting shifts early, finishing late and generally doing what was needed to provide the best service we can. Thank you Team Summerfield. Enjoy your weekend.

11/02/2026

Where does your child feel safe? This week is children’s mental health week, focusing on ‘This is My Place’ - belonging and connection in safe places. Places to thrive.

Place2Be is excited to announce that the theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2026 is This is My Place. Make sure to mark your calendars for 9-15 February...