Dashwood Medical Centre

19/03/2026

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Advice for patients - Meningitis outbreak

It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.

If you are feeling unwell and unsure or worried please call NHS 111 for advice.

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.

Stay updated: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

Symptoms: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-symptoms

Visit the patient information hub for updates on meningitis: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

This page contains information for people on what they need to do and will be updated regularly.

Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.

🏥Updated meningitis antibiotic clinic details:

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 UK Health Security Agency or who self-identify as having contact with a confirmed case

- Club Chemistry staff

- People who visited Club Chemistry on March 5, 6 and 7.

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.

Please note - you cannot pick up medication on the behalf of others.

· James Williams Healthy Living Centre, The Pentagon Centre, Military Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4HY - Open: Thursday 19, Friday 20, Saturday, 21 March: 8.30am to 5.30pm and Sunday, 22 March: 10.30am to 2.30pm.

· Vicarage Lane Clinic, Ashford, TN23 1NJ - Thursday, 19 March, 8.30am to 7.30pm.
· Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ - Open daily from 9am to 5pm.

· Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG — Open daily from 8.30am to 8pm.

· Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA — Open daily from 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm).

· Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT — Open daily from 8.30am to 7.30pm.

Further information: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

Updates and information on the meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area.

27/02/2026

Hayfever?🤧
Start taking your antihistamines now.
Check out the self help nasal spray section on our website
https://www.dashwoodmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/self-help-nasal-spray

01/12/2025

Please remember to contact us before calling 111 between the hours of 8am and 6.30pm, Monday - Friday.
We are open across the Christmas period with the exception of 25th December, 26th December, 1st January. All other days, we will be open as usual.🎄🎁

📱Anima https://www.dashwoodmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/contact-us-online
📞01843 266322

14/11/2025

Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on care you have received from us via https://www.cqc.org.uk/give-feedback-on-care/PPVGFOCProviderchannel2023

You can also call CQC on 03000 616161

05/09/2025

An important update regarding our merge with Northdown Surgery

Northdown and Dashwood Surgery Merger Important Update

02/09/2025

We would like to inform you that our practice merger with Northdown Surgery is currently underway. We will keep you updated and let you know once the merger is complete and normal service has resumed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Full information can be found via the link to our website

IT (Clinical) systems Merger

02/07/2025

During June, 1 in 28 booked appointments were not attended.
This equated to 60 hours of wasted practitioner time which cost the UK taxpayer £6k.
If you can't attend your appointment, please cancel it with as much notice as possible so that someone else can be booked in.
200 more patients could have been seen last month if those that didn't attend cancelled their appointment in advance.
To cancel, you can:
📞Call us (01843) 266322
📱Respond to your reminder text
🚶‍♂️Visit the practice in person
🌐Complete an Anima request

02/07/2025

In hot weather, babies and toddlers are more at risk of dehydration.
If you notice any signs of dehydration, complete an Anima request or call 111.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

16/06/2025

During May, 1 in 26 booked appointments were not attended.
This equated to 55 hours of wasted practitioner time which cost the UK taxpayer £5.1k.
If you can't attend your appointment, please cancel it with as much notice as possible so that someone else can be booked in.
171 more patients could have been seen last month if those that didn't attend cancelled their appointment in advance.
To cancel, you can:
📞Call us (01843) 266322
📱Respond to your reminder text
🚶‍♂️Visit the practice in person
🌐Complete an Anima request

16/06/2025

Don't wait on the phones, submit a request online
https://patients.animahealth.com/blue/signIn?name=RGFzaHdvb2QgTWVkaWNhbCBDZW50cmU%3D&redirectTo=%2F%3Fname%3DRGFzaHdvb2QgTWVkaWNhbCBDZW50cmU%3D

30/05/2025

Things are changing.
Read our latest news article to find out more.
https://www.dashwoodmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/news/appointments

23/05/2025

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend!🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🍦

We are closed on Monday but reopen on Tuesday as usual.
Remember that some local pharmacies might also be closed during this period. You can see some of the ones remaining open here,
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1nRPlt-uAVjjZkgL5OYFUBkGR1lfLNFc&ll=51.33135730258411%2C1.3213900498015585&z=12&fbclid=IwY2xjawKdLBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBSbm5NZXZsM1FUcnVuRzVMAR4yYBYIfugutsIW2CCqE5KTQ8GKv59G-KhnzCBGkazGLKgPIFydecA53_rNkQ_aem_9eK7NPv6OxIFOvYzH-KbYw

When you need medical help fast but it is not an emergency, visit www.111.nhs.uk or call the NHS free phone number 111. If you contact NHS 111, you will be assessed, given advice and, if needed, directed to the most appropriate health service. Visit www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk to find out more.