Camp Hill GP Led Health Centre

23/03/2026

UPDATED GUIDANCE: The UK Health Security Agency has now issued updated guidance following the recent Meningitis B outbreak in Kent. Their latest advice includes expanded information on who is currently eligible for the MenB vaccine and how to access it. Please read the full update here: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

📣 Important Meningitis Vaccine Update

There is currently a meningitis outbreak impacting University of Kent students in Canterbury, Kent. We want to ensure our patients understand the latest NHS vaccine guidance.

➡️ Children born from 2014 onwards will have reveived MenB as part of their routine vaccines, provided they attended their GP immunisation appointments.

🩼 MenB vaccine schedule:
• Given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 1 year old
• Missed doses can be given up to the age of 2

🩼 MenACWY vaccine schedule
• Given in school at age 13/14
• If missed, it can still be given by your GP up to the age of 25

ℹ️ More info: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination

‼️New NHS England Update From 20th March, NHS England has requested GP practices to support Canterbury, Kent University students who are eligible for the MenB vaccine to receive it.

If you are a university student who has recently returned home from Canterbury please:
👉 Contact your GP surgery to check if you are eligible and to book your vaccination.

For any other patients, there has been no further national guidance at this time, however please speak to your local pharmacy for information on how to obtain the vaccine.

21/03/2026

📣 Important Meningitis Vaccine Update

There is currently a meningitis outbreak impacting University of Kent students in Canterbury, Kent. We want to ensure our patients understand the latest NHS vaccine guidance.

➡️ Children born from 2014 onwards will have reveived MenB as part of their routine vaccines, provided they attended their GP immunisation appointments.

🩼 MenB vaccine schedule:
• Given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 1 year old
• Missed doses can be given up to the age of 2

🩼 MenACWY vaccine schedule
• Given in school at age 13/14
• If missed, it can still be given by your GP up to the age of 25

ℹ️ More info: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination

‼️New NHS England Update From 20th March, NHS England has requested GP practices to support Canterbury, Kent University students who are eligible for the MenB vaccine to receive it.

If you are a university student who has recently returned home from Canterbury please:
👉 Contact your GP surgery to check if you are eligible and to book your vaccination.

For any other patients, there has been no further national guidance at this time, however please speak to your local pharmacy for information on how to obtain the vaccine.

12/12/2025

With the current new strain in circulation it is important that you get your vaccination. Call reception and get booked in - unsure if you are eligible just ask the reception staff.

Have you booked your flu jab. Contact reception and book in 🩼

04/10/2025

Have you booked your flu jab. Contact reception and book in 🩼

03/09/2025

Today our Nurse & Manager took part in the Cancer Bus Tour. If you have any concerns regarding cancer book an appointment at your surgery.
Remember your all important screening from Cervical to Bowel screening - early detection saves lives.

09/04/2025

Easter - make sure you’re prepared ahead of the weekend when the surgery will be closed on Good Friday & Easter Monday
Order your repeat prescription through the NHS App in advance

Just tap the app!

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

25/02/2025

On Wednesday 26th February the surgery will close at 12.30 for protected learning training. Out of hours cover is available if you cannot wait until the surgery re-opens on 27th February

12/09/2024

Patients who turn 75 and those age 75 to 79 will be eligible for a free vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus.

RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. RSV infection often causes symptoms similar to a cold, including:
• cough
• sore throat
• sneezing
• a runny or blocked nose
• many require hospital admission

A single dose of vaccine will help to boost protection as you reach an age group at highest risk of serious RSV infection. Unlike the flu vaccine, you do not need to have the RSV vaccine every year.

We will also be inviting patients aged 79 - 80 for their vaccine where required.

More information on how to book will be provided by the practice in the upcoming weeks.

This is separate from the Flu and Covid vaccinations we will offer in October. It is recommended that the RSV vaccine is not received in the 2 weeks before or after the Flu or Covid vaccinations.

09/09/2024

🤒 Is Your Child Too Ill for School? Here’s How to Decide! 🤔

As a parent, it can be tough to know when your child is too ill for school. The NHS has guidelines to help you make the right decision:

When to Keep Your Child at Home:

- Fever: If your child has a high temperature.

- Vomiting/Diarrhoea: Keep them home for at least 48 hours after the last episode.

- Contagious Illnesses: Chickenpox, flu, and other illnesses that can spread to others.

- Severe Pain: Earache, sore throat, or other significant discomfort.

For more detailed advice, visit the NHS guide on deciding if your child is too ill for school: NHS - Is My Child Too Ill for School https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Keeping our children healthy and learning! 🏫💚

25/07/2024

19/07/2024

Urgent patient information

We are currently experiencing an issue with the patient record system; this is a national issue that is being investigated at the highest priority. We will update the website as soon as we have any further information. We are asking our patients not to ring the surgery or to come into the surgery until the system is back up and running. If patients need to be seen urgently, please ring 111 or visit the walk in centre