Whitstable Medical Practice

17/03/2026

🎾 A great opportunity for people living with Type 1 Diabetes! 💙

Kent Tennis and Hotshotz are running a Type 1 Diabetes Tennis – Serve Up Some Fun session this April, offering tennis games, drills, and a supportive space for anyone aged 10+ living with Type 1.

✅ Open to all abilities
✅ Guest speaker + refreshments
✅ A fun way to get active and meet others

📅 15 April 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Maidstone Tennis Club, Poplar Grove, ME16 0DE

For more information, please contact: vanessajoakes@gmail.com
Feel free to share with anyone who might enjoy or benefit from this fantastic session!

16/03/2026

The latest information and updates from NHS Kent and Medway.

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.

04/03/2026

👁️ Need support with sight loss?

The Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) team will be visiting Chestfield Medical Centre to offer free advice, guidance, and support for anyone experiencing difficulties with their vision.

📅 Wednesday 1st April
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Chestfield Medical Centre

Whether it’s for you or a family member, come along and speak with the friendly KAB team. They’ve been supporting people with sight impairment for over 100 years and are here to help.
Find out more at 👉 www.kab.org.uk

23/01/2026

Many of you may have seen our feature in the news yesterday – the article and video are available here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c301jp9dll4o

Political reporter Michael Keohan witnesses first-hand the demands that are facing the NHS.

14/01/2026

We are receiving a large number of queries regarding Weight Loss Injections.
At the present time, these are only available on the NHS to a very small group of patients who meet the strictest of clinical criteria.
You will have received a letter from us if you are eligible.

Private injections are available to a much wider group of patients.
If this is something you are considering please click the link below for more information about NHS and Private weight loss injections: www.whitstablemedicalpractice.co.uk/news/weight-loss-injections

14/01/2026

We are hiring!
Two exciting opportunities at Whitstable Medical Practice!

Practice Nurse -
(Part-time, 23 hrs/week – 12-month fixed-term maternity cover)
Run nurse-led clinics (diabetes, asthma, smears, immunisations, minor illness + more), wound care, venepuncture, ECGs, assessments & vaccinations. Newly qualified nurses considered.

Urgent Treatment Centre Clinician
(Full-time, Permanent)
Assess, diagnose & manage urgent/undifferentiated conditions in our UTC/Same Day Hub. Provide advanced care, leadership & mentorship.
Ideal for experienced ACPs, nurses or paramedics in urgent/primary care.

Closing date for both: 1st February 2026
Main base: Estuary View Medical Centre, Whitstable, Kent.

Apply now via NHS Jobs:
Practice Nurse → https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2876-26-0000
UTC Clinician → https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2876-26-0001

13/01/2026

🚨 Parking Scam Alert – Whitstable Medical Practice 🚨

We have investigated reports of suspicious text messages claiming to be Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) after parking at Estuary View Medical Centre.

-No issues or connection with third-party payment apps.
-Horizon Parking never sends PCNs via text – these are opportunistic scams from fraudsters.

Ignore/delete any such messages – don't click links or share details!

Please warn family members and elderly relatives to stay vigilant.
Safest option: Pay at the machines outside the centre, a printed receipt is available (no phone number needed).

More tips on parking fraud are available here: https://www.britishparking.co.uk/protect-yourself-from-fraud

Thank you.
Whitstable Medical Practice

07/01/2026

🚨 Safety Alert for All Sites Today 🚨
Please take extra care when walking or driving at all of our sites today.
The torrential downpour of rain at 5am has washed away much of the grit that was applied overnight, and some areas have re-frozen.
Our gritting contractor will return as soon as possible to treat the surfaces again.
Thank you for your understanding in relation to this unavoidable situation. ⚠️❄️

24/12/2025

Important Patient Notice Regarding Parking Scams

We have become aware that some patients have received fraudulent text messages claiming to be Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) after using third-party payment apps to pay for parking at Estuary View Medical Centre.

Please be reassured: Horizon Parking will never issue a Parking Charge Notice via SMS and the message you have received is a scam.

To minimise the risk of falling victim to these scams, we recommend paying at the payment machines located outside the medical centre. This allows you to print a receipt without entering your mobile number or any personal details.

We have reported this matter to Horizon Parking, who are investigating with the relevant third-party providers.

Thank you.
Whitstable Medical Practice

03/12/2025

🌟Job Opportunity - Health Care Assistant – Whitstable Medical Practice 🌟

Part-time (27.5 hrs/wk) | Permanent
Mix of general HCA duties + Dermatology support across East Kent

Must be phlebotomy trained with HCA/healthcare experience.
Travel required (mileage + time paid) + 1 Saturday morning per month.

Apply before 28 Dec:
👉 https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2876-25-0017?location=ct5%203se&distance=5&searchByLocationOnly=true&language=en