The Medical Centre, 4a Waltham Road, Twydall

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

A Heat-health alert has been issued in the South East. Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some people are more vulnerable. If you can, please support older people, those with pre-existing health conditions and young children.

To find out more about keeping cool in the heat, please visit www.kent.gov.uk/keepcool

24/05/2026

There are heat health alerts across a lot of the country.

Consider this your bank holiday weekend checklist…

🔲 Sunscreen
🔲 Hat
🔲 Water
🔲 Read advice on the NHS website

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

24/05/2026

Urgent treatment centres in Kent and Medway can treat both minor injuries and illnesses, such as sprains, minor burns and broken bones 🤕

👉Find your nearest centre at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

19/03/2026

Kent meningitis outbreak latest - eligibility for the MenB vaccine has been expanded. Keep up with the outbreak on our blog post.
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

📢💻Visit the patient information hub for updates on meningitis ➡ www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

This page contains information for people on what they need to do and will be updated regularly.

⚠️ Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.

19/03/2026

🚨
Meningitis outbreak – Canterbury area
We are aware of the current meningitis outbreak affecting the Canterbury area. Health partners are working closely together to support those affected and limit further spread.
Between 13–15 March, 13 cases of invasive meningococcal disease were identified, and sadly two people have died. Urgent action is underway, including providing antibiotics to close contacts and raising awareness of symptoms. ()
⚠️ Know the symptoms:
• High temperature
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Vomiting
• Sensitivity to light
• Rash that does not fade when pressed
If you or someone you know develops symptoms, seek urgent medical help via A&E or call 999.
🔗 Please read the latest guidance from the ICB:

https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/news/meningitis-outbreak-in-the-canterbury-area-4187

03/02/2026

Need medical help?

Ring 111 or visit https://orlo.uk/KMrTM and get to the help you need.

03/02/2026

Have you seen our team of therapy dogs in the hospital?

Led by Head Therapy Dog Fred they bring comfort and joy to patients, visitors and staff.

If you know somebody who would benefit from a visit, please speak to a staff member on the ward or ask at the Charity and Volunteers' Hub in the main entrance.

Find out more about volunteering on our website: https://orlo.uk/ozP6k