Waterfield House Surgery

21/11/2025

If you’re eligible and haven’t yet had your flu vaccination, please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

21/11/2025

19/11/2025

Did you know that nine in ten children, and four in five adults, in the UK are eating more sugar than recommended? This raises the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay – starting from childhood.

This week is all about raising awareness, making informed choices and calling for better food policies to support healthier lives.

This Sugar Awareness Week, the theme is ‘Cutting Through the Sweet Talk: What You See Isn’t What You Eat’, highlighting the importance of looking past marketing and packaging.

Terms such as ‘smart snacking’ can distract from the nutritional value of a food.
Always read the label
Swap sugary drinks for water
Choose whole, unprocessed snacks
Try the NHS food scanner to look into labels in more detail:

See healthier swaps and bring food labels to life with the NHS Food Scanner from Better Health. Click for download links or to find out more.

17/11/2025

Winter weather warnings and staying warm

Feeling the chill this winter? Keeping warm is essential for your well-being and health. Here are a few tips on warming up when it’s cold outside:

Reduce draughts where you can
Layer up – wear lots of layers of thinner clothing
Cover extremities – hats, gloves, thick socks and scarves
Eat healthily with plenty of hot drinks
Avoid alcohol
Keep moving
Keeping the cold at bay can help you to stay healthy over these wintry months.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/informatio...keep-well-this-winter/stay-healthy-in-winter/

If you’re retired and struggling with costs this winter, check if you’re eligible for the winter fuel payment. If you were born before 22nd September 1959, you could get help to pay your heating bills for the winter of 2025 to 2026.
https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment

Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility

14/11/2025

www.diabetes.org.uk/the4Ts

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

💙 We want you to get the right care, at the right time!
All appointment requests go through a quick review so our team can make sure you’re seen by the right person for your needs — whether that’s a GP, nurse, or pharmacist.

05/11/2025

Surgery will be closed on Tuesday 6th November 2025 from 1pm to 6.30pm due to staff training.
To access help when the surgery is closed please visit stopthinkchoose.co.uk

Get the right help when you need it.

03/11/2025

🌟 Pharmacy First is now available across Kent & Medway! 🌟

Did you know that 9 out of 10 pharmacies in Kent and Medway are now offering the Pharmacy First service? 🏥💊

This means you can visit your local pharmacy for advice and treatment on minor illnesses — without needing to see your GP.
Pharmacists can clinically assess and supply prescription medicines (when appropriate) for the following conditions:

✅ Impetigo (ages 1+)
✅ Infected insect bites (ages 1+)
✅ Earache (ages 1–17)
✅ Sore throat (ages 5+)
✅ Sinusitis (ages 12+)
✅ Urinary tract infections – women (ages 18–64)
✅ Shingles (ages 18+)

💚 Quick, convenient, and expert care — right on your high street.

Ask for Pharmacy First at your local participating pharmacy today!

17/10/2025

Help keep your children healthy and ready for anything - handy guide for five to 11-year-olds.

11/10/2025

💉 What a fantastic flu vaccination Saturday Clinic!!💪

It was wonderful to see so many friendly faces from around the village come together to get vaccinated and prepare for the winter season. Your support helps keep our community healthy and strong! 🌟

If you missed out or haven’t booked your flu jab yet, don’t worry — there’s still time! Contact reception to schedule your appointment and get winter-ready. 🍂💙