Brooklands Health Centre

10/04/2026

09/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month!

Talk to your GP if you are experiencing any of the symptoms, they can provide an at-home testing kit that's easy to use.

The earlier it's spotted, the more treatable it's likely to be - screening saves lives!

Watch this video to find out more 👇

18/03/2026

We would like to provide an update regarding the current meningococcal outbreak in Kent.

It has been confirmed that the strain involved is MenB.

The MenB vaccine was introduced in 2015 and is routinely offered at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 1 year of age. Individuals over the age of 2 are not eligible for this vaccine unless they are in an at-risk group.

The MenACWY vaccine is routinely offered to pupils in Years 9–10 and remains available up to the age of 25. Those over 25 are only eligible if they are considered at risk.

At present, the JCVI has not recommended any changes to the existing vaccination schedules.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update our patients should any guidance change.

17/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease (MenB) have been confirmed in Kent. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is running a targeted MenB vaccination programme only for students living in halls at the University of Kent. This is not a wider public programme at this time.

UKHSA has said the programme may expand as they continue to assess the situation, but no broader rollout has yet been announced.

If you’ve been advised to check your vaccination history (e.g., by a university), you can view your past vaccines via the NHS App under your GP health record.

NOTICE: We are not currently able to offer MenB vaccinations unless national guidance change - with exception to eligible children who are invited as part of the routine UK immunisation schedule'

It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from http://nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

We’ll keep you updated as guidance develops.

18/02/2026

📢 Practice Update

This morning we experienced an internet outage at the surgery, which meant we were temporarily without access to our clinical system and phone lines.

The issue has now been resolved and services are back up and running.

However, due to the disruption, there may be a delay in responding to requests submitted earlier today. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work through.

Thank you for your continued support.

01/10/2025

🚀New and Improved website launching 7th October!

Our new website has been rebuilt using NHS guidelines to make it:
* ✅ Easier to navigate with a quick access menu
* 🌍 Instantly translatable
* 📚 Local & national resources
* 🗂️ New pages to support easier navigation

We gathered feedback from thousands of patients across the country to design a site that’s accessible, user-friendly, and focused on what matters most to you. 🖥️📱

PLEASE NOTE: The web address will remain the same, so nothing changes for you to access the website.

More information below ⬇️

14/07/2025

Important Patient Information: Use of Heidi Health at Our Practice

We’re writing to let you know that our practice will soon begin using a digital tool called Heidi Health to support the care we provide to you.

What is Heidi Health?
Heidi Health is designed to improve the quality, safety, and speed of care. Heidi Health does not replace your doctor or nurse. It simply supports them behind the scenes — similar to a digital scribe — helping with the technical side of recording and organising medical information.

What does this mean for you?
When you visit or speak with one of our clinical team members, they may use Heidi Health to help record and review relevant health information. This allows them to focus more on your care and less on admin tasks.

Consent and your choice
Your consent is important. Our clinical team will always ask for your permission before using Heidi Health during your consultation.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, our team will be happy to discuss them with you.

Data privacy and security
Heidi Health is fully compliant with NHS data protection standards. Your information remains secure, confidential, and is only accessed by authorised staff involved in your care.

We’re confident this will help us provide you with better, more efficient care.

Thank you for your continued trust in our practice.

13/03/2025

Please note that the health centre will be closed for training on 19th March 2025 between 14:30 and 18:30. If you need urgent help, please call 111 or in an emergency, call 999.

12/03/2025

🚭💷Did you know you could save nearly £2,500 a year by quitting smoking? It's time to take control of your health and your wallet. Start your quit journey today with free support from NHS Better Health.

Better help quit smoking website: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Free NHS quit smoking app (App Store):
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-quit-smoking/id687298065

Free NHS quit smoking app (Google Play):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doh.smokefree&hl=en_GB&gl=US&pli=1

07/03/2025

How can we balance our mental health with the rigours of daily life?

Our Wellbeing Advisor, Andy Bone, speaks on differentiating between things in and out of our control.

If you are struggling with your mental health, we can offer wellbeing sessions and advice for our patients 💙