Bursted Wood Surgery

14/04/2026

NHS APP DROP IN SESSIONS :

Now we have merged with Lyndhurst Medical Centre, you may notice that you cannot log into the NHS as smoothly as normal! This is expected for those who we helped log in via linkage key!

NHS APP DROP IN SESSIONS :
TODAY 14TH APRIL: 10AM-2PM BURSTED WOOD SURGERY
WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL : 10AM-3PM BURSTED WOOD SURGERY
FRIDAY 16TH APRIL: 1PM-3PM CHRUCH OPPOSITE LYNDHURST MEDICAL CENTRE: 86 Lyndhurst Rd, Bexleyheath DA7 6DE

**If you are not having any troubles with the app, please ignore this

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

Todays the day!!!!
Two Surgeries become one and we will continue to provide excellent care across both sites.
Please bear with us in the early transition stages as our IT systems will still be amalgamating until 14th April, and whilst we hope for smooth sailing this is unchartered waters and we are all adjusting.😀

Be sure to give Lyndhurst Road Medical Centre a follow so you can stay up to date with all surgery updates

31/03/2026

👉 Early detection can make all the difference.
👉 Know your status. Take action. Stay informed.
📦 Order your home testing kit today and take the first step toward peace of mind.

26/03/2026

💜 Purple Day – Supporting Epilepsy Awareness 💜

Today, on Purple Day, we’re proud to stand with those living with epilepsy and help raise awareness of this often misunderstood condition.

Let’s work together to increase awareness and show support—because understanding makes a difference. 💜

Find out more at 👉 https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/fundraising/purple-day

25/03/2026

🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking? We’re here to help 🚭
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health—and you don’t have to do it alone.
The NHS Quit Smoking app offers free support, advice, and daily motivation to help you stay on track. With a 28-day programme, progress tracking, and helpful tips to manage cravings, it’s a simple and effective way to get started.
Download the app today !

24/03/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The surgery will be closed tomorrow between 12.30pm and 4.30pm for educational training.

If you have an urgent medical problem (that is not life threatening) NHS 111 can be found online at 111.nhs.uk or by dialling 111.
For any urgent medical advice (that is not life threatening) but cannot wait until the surgery reopens at 4.30pm, you can call the Urgent Treatment Centre on 020 3910 7204. Please note that this is only for medical advice, for anything else i.e., prescriptions, appointments, results please contact the surgery during opening times.

The practice will fully resume from 4.30pm

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your co-operation.

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23/03/2026

NHS APP FOR BURSTED WOOD SURGERY PATIENTS

An email has gone out to our patients that are using the NHS app. Please see below:

As you’ll be aware, Bursted Wood Surgery will become part of the Lyndhurst Medical Centre in April.

As a patient who uses the NHS App, we are writing to let you know some important actions you may need to take once the two clinical records systems merge which happens between 10-14 April.

What is the change?

In the NHS, every surgery has an ODS code. Your NHS App and any other GP linked Apps are currently linked to the Bursted Wood Surgery (BWS) ODS code. However, on 10 April that ODS code will be deactivated and you will not be able to use any of these Apps until 15 April when you will need to link your Apps to the Lyndhurst Medical Centre (LMC) ODS code.

If you originally registered your NHS App using photo ID, your account should automatically update, and your registered GP should have changed to Lyndhurst Medical Centre. If this is the case, no action is needed.

What actions do I need to take if my Apps haven’t updated on 15 April?

1. If you access your NHS App on or after 15 April and no longer have access to your medical records, you will need to delete your NHS login and setup a new one.
2. When you log in you will be asked to manage your NHS account, from there you can select ‘delete your saved details’.
3. Once you have done this you will be able to re-register within the NHS App, selecting Lyndhurst Medical Centre as your GP.
4. You will not be able to do this before 10am on 15 April 2026
5. Patients who use MyGP App, Patient Access and others, will be required to uninstall and reinstall the app and you will need to request a new linkage key from the surgery.

What support is available if I cannot re-register the NHS App to LMC?
· We will have in person technical support in the BWS surgery available from Wednesday 15 April for two weeks.
· We will also have a drop-in help centre for ‘in person’ technical support in the New Hope Church Hall, Lyndhurst Road on Friday 17 April from 1pm to 3pm. · The NHS Digital Team have also put together some helpful videos.

Kind regards,
Bursted Wood Surgery

18/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have
been confirmed in Kent. It's important to know
the signs of symptoms of meningitis and
septicaemia. Get more info from

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/31/what-is-meningitis-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself/

18/03/2026

Communications from NHS ENGLAND regarding the outbreak of meningococcal disease linked to University of Kent and the area of
Canterbury state:

Any patients who attended Club Chemistry Canterbury should attend one of these clinics to receive a precautionary course of antibiotics.
- Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ. Open until 8pm tonight, last patient at 7.30pm and tomorrow from 9am to 8pm.

- Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG. Open today until 8pm (last patient at 7.30pm and tomorrow from 8.30am).

- Thanet Community Health Hub (formerly the CCCU Carey Building) Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA. Open tonight from 5 to 7pm and Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm)

- Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT. From Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 7.30pm.

Currently these are the only pop ups linked to this outbreak.