Waterfield House Surgery

16/01/2026

Make sure you are up to date with the HPV vaccination. The vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause some cancers later in life.

💙 Find more information at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

07/01/2026

Whether you’re trying to be vegan for the month of January, or you’re experimenting with a few meat-free meals, every change makes a positive impact on animals, the planet and you. Going plant-based can help you lose weight, improve kidney function and lower blood sugar levels while reducing your carbon footprint, deforestation and water pollution. Find some recipe ideas here:

Vegan recipes for anyone planning on trying plant-based! Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks - we've got you!

30/12/2025

A big thank you to our patients using the ! Over 56% of our community has joined millions across the South East.

Not signed up yet? Have a look on our homepage for details on how to get started!

More and more people are using the NHS app over Christmas, latest figures show.

30/12/2025

The Kent & Medway Safe Havens offer free mental health support for adults, 7 days a week — no appointment needed, just drop in.

Whether you're struggling or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

📍 Find your nearest Safe Haven and get the help you deserve: www.mhm.org.uk/kent-safe-havens

30/12/2025

Surgery will be closed on Thursday 1st January 2026 on account of New Year's Day. To access help when the surgery is closed please visit

Get the right help when you need it.

22/12/2025

🎄 Local Pharmacy Christmas & New Year 2025 Opening Times 🎄

Did you know that 9 out of 10 pharmacies across Kent and Medway now offer Pharmacy First – an enhanced service that allows trained pharmacists to assess, treat and, where appropriate, provide prescription medication for a range of common conditions without needing a GP appointment?

🏥 Pharmacies are at the heart of our communities, offering expert health advice with:
✔️ No appointment needed
✔️ Private consultation rooms
✔️ The same prescription charges as a GP prescription

💊 Conditions pharmacists can help with include:
• Earache (ages 1–17)
• Impetigo (ages 1+)
• Infected insect bites (ages 1+)
• Sinusitis (ages 12+)
• Sore throat (ages 5+)
• Shingles (ages 18+)
• Urinary tract infections (women aged 18+)

If needed, pharmacists will also signpost you to other local NHS services to make sure you get the right care.

Please check your local pharmacy opening times over the Christmas and New Year period and use Pharmacy First where appropriate to get quick, convenient care close to home. 💙

22/12/2025

Help improve urgent care services in West Kent and Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley

NHS Kent and Medway is asking for feedback to help shape the future of urgent treatment centres (UTCs) across West Kent and Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley.

UTCs in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley provide care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, helping people get the right care quickly while easing pressure on A&E departments.

We want to hear from local residents, patients, carers and the wider community about what matters most to you, so services can be accessible, timely and located where they are needed most.

📝 Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey and share your experiences and views.
⏱️ It takes around 7–8 minutes to complete
📅 Closes Monday 2 February at 9am

Your feedback will directly inform future planning and improvements to urgent care services in your area. 💙

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UrgentTreatmentCentre_Patients_WK_DGS/

22/12/2025

What an amazing and inspiring day as the Baton of Hope brought its powerful message of su***de prevention, mental wellbeing, and community support through Kent & Medway. 💛

This film captures the heart of the event — from meaningful conversations to the incredible people who carried the baton with purpose and hope. It was a privilege to be part of this movement raising awareness, breaking the stigma, and encouraging everyone to talk openly about mental health. 🙌

📍 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/CwYyNC4fnEE

Let’s continue to spread hope, support one another, and keep these important conversations going. 💬❤️ ***deprevention

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/12/2025

Help us track flu in the UK

Every winter, coughs, colds and flu sweep across the country. We know this keeps you busy during this time. Many people follow advice and manage their illnesses at home but how many people are affected like this is often an unclear picture.

FluSurvey is here to change that. It’s a national system run by UKHSA which tracks flu-like symptoms and other respiratory illnesses by collecting weekly updates from people at home. All you need to do is register once, then each week during flu season tell us how you’re feeling. It takes less than a minute.

We’ll also keep you posted with the latest data on what’s happening with Flu, RSV and COVID-19.

The more people who take part, the clearer the picture becomes. Sign up today at https://flusurvey.net/et/vacc25

Immunisation division
UK Health Security Agency

Help us monitor the flu and other respiratory infections in the UK today.

10/12/2025

Resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, will be striking from 7am on Wednesday, 17 December to 7am on Monday, 22 December.

The NHS is open for business and people should still come forward for help and attend any pre-arranged appointment unless they are contacted.

Please use 111.nhs.uk as the first port of call for any urgent health needs and only use 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency. Mental health crisis services can be accessed through normal routes.

The NHS will only reschedule appointments and procedures where necessary, and will immediately re-book, where possible. Patients impacted by the strike action will be directly contacted. If you are not contacted, your appointment will take place as planned.

➡️ Find information on local services at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Darent Valley Hospital (DVH)
Medway NHS Foundation Trust

10/12/2025

Surgery will be closed on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December on account of Christmas and Boxing Day. To access help when the surgery is closed please visit https://www.stopthinkchoose.co.uk/
Please make sure to request and collect your repeat prescription in advance of the upcoming Bank Holidays. Kindly allow at least 3–5 working days for us to process repeat prescription requests.

Below is a list of pharmacies in the West Kent area that will be open on Christmas and new year 2025/2026 bank holidays .

09/12/2025

Don’t let illness or injury ruin Christmas. Take action now:
📱 order prescriptions early
💊 check pharmacy opening times
🏠 stock the essentials at home.
Visit StopThinkChoose.co.uk to read our guide to local services.