Gillingham Medical Practice

13/10/2026

Week 2 of our Staying Well This Winter series shows Hannah McClean talking all about winter vaccinations, particularly those of most benefit to patients with a respiratory condition. https://youtu.be/1HkMVrgX82I?si=s-DQsypiGxDOUOEM

Most people only need one pneumococcal vaccine in their lifetime, although a small number of people of people may need additional doses. If you fit into this category, we will be in contact to arrange an appointment.

Vaccine guidance and eligibility criteria are reviewed and updated regularly, and we will always follow the latest guidance. Please be reassured that if you are eligible for a vaccine, we will invite you when it is due.

You can find out more about the eligibility criteria for each vaccine using the links below:
Flu: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
COVID: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/COVID-19-vaccine/
RSV: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/
Pneumococcal: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/pneumococcal-vaccine/

Next week will focus on top tips for reducing your risk of getting a respiratory illness over the winter period.

Respiratory Nurse Hannah McClean talks winter vaccinations, particu...

10/10/2026

Congratulations to Gillingham Medical Practice on achieving their second GP Carer Friendly Health Award, recognising their continued commitment to identifying and supporting unpaid Carers. ❤️🏆

Amongst other Carer facing commitments, they have made a practice-wide Carer Identification text message generating 240 responses and helped increase the Carer Register to around 400 Carers.

Gillingham has developed a Young Carers Welcome Pack, held a successful Carers Week event attended by 36 Carers, and introduced a One Stop Shop for Carers where people can access advice, support and information in one place.

Having also been nominated in 2023, Gillingham Medical Practice continues to show how practical, whole-practice changes can help Carers feel recognised, valued and better supported.

10/10/2026

And that’s a wrap - our second Covid/Flu Vaccination Clinic successfully completed ✅

Thank you to our patients, volunteers and the GMP Team. Another 1000+ patients are now vaccinated 🦠💉

09/10/2026

In case you missed our first video in our Staying Well This Winter series.

Here is our respiratory nurse Hannah talking about video consultations for respiratory annual reviews. Visit our YouTube channel to view all of our videos: https://www.youtube.com/

09/10/2026

💉 We are getting ready for our next covid and flu clinic TOMORROW at Peacemarsh. Please only arrive at your appointment time. 💉

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

🚗 Surgery Car Parks 🚗

A polite reminder about our car parks.
Our car park is private and reserved for patients attending the practice.
We have noticed an increase in people using the car park who are not attending an appointment at the practice.
Unfortunately, this can make it difficult for our patients to find a space when they arrive for their appointments.
If you are visiting or working at one of the neighbouring businesses, please do not use the practice car park. We kindly ask that you seek alternative arrangements.

We appreciate that parking can be difficult in the area, but keeping our spaces available for patients is particularly important for those who are elderly, have mobility difficulties, or need easier access to the practice.

Thank you for your understanding 🙏

07/10/2026

Find out how the Pharmacy First service works and how your local pharmacy can help you get quick advice and treatment for common health conditions. Watch the video to learn more! 💊

This animation explains how the Pharmacy First service works, inclu...

05/10/2026

Week 1 of our Staying Well This Winter series is all about video consultations for patients needing their annual respiratory review. Hannah McClean talks through everything you need to know and alternatives for patients without a smartphone. Please follow the link below to watch the video.

Next week will focus on vaccinations.

Respiratory Nurse Hannah McClean talks about our offer of video con...

05/10/2026

Introducing our new Staying Well This Winter series with Hannah McClean, our wonderful respiratory nurse. 👏

Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing bitesize videos on how you can stay well this winter, particularly if you have a respiratory condition. Please follow the link below to our YouTube channel where you can subscribe and access all of our videos.

Stay tuned for our first episode which will be uploaded shortly. This will be all about video consultations. 📽