NHS Marden Medical Centre

15/04/2026

Patient notice: please note that the surgery car park will be closed tomorrow afternoon, Thursday 16th April 2pm - 6pm for our first COVID clinic. This is an appointment only clinic for over 75 year olds and those who are autoimmune. If you are unsure if you’re eligible, please do not hesitate to contact the surgery. Please use alternative parking. Parking will be available at the surgery for those with mobility needs. Thank you.

02/04/2026

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30/03/2026

Chantry Road will be closed with access only to residents on Tuesday 31st March 2026 between 9am - 4pm.

There will be access to the surgery car park, but please do not park along the road. Alternative parking can be found at the library or where possible please walk. Thank you.

23/03/2026

Our clinical system is now back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

23/03/2026

Easter Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours.

Please note the surgery will be closed Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April 2026.

23/03/2026

Patient notice: Our clinical system has gone down and this appears to be Kent-wide. Due to this and for the safety of our patients we have had to disable Anima during this time. Please contact the surgery by phone if you have an urgent medical query only or use an alternative local service such as the pharmacy. If you have an appointment already booked, please still attend as normal. Thank you.

18/03/2026

All patients eligible for the Spring COVID booster vaccination will be contacted directly with a self-booking link this week to book into one of our dedicated clinics.

**Please do not submit an Anima request re COVID booking or eligibility**

We currently have 3 available afternoons:
Thursday 16th April 2-6pm
Friday 24th April 2-4pm
Thursday 30th April 2-6pm

Depending on demand further clinics may be added.

Eligibility criteria for the vaccination include over 75 years of age, immune deficiency diagnosis/condition and patients who have received/receiving chemotherapy or radiotheraphy in the last 6 months.

Eligible patients who are registered as housebound will be contacted again once a date has been confirmed for vaccination visits.

Where possible, please use the self-booking link to book your appointment to keep our phone lines free. However our dedicated reception team will be available to support you with booking if needed. Thank you.

18/03/2026

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.

Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ - Open daily from 9am to 8pm.

Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG - Open daily from 8.30am to 7.30pm.

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:

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

18/03/2026

There is a meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area.

Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. 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:

Meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area Number of cases 15 cases have been confirmed. Targeted vaccination programme The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced a small, targeted vaccination programme will begin, starting with students resident at Canterbury campus halls of residence at t...

17/03/2026

Good Afternoon. We are receiving significant numbers of enquiries about vaccination status. We appreciate the anxiety that the current situation is causing but we are unable to respond immediately to these queries as we have to prioritise acute medical problems. We will aim to respond within 5 working days. Please use the NHS App to check your or your children’s immunisation status. Thank you

17/03/2026

MENINGITIS OUTBREAK IN THE CANTERBURY AREA

Please see this link for up to date information about the current Kent meningitis outbreak, who is eligible for prophylactic antibiotics and the symptoms of meningitis to look out for.

https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/news/meningitis-outbreak-in-the-canterbury-area-4187

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

If you wish to check your immunisation status please look at the NHS App or submit an Anima form via the website

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

https://www.meningitisnow.org/

Meningitis Now is the UK's largest meningitis charity, offering support, funding research and raising awareness. Find out about the work we do to save lives

16/03/2026

Good Morning. Unfortunately we are very short staffed due to sickness. Clinicians are doing extra clinics but we are still very short of appointments. Please can we ask that you only contact us over the next few days if your problem is urgent. Thank you for your understanding.