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This year, our GP Surgery will not be administering COVID-19 Spring Booster vaccinations at the practice.We will only be providing the vaccine to housebound patients, who will be visited at home by our team. If you’re eligible for a Spring Booster, you can book your appointment through the national booking service (see how to book

Patients of any age seeking support with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can now be a directed to a new online hub at www.NDKentAndMedway.co.uk. The hub contains information and links to local and national support for neurodivergent adults, children and young people but does not replace the need for a referral for diagnosis, if

Use this service to find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription. You do not need to see a doctor or nurse for a prescription. Getting the contraceptive pill is free, with or without a prescription. Who can get the contraceptive pill without a prescription You may be able to get the

If you have the NHS App, you can receive messages either by text (SMS) or as notifications directly within the app. We encourage you to enable NHS App notifications—not only will all messages be securely stored in the app, but this also helps the NHS save money, as notifications are free while SMS messages have

A video guide introducing the NHS App (and NHS account): If you have downloaded the NHS App, please enable notifications: Thank you.

General Kent Library IT Buddies (at selected libraries) can help your patients learn how to use the NHS App. Please share these methods of contacting Kent Libraries to your patients and colleagues. Email Ask a Kent Librarian team at [email protected] Phone 03000 41 64 38 Digital Kent volunteers can also help with the NHS App. Email: [email protected]: 03000 40950 General Kent Library IT

We wanted to share some news about a much-loved member of our practice family. Many of you will remember Dr. Green, who retired last year after an incredible 24 years caring for patients at The College Practice. Unfortunately, Dr. Green has been unwell and has recently undergone surgery. We are pleased to let you know

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. It’s never too late to quit. Even if you’ve tried quitting before, give it another go this New Year. Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking. There’s no need to go it alone – it’s much easier to stop smoking when

Kent Family Hubs and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust are running a parenting workshop for parents in the Maidstone area. The theme is  common illnesses in children and how to stay in control (0-5yrs). Topics covered include: The workshop is on Thursday, 13 February from 10am to 12pm at InfoZone Family Hub, 3 Palace Avenue, Maidstone ME15 6NF To book/refer, please

Thursday 31st October – 6-8pm at The College Road Practice

NHS services are very busy at the moment. It’s important to come forward with any health concerns but you can help ease the pressure by choosing the right service.  Emergency departments are currently extremely busy treating high numbers of patients. This service is for those who need it most – like people with severe chest

In 2023, NHS Kent and Medway spent over £3.7 million on medications for Hay fever. Antihistamines and hay fever relief products are available to purchase at supermarkets, convenience stores and local pharmacies and do not require a prescription.

The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day, a time for us to unite and offer encouragement and support to those on their quitting journey, is swiftly approaching on 13 March. There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England. In fact,

Measles cases on the rise in England and across Europe. Make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR vaccine. One of our lead nurses, Florence, has recorded a video on why it’s important to get vaccinated: Across England, on average

A Yellow Cold Health Alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in conjunction with the Met Office. During a Cold Health Alert, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office guidance signals vulnerable people including the elderly, very young, pregnant mums, and anyone with long-term health conditions, are at increased

Launching 4th December 2023 The College Practice will shortly launch a new, additional service for patients of our GP Practice Group across Maidstone. The service – Same Day Access – this service will run Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm and provides the gateway to offer greater access to clinical assessment for patients who have

We will be having the Health Bus at The College Practice on Saturday 2nd December from 9.30 to 2.30pm. No appointment needed. There will be free health checks and Covid vaccination will be available in a bus. 

As World Sepsis Day approaches (on 13 September), we have set up this post to raise awareness by giving people a basic understanding of Sepsis and knowledge of signs and symptoms. “Sepsis is a rare but serious overreaction of the body’s immune system to an infection, which can cause damage to the body’s cells and

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. It usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later along with tiredness and irritability. It’s now fairly uncommon in the UK because of the effectiveness of vaccination. However, the UK has now lost its

This years theme for Alcohol Awareness week is Alcohol and Cost. This gives everyone the chance to think about how much they drink and how much it costs them, whether that’s financially or personally. Alcohol duty currently contributes around £12 billion a year in revenue, while alcohol harm is estimated to cost between £27 billion and

Around 13.6 million people in the UK are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It’s a serious condition that can lead to other health problems sometimes called diabetes complications. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented. Research has shown that for some people, a combination of lifestyle changes can reduce their risk

On 23rd April the Government is launching a national emergency alert which will send a notification and emit a loud noise even if mobile phones are on silent. For victims of DA this could expose “hidden” phones. There is a way to opt out, please watch the YouTube video below and share with any friends/family:

Connect Well West Kent is a Social Prescribing project managed and delivered by Involve Kent, in partnership with NHS West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Social prescribing is a way to help people make positive changes in their lives and within their communities by linking them to voluntary and community groups and other non-clinical services.

Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area wherever you are in the UK. Cancer Care Map is run by The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund charity. Click here to access the Cancer Care Map

Patients in Kent and Medway can now use an app to view waiting times at our urgent treatment centres (UTCs) and minor injury units (MIUs). The WaitLess app will help patients who have decided to go to a UTC or MIU make an informed choice about which site to visit. It displays the number of

The College Practice and Albion Merger – Your Top Questions As many of you know the NHS, and in particular Primary Care (the services provided by your Practice) is facing increasing demands for its services both locally and nationally, as well as challenges of GP recruitment and retention. We are planning how best we can continue

for patients of The College Road Practice, Albion Medical Practice, Barming Surgery & Allington Surgery. This letter provides important information for patients relating to changes that may cause short term disruption to normal services from 12 noon on Friday 16th September to Wednesday 21st September. Practice Merger We are able to confirm that the long