Poplar House Surgery, St Annes Medical Centre

08/05/2026

🚨Please see below the prescription processing times! 🚨

06/05/2026

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15/04/2026

🚨Practice Announcement🚨

30/03/2026

🚨 Important Patient Notice 🚨

Today is the LAST day to order your medications before we close for the Easter Bank Holiday.

We will be closed on: Good Friday & Easter Monday

💊 Please make sure you request your prescriptions in plenty of time to avoid running out.

Thank you for your cooperation!

27/03/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT PATIENT NOTICE UPDATE🚨

Face-to-Face Appointments Unavailable

Due to ongoing maintenance, all in-person appointments are currently unavailable.

📞 All consultations will take place via:
• Telephone
• Video call

❗ Urgent Care
For any urgent medical concerns, please attend:
• Walk-in Centre
• A&E

🙏 We appreciate your patience
Our staff are working hard to accommodate appointments wherever possible.

📅 Expected Update
We are aiming to resume face-to-face appointments from:
Wednesday 1st April (subject to change)

💙 Patient safety remains our top priority

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

26/03/2026

🚨 Due to maintenance, face-to-face appointments are currently unavailable.

All consultations will take place via telephone or video call until further notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience — patient safety remains our priority. 🚨

23/03/2026

🚨 Important information 🚨

Dear patients, with Easter fast approaching, please remember prescriptions take up to 72 hours to process. Kindly order in plenty of time to avoid delays.

The last day to guarantee your prescription before the Easter period is Tuesday 31st March.

If you do not order your medication in time, you will need to attend a Walk-In Centre or call NHS 111. Thank you.

23/03/2026

📢 Important Patient Information – Meningitis Enquiries

We are currently receiving a high number of enquiries regarding the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, Kent.

Please be aware that, in line with national guidance, only a small number of individuals are eligible for vaccination. These individuals will have been contacted directly by their university, school, or public health officials.

If you have not been contacted directly, there is no need to get in touch with the practice regarding this matter.

☎️ Please only remain on the line to speak with reception if you have been advised that you are eligible and have returned home locally.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

22/03/2026

19/03/2026

Meningitis. Know the symptoms and what to do if you spot them ⬇️

For up to date information on this evolving situation please follow the link in comments