Brewer Street Surgery

29/04/2026

Patient feedback is important.
If you have recently received care at our surgery and would like to submit your feedback to the CQC (Care Quality Commission), please scan the QR code below and follow the instructions.
Thank you, Brewer Street Surgery.

27/04/2026

CLOSURE NOTICE: Bank Holiday (Monday 4th May 2026)
The surgery will be closed for one day on Monday 4th May 2026 due to the early may bank holiday.
We will re-open as usual on Tuesday 5th May 2026.
If you require medical assistance during this time, please visit your local pharmacy (see previous post for pharmacy opening times), call NHS 111 or 999 in the event of a medical emergency.

21/04/2026

Early May Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours:

20/04/2026

NOTICE: We are currently experiencing IT issues, this is a nationwide problem and our teams are working hard to try to resolve the issue as soon as possible. The issue impacts our use of all clinical systems and telephones so our information about our patients is limited.
We understand the frustrations this causes to patients/relatives, however, please bear with us, we remain open and will try to assist all queries as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We will endevour to keep you updated with the problem.
If your issue is of a more urgent nature, we will ask that you contact NHS 111 or 999 in the event of a medical emergency.
Thank you,
Brewer Street Surgery

10/04/2026

Covid Spring Booster Vaccine:
We are now booking for our clinic held on Saturday 25th April 2026 for patients that are eligible for the covid booster vaccine. If you have a mobile number or are signed up to the NHS app, today you will receive a message to self-book.
We strongly recommend our patients sign up to the NHS app as this secure platform allows us to reach out to our patients promptly and effectively. The NHS app has many functions to it which patients will find useful: for example, obtaining results, ordering medications and booking appointments during the different campaigns we hold at the surgery.
Thank you,
Brewer Street Surgery

07/04/2026

We are currently experiencing IT issues, this is a nationwide problem and the IT team are working hard to try to resolve this as soon as possible. The issues are effecting our computer systems and phone lines so please can we ask everyone to remain patient with us while we work around these problems as it may take us longer than usual to assist our patients.
Thank you for your ongoing understanding and we apologise for any inconveniences caused by this.
Brewer Street Surgery

30/03/2026

18/03/2026

Meningitis Outbreak Information:

We advise all of our patients to keep up to date with the recent outbreak via the Kent & Medway ICB website. They will be keeping their website up to date with advise and guidelines for all to follow.

https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-news-feed

UKHSA have also set up a National Response Operations & Single Service Centre (SSC) for patients to contact between 9am-5pm to support surgeries call demand in response to the meningitis outbreak. If you are non-symptomatic of meningitis symptoms, please use this telephone number for any of your meningitis related queries, staff at the surgery will also advise you to contact the SSC team. Number: 0344 225 3861

Thank you,
Brewer Street Surgery

17/03/2026

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Meningitis Outbreak:

If you are concerned about the meningitis outbreak and your immunisation status, you can access your vaccine/immunisation status on the NHS app. If you have previously been vaccinated against the Meningitis ACWY disease, you then have a good protection against these strains. However, there are other meningococcal disease strains so you should remain vigilant with any potential symptoms.

The Meningitis ACWY is a one off vaccine, therefore meaning you will not require a booster vaccine.

What has happened?

Between 13 and 15 March 2026, the UKHSA was made aware of thirteen cases of invasive meningococcal disease.
Sadly, two people are known to have died.
UKHSA, the University of Kent and the local health system are working together to respond to the outbreak and support those affected.

What is meningococcal disease?

Meningococcal disease is an uncommon but serious illness caused by meningococcal bacteria, which can lead to meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning).
The onset of illness is often sudden, and early diagnosis and treatment are vital.

What are the symptoms to look out for?

Symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can include:
A rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
Sudden onset of high fever
Severe and worsening headache
Stiff neck
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Joint and muscle pain
Dislike of bright lights
Very cold hands and feet
Seizures
Confusion or delirium
Extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking

How meningitis is spread:

Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
Bacterial meningitis is rarer but more serious than viral meningitis.
Infections that cause meningitis can be spread through:
sneezing
coughing
kissing
Meningitis is usually caught from people who carry these viruses or bacteria in their nose or throat but are not ill themselves.
It can also be caught from someone with meningitis, but this is less common.

ADVICE FOR PATIENTS:
We recognise the tragic circumstances of the current meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and we are working closely with the UKHSA and local trusts to ensure GP's and all healthcare professionals remain vigilant for any possible cases in our patients.

If you are feeling unwell and unsure or worried please call NHS 111 for advice.
If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999.

Where can I find further information and support?

NHS: www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis.
Meningitis Research Foundation: www.meningitis.org | 0808 800 3344 (24 hours).
Meningitis Now: www.meningitisnow.org | 0808 80 10 388 (9am-8pm).

Brewer Street Surgery understands the concerns that many families will be experiencing due to the recent outbreak and our thoughts are with the families effected directly by this outbreak. Please if you are unsure about your vaccine status, check your NHS app. If you require a vaccine and are eligible, please book an appointment with our Practice Nurse, we cannot emphasise enough the importance of vaccinations for our patients.

Thank you for reading and we will continue to update our page as and when we have notifications from UKHSA.

10/03/2026

We are currently experiencing disruption to our clinical systems, this has been reported as a matter of urgency and is known to be a national issue.
The team are working hard to resolve this as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued patience and support whilst we are experiencing these issues, we will endeavour to keep you updated as the issues resolve.

Brewer Street Team

02/03/2026

The surgery will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 5th March 2026 for mandatory GP and staff training. We will re-open at 8am on Friday 6th March 2026. If you require medical assistance that cannot wait until Friday morning, please contact NHS 111 or in the event of an emergency dial 999.
Thank you for your understanding.

02/02/2026

The surgery will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 4th February 2026 for mandatory GP and staff training. We will re-open at 8am on Thursday 5th February 2026. If you require medical assistance that cannot wait until Thursday morning, please contact NHS 111 or in the event of an emergency dial 999.
Thank you for your understanding.