Otford Medical Practice

10/04/2026

The practice has recently received information to suggest mumps is circulating in our locality.

Vaccination remains the safest way to protect yourself and your family against many illnesses. You can check your immunisation status on the NHS app or enquire via our online forms.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mumps/

24/03/2026

We hope you will all join us in saying farewell to one of our longest serving members of staff, Diane who has given the surgery and the people of Otford her service for the past 11 years.
Many thanks Diane- we wish you a very happy retirement and all the very best for your future endeavours.

18/03/2026

Kent and Medway integrated health board have provided a support page in relation to the recent meningitis outbreak.

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

18/03/2026

Please see advice below from the health security agency in respect of the recent meningitis outbreak in Canterbury.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent

Anyone who is suspicious that they or their family may have meningitis should be directed to call 999 or attend their nearest A&E

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak.

11/03/2026

Make 2026 the year you quit!

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/one-you-kent/one-you-smokefree/

04/03/2026

Urgent treatment centres and minor injuries units are equipped to diagnose and deal with many of the most common ailments people attend emergency departments for, including sprains, minor burns, and minor illness

https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/urgent-care

15/02/2026

Measles is a preventable illness. 10-20% of those infected can develop complications, some of which may be serious.

Vaccination remains the safest way to protect your children. You can check their vaccination status by looking at the NHS app (you may need to set up proxy access).

Your child’s red book may also show if they have had their measles vaccine (given as part of their MMR jab).

Reception can also check for you if you don’t have access to these.

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

26/01/2026

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February or Wednesday 18 February, depending on the moon sighting.

For people living with diabetes, fasting can pose challenges. Deciding whether to fast while managing diabetes requires careful planning and the right support to stay healthy.

You can find helpful resources and information on DiabetesUK website to support people in your community who are living with diabetes.

This includes guidance on diabetes and fasting, webinars, fact sheets, information on eating well, and resources available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, and Urdu.

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12/01/2026

Do you have the NHS app?

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

07/01/2026

Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board are conducting a public survey about urgent treatment centres.

If you value the UTC at Sevenoaks Hospital please consider sparing a few minutes of your time to ensure the ICB hears your opinion.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

24/12/2025

Here’s wishing all the residents of Otford and Kemsing the very best for Christmas and the new year.
We will reopen as usual bright and early on Monday morning (29th December) at 0800.

19/12/2025

The surgery is experiencing high volumes of enquiries presently about winter illnesses. Many of these are self limiting infections which can be managed via your chemist.
Please see the link below for advice about managing winter illnesses and when to seek help:

Advice about common winter illnesses including cough, flu, and sore throat, and how you can help your symptoms at home