Newington Road Surgery

16/04/2026

Please note we have more IT issues this is a south east england issue and our IT team are working on it. We currently dont have access to our systems so please bear with us whilst this issue persists, there maybe some delays so if your issue cant wait please visit the local UTC at QEQM or contact 111

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/04/2026

We are having some technical difficulties this morning with our systems this is a Kent wide issue. We have out IT company working to resolve the issue.

Thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Newington Road Surgery

30/03/2026

The Easter bank holiday coming up, please note the below pharmacy opening times.
Please submit your requests with the Friday and Monday closures in mind.

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Newington Road surgery

20/03/2026

📢Antibiotics and vaccine clinics update⬇️
Preventative antibiotics and vaccines are available to:
- anyone who attended the Club Chemistry venue from 5 March to 15 March
- year 12 and 13 pupils at four schools
- University of Kent students living on the Canterbury campus and staff
- close contacts of confirmed or suspected cases.
Find your nearest clinic and check opening times on our website: https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-antibiotic-and...
Important information:
- No booking is needed, just turn up during the times above
- Please bring your NHS number if you have it
- Bring a bottle of water if you can
📍 If you have already left Kent, please contact your GP for advice and access to treatment.
⚠️ Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.
➡More information: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

ICS

16/03/2026

More emergency antibiotics are available for people who attended a Canterbury venue earlier this month. Antibiotic tablets are offered to people who do not have symptoms, as a precautionary measure.

People who visited Club Chemistry on March 5, 6 and 7 are eligible for free medication at four temporary clinics.

People who live on the University of Kent campus at Canterbury are also eligible.

No booking is needed and you do not need to bring ID, but bring your NHS number, if you have it. A bottle of water is recommended.

16,000 students in the Canterbury area have already been contacted by the UK Health Security Agency and where needed have been offered antibiotics on the University of Kent campus.

Antibiotic clinic details
Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ
Open until 8pm tonight, last patient at 7.30pm and tomorrow from 9am to 8pm.

Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG
Open today until 8pm (last patient at 7.30pm and tomorrow from 8.30am).

Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA
Open tonight from 5 to 7pm and Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm)

Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT
From Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 7.30pm

Who is eligible for precautionary antibiotics?
all students and staff living on campus at University of Kent
close household contacts of cases who have been identified by UKHSA or who self-identify as having contact with a confirmed case
Club Chemistry staff
Club Chemistry attendees 5-7 March.

What are the symptoms to look out for?
symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can include:
a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
sudden onset of high fever
severe and worsening headache
stiff neck
vomiting and diarrhoea
joint and muscle pain
dislike of bright lights
very cold hands and feet
seizures
confusion or delirium
extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking.

If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999.

16/03/2026

Important Patient Notice: Local Meningitis (Meningococcal Disease) Outbreak

We are aware of the recent reports of a local outbreak of meningitis, and we understand that many of our patients may be feeling concerned. Please read the information below carefully.

Symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia can include:
A rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
Sudden onset of high fever
Severe or worsening headache
Stiff neck
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Joint or muscle pain
Sensitivity to bright lights
Very cold hands and feet
Seizures
Confusion or delirium
Extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking

If you are experiencing ANY of these symptoms:

Do NOT come to the surgery or Urgent Treatment Centre.
Please attend your nearest A&E department immediately—preferably QEQM or William Harvey, who are already managing cases.

If you do NOT have symptoms but are worried:
Please do not contact the surgery or A&E.
Instead, contact UKHSA for advice: phe.sshpu@nhs.net
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our community safe.

21/01/2026

All of our systems are now back up and running as normal,
Please visit our website to submit an Anima form and contact the surgery for any other queries.

Thank you for your patience during the IT outage.

19/01/2026

We are having some IT issues, it is a county problem and we are working to get it resolved as soon as possible to return to normal service.

Thank you for your patience.

Newington Road Surgery

07/01/2026

The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued an amber cold-health alert for our area. It will be in effect from Tuesday 6th Jan 2026 until 11th January 2026.

With the drop in temperature, here are a few simple steps for people to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and well.

Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you.

Check the weather forecast and the news.

Make sure you have sufficient food and medicine.

Take simple measures to reduce draughts at home.

Heat rooms you spend most time in, to 18C if you can.

Keep bedroom windows closed.

Wear multiple layers of thinner clothing.

Cold weather makes us all more vulnerable to a range of winter illnesses such as flu, coughs, and colds. If you’re eligible, get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19.

Get help if needed. Call NHS 111 or in an emergency 999.

12/12/2025

Apologies our internet has dropped out and we are unable to connect to our clinical system please bear with us as we try all we can to continue care and get back online.

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Newington Road Surgery

18/08/2025

Date for the diary 04/10/2025 our walk in flu clinic 9-12:00pm

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Newington Road Surgery

11/07/2025

Did you know that up to 90 per cent of skin cancers are preventable by adopting simple sun-safe strategies?

Whatever your skin colour, staying safe in the sun reduces your chances of suffering from skin cancer and you can help prevent this by following four simple steps:

Avoid being in the sun from 11am to 3pm, the hottest part of the day.

Make sure you apply sun cream regularly and try never to get sunburn.

Your sun cream should have an SPF of at least factor 30, and a minimum of a four-star rating.

Wear a hat and stay covered up with suitable clothes and sunglasses.

You should also make sure you regularly check your skin for new moles, or for changes to existing ones. If you notice anything unusual always contact your GP straight away.