Services

Tetanus and Polio

All adults should ensure that they have had a total of five does of tetanus vaccine in their life and they have had  full course of polio in the past.  If in doubt, please check with the receptionist. Protection against tetanus and polio should be kept up to date. A full primary course with a booster at 15 years of age should be followed by at least two boosters at 10 year intervals to protect throughout life.

Flu vaccination

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing and rest homes. Please contact the reception staff in September for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment.

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Pneumococcal vaccination

The Pneumococcal vaccination prevents a certain type of pneumonia. This is a one off vaccination recommended for the over 65’s, for those who have no spleen, who are immuno-suppressed, diabetic or suffer from chronic bronchitis or heart disease.

Hepatitis B vaccination

The Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for homosexuals, bisexuals, intravenous drug users, or at-risk professionals ie doctors, nurses, police officers, ambulance personnel etc., though there may be a charge for some professions.

Travel Immunisations

The practice nurses provide comprehensive advice about overseas travel and can administer NHS approved vaccines only.

Shingles

The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It's available on the NHS for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

The RSV vaccine helps protect against infection with RSV, a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill.  

It’s offered on the NHS if you’re pregnant, aged 75 or over, or live in a care home for older adults.

COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It's usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.

We provide hearing assessments and fitting of hearing aids to patients. Your doctor may refer you if they feel this will benefit you.

By appointment with a Doctor and Nurse, Monday to Friday 9am to 12.30pm

Vaccinations for babies and children are undertaken by the nursing team by appointment only.

General practitioners and senior clinicians are on site for support.

Advice and support regarding sleep, feeding etc should be sought through your nominated health visitor.

Further reading

There are some excellent websites that will answer all your questions and queries about immunisation and vaccination. If you are worried about giving the MMR vaccine, you should access the MMR site.

NHS Immunisation Information
The most comprehensive, up-to-date and accurate source of information on vaccines, disease and immunisation in the UK. 

NHS MMRV Information
The MMRV vaccine helps protect children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella). It's usually given to children when they are 12 months and 18 months old. Some older children are also offered it.

Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. This page explains how vaccines work, what they contain and the most common side effects.

Vaccine Knowledge
Vaccine Knowledge is a source of independent, evidence-based information about vaccines and infectious diseases.

Such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.

Patients with these conditions should attend the surgery for regular check ups with the nurse or Doctor. We will send you regular invitations

Please see the NHS website for information on long term conditions 

Assessment of pigmented lesions is undertaken for patients referred by their doctor.

We provide a full family planning service with our Doctors and Nurses

What can focused care do for me?

Social wellness

We can support you to find local social activity and help introduce you to groups.

Financial wellness

We can help you find out if you are eligible for benefits and support with form filling. There may be grants you can access. We can link you with debt support charities.

Vocational wellness

We can help you to identify work, training and volunteering opportunities.

Physical wellness

We can help you look at the difficulties or concerns you have in accessing your health care. We can help you to access aids and adaptations and look at your care needs through Kent County Council Social Services and falls prevention through the NHS.

Emotional wellness

We can help you to access support services like counselling/talking therapies, Carers support, Age UK, Family services, mental health helplines and groups and bereavement services.

Environmental wellness

We can support you to access organisations and services (who may charge). This could be for cleaning, home help, de-cluttering and fire safety equipment. We can also help you look at your housing options.

Contact the focused care team

The Focused Care Team working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Please note we are not a crisis service, we aim to make contact within 2 weeks of a referral being received.

Telephone: 01843 855843

Immunisations – by arrangement

Health Visitor Advice Line - 01843 830225 (Option 1) - Available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday for child related help and advice.

Information about child immunisations can be found on the NHS website

We provide an inhouse Musculoskeletal service to see carefully selected patients referred by their doctor.

A National programme aimed at supporting patients who are identified as being at risk of developing diabetes.

Examinations are offered to all new patients over 11 years of age with the Health Care Assistant or via our surgery POD. If you are on medication your examination will be held with the Health Care Assistant and followed by a consultation with the Doctor.

May be made with the nurse.

This service is provided from the medical centre by Musculoskeletal Services Limited.

These appointments will be booked with a nurse and you will need to fill in a questionnaire at least 8 weeks before you travel.

Further information can be found on our Travel page