The Wellcome Practice Dartford

03/08/2026

Did you know our Kent family hubs offer pumps available for loan to parents and guardians receiving feeding support from a health or social care professional.

Find out if you qualify to be able to hire a free electric breast pump.

Learn more at: www.kent.gov.uk/infantfeeding

01/08/2026

It’s World Breastfeeding Week!

Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life.
From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the breastfeeding support she needs!

01/08/2026

August is National Wellness Month 🌿

Check out the below article in Dartford Living from our very own Dr Taylor ✨️ with simple, practical tips to help you with your wellness journey 💚

The August issue of Dartford Living featuring: Dartford Dances in Tribute to Len Goodman, Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation Celebrates 30 Years, Dartford Mela Showcases Local Talent, plus all of our u

01/08/2026

30/07/2026

If your child missed an immunisation at school, is home educated or you would prefer to have their immunisation outside the school setting, you can book an appointment at a community immunisation clinic.

To give consent, please complete the flu consent form using the link relevant to your area:

Kent: www.kentimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/Flu?schoolcode=KT999904
Medway: www.kentimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/Flu?schoolcode=KT999901

Once a consent form has been submitted, invites to a community clinic are sent out weekly. This allows you to book a convenient appointment for your child's flu vaccination.

Book your child today by contacting us direct:

☎️ 0300 123 5205
📱 07700 140385
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 Web: family.kentcht.nhs.uk/imms

28/07/2026

Starting tomorrow, amber and yellow heat-health alerts have been issued across most of the country. They are in place for the 29 and 30 July.

Some people – particularly the elderly, very young, or those with existing health conditions – face a real risk to their health and need to take steps to keep cool.

As temperatures rise, learn how to look after yourself and others ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

27/07/2026

🎓 Did you know we're a Training Practice 🎓

We are very proud to be a GP Training Practice, helping to support and develop the next generation of General Practitioners.

We have three GP trainers, Dr Taylor , Dr Saad and Dr Bassam who provide regular supervision and hold weekly tutorials for our GP Registrars .

Here is Dr Taylor with Dr Pillay & Dr Rai in today's tutorial . 😊👌

🌟 Well done to everyone involved in today's training session 🌟

26/07/2026

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There are lots of simple things you can to do deal with anxiety - find out more with Every Mind Matters https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

26/07/2026

25/07/2026

Hot weather can affect your health in lots of ways. 🔆

Current Yellow Heat Health alerts mean temperatures could affect vulnerable people, including older adults, babies and young children.

If someone feels faint during hot weather it could be due to a combination of low blood pressure and dehydration. Help those who need support keep cool and stay hydrated. 💦