Summerhill Surgery

12/02/2025

Join us today at Ellington Park for a lovely walk and a chat.
Meeting at 11am by the Café

12/02/2025

Our Counselling Service is Growing!

Between 2023 and 2024, our Counselling Service has expanded significantly, helping carers across Kent get the emotional support they need.

Thanks to funding from the Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance and the generosity of local care homes, we’ve been able to provide 2,388 counselling sessions to 269 carers through 52 trainee counsellors.

A huge thank you to our partners that have kindly provided free space for our sessions:

- Age UK Deal
- The Bridge Care Home, Dartford
- Invicta Court Care Home, Maidstone
- Chartwell House Care Home, Broadstairs

Your support has made a real difference in ensuring carers can access vital counselling closer to home.

📖 Read more about our impact and how to access support:
https://www.crossroadskent.org/blog/view/counselling-service-growth-supporting-carers-across-kent




Chartwell House Care Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063620049870

11/02/2025

If you look after someone and need support get in touch with Carers‘ Support East Kent.
0300 302 0061 support@carersek.org.uk

07/02/2025

Ramadan is a special religious time for practising Muslims and one of the
5 pillars of Islam. According to the Holy Quran if you have a medical
condition like Diabetes then you may be exempt from fasting. If you have
Type 2 Diabetes then seek advice from a medical professional, ideally a
few weeks before Ramadan, whether it would be safe for you to fast. If
you decide to fast and your health worsens you must consider breaking
your fast as it is against the spirit of Islam.
Those who are exempt from fasting can still participate in Ramadan by
paying Fidyah or alms to the poor and taking part in other charitable acts.
Dietary Advice
• Use Ramadan as an opportunity to make healthier food choices
• Keep well hydrated and drink plenty of water
• Avoid fried food e.g. pakoras, samosas
• Minimise sugary foods
• Try to eat sahoor (morning meal) as late as possible
• Minimise consumption of caffeine
• Try to have plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables/salads
• Try to consume high fibre and starchy foods as this will release
energy slowly. This includes: chappatis, rice, oat based cereals,
grains, seeds, beans and pulses
• Do not consume excessive dates as these can be high in sugar
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/.../looking-after.../ramadan...
Diabetes UK

06/02/2025

22/01/2025

Join us today at Ellington Park for a slightly wet walk and a chat.
Meeting at 11am by the Café

08/01/2025

Why not start the New Year by joining us for a lovely walk.

Today at Ellington Park, Meeting at 11am by the Café.

Please be aware that the Park may be a little icy.

06/01/2025

We have a dedicated team at QEQM, William Harvey and Kent & Canterbury Hospitals. If you or the person you look after is admitted to one of these hospitals, is being discharged or if either of you have a planned hospital admission, call our hospital-based Carer Support Coordinators. https://carersek.org.uk/carers/

20/12/2024

Summerhill will be closed on the following dates:

Wednesday 25th December.
Thursday 26th December

Wednesday 1st January.

If you have an emergency during these time periods please contact / attend 111, A&E or an Urgent treatment Centre.

Thank You,

Summerhill Surgery

20/12/2024

Due to Christmas and New Year there will be no walking group on the next two Wednesdays, however, it will re commence on Wednesday 8th January 2025.

12/12/2024

Summerhill Surgery now has a new patient check in touch screen for patients to use in the reception area.

11/12/2024

Unfortunately there is no walking group today.

It will be back to normal next Wednesday.

10/12/2024

Not everyone looks forward to Christmas. Please share this message to let people know that Live Well Kent & Medway is here to help if things feel difficult. livewellkent.org.uk

27/11/2024

Summerhill Surgery has a new website that went live today.

The previous address still works and will automatically take you to our new site, it is also linked on our page.

We welcome any feedback - https://www.summerhillsurgery.co.uk/contact-us/patient-feedback/

Thank You,

Summerhill Team.

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