Grange, Greenview & Kinsley Medical Centres

07/04/2026

CLEANER REQUIRED
We have a vacancy within our cleaning team at Greenview Medical Centre in Upton.
Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
The post will be based at Greenview Medical Centre, but the successful applicant may also be required to travel to Hemsworth and Kinsley to meet the needs of the business.
The vacancy is 15 hours per week, 3 hours per evening, Monday to Friday.
If you would like to join our friendly team, please drop a CV in at any of our reception desks, for the attention of Rianne Norton.
Alternatively, please email your cv to:
wyicb-wak.grangemedicalcentre@nhs.net .
Closing Date is Monday 20th April 2026.

07/04/2026

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1st-30th April - Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
Someone in the UK dies from bowel cancer every 30 minutes. It’s one of the most common cancers, but it’s also treatable when caught early.
Know the symptoms and check them here:
👉 https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/symptoms/
If you're worried about anything, please contact your GP practice.

Learn all about the symptoms of bowel cancer. If you have one or more of these, or if things just don't feel right, go to see your GP.

02/04/2026

We cannot stress how important it is that patients attend for their appointments at the practice.

During March 2026, patients failed to attend 298 appointments, which equates to 50 HOURS of lost appointments due to patients failing to attend for their appointments and failing to contact us to cancel/rearrange their appointments.

Appointments can be cancelled, easily and quickly, in the following ways:

Text cancellation number 07708 181 314 – available 24 hours a day.
Through an automated telephone service (01977 610009 option 1 then option 1) – available 24 hours a day.
Via online services - available 24 hours a day

When contacting the surgery via text, or via the automated telephone line, please include the name and DOB of the patient, along with the date and time of the appointment.
Thank-you for your support.

24/03/2026

Your pharmacist can now provide you with oral contraception, without a prescription or the need to see a GP.

Think Pharmacy First

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Find out what services pharmacies can offer and how they can support you.

23/03/2026

MPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PATIENTS - Speaking to us on someone else’s behalf

To protect patient confidentiality, we must have a patient’s consent before we can speak to anyone else on their behalf – even for booking appointments.

This includes family members, carers and friends.

Consent can be given by the patient at the practice or in writing. Without consent, our staff are unable to discuss or arrange anything relating to a patient.

We understand this can sometimes feel inconvenient, but these checks are in place to protect our patients and their personal information.

Consent forms are available at each reception site, and they are also available to download on our practice website -
https://www.grangemedicalcentre.co.uk/

Thank you for your understanding.

You and your general practice is a national guide on what you can expect from your GP surgery.  It also explains what you can do to get the best from the NHS.

19/03/2026

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Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis. Get more info from 👉http://nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

17/03/2026

11/03/2026

11th March 2026
🚬Happy No Smoking Day! Get your free NHS Personal Quit Plan today. Remember: a smoke free life starts with a smoke free day.
🔗https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

10/03/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PATIENTS - Speaking to us on someone else’s behalf

To protect patient confidentiality, we must have a patient’s consent before we can speak to anyone else on their behalf – even for booking appointments.

This includes family members, carers and friends.

Consent can be given by the patient at the practice or in writing. Without consent, our staff are unable to discuss or arrange anything relating to a patient.

We understand this can sometimes feel inconvenient, but these checks are in place to protect our patients and their personal information.

Consent forms are available at each reception site, and they are also available to download on our practice website -
https://www.grangemedicalcentre.co.uk/pages/Surgery-Information

Thank you for your understanding.

06/03/2026

1st – 31st March
🧠 Brain Tumour Awareness Month – March 2026 🧠
March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month. It’s a time to learn more about brain cancer, support people affected, and help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms.
Brain tumours can affect anyone, at any age. Symptoms vary, but can include:
• Persistent or severe headaches
• Changes to vision
• Seizures
• Memory or personality changes
• Speech or balance problems
If something doesn’t feel right, it’s important to speak to a GP.
You can find clear information and support here:
🧩 Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/brain-tumour-awareness-month
Let’s help share reliable information this March and support those living with brain tumours. 💛

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month. Learn about the ways we can help if you've been diagnosed and how to raise awareness.