Newbury Street Practice

18/03/2026

Important info in a university city at the moment

Knowing the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can save your life. Meningitis can strike quickly and without warning, with symptoms that can be similar to flu or COVID.

18/03/2026

If you are unwell with any of these symptoms https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/signs-and-symptoms/ – please call 999. Immediate action can save lives.

The UKHSA has advised that

A letter was sent on 15 March to all University of Kent students and staff with warn and inform information to ensure rapid identification of symptomatic individuals. Antibiotic chemoprophylaxis is being offered to:

• All students who live on Canterbury campus
• All staff who live or work in affected Halls of Residence
• Anyone who attended Club Chemistry on 5th, 6th and 7th March
• Close contacts who have been identified by UKHSA

Local clinics are currently offering chemoprophylaxis to contacts in the Canterbury area. However, if an individual has returned home and not already received prophylaxis through UKHSA coordinated clinics, and you are registered with us , please contact us to prescribe these antibiotics.

https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-now-stories/news-centre/news/meningitis-nows-comment-on-canterbury-outbreak/

Knowing the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can save your life. Meningitis can strike quickly and without warning, with symptoms that can be similar to flu or COVID.

18/03/2026

*** Patient Reminder ***

We will be closed Friday 3rd & Monday 6th April for Easter. Please make sure repeat prescription requests are in no later than 25th March to be able to collect your prescription before easter.

04/03/2026

We would like to remind our patients that we have a training afternoon today from 1pm, this is across the ICB and involves all practices. If you have any issues please ring 111, thank you, all at NSP

25/02/2026

24/02/2026

**Job Opportunity**
Practice Nurse - We have a vacancy for a permanent Practice Nurse to work as part of a strong, supportive team to deliver high quality nursing services to our patient population. This is a varied and interesting role and we particularly welcome a candidate with experience of diabetes care and treatment, or have a willingness to learn. For more information and how to apply visit

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04/02/2026

✈️ Thinking About Travelling Soon? We’ve Got You Covered!

Our Travel Vaccination Clinic is now open again and ready to help you stay safe on your next adventure.

Whether you're heading off for a relaxing holiday, a business trip, or visiting family abroad, it’s important to check which vaccinations or medications you may need.

Visit ourwebsite for more information or to complete a travel vaccination form

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02/02/2026

Due to staff sickness today, we're only able to manage urgent, on the day calls.
We're really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding while we work with a reduced team.

29/01/2026

Positive patient comments from our October - December 2025 Friends and Family Questionnaire.

28/01/2026

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