Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group

18/08/2026

With the Bank Holiday coming up, it's a good time to check you have enough of any essential medications to get you through the long weekend, when GP surgeries will be closed.

Most surgeries require at least 3 working days, and your local pharmacy may not be able to dispense the medicine straight away depending on how busy they are and what they have in stock, so please plan accordingly.

The NHS App makes it quick and easy to request your medications any time.

14/08/2026

Do you know what to do and where to go if you feel unwell during a heatwave?

Our hospitals and ambulance colleagues are seeing increased demand on their services during the hot weather, so please consider all options available to you if you need help from the NHS.

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13/08/2026

With temperatures peaking today, make sure you take sensible precautions to stay safe:

- keep hydrated
- avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm)
- wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes
- check in on older or vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours

12/08/2026

A local GP surgery is one of the best in the country, according to the national GP Patient Surgery. An amazing 99 per cent of patients of the Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group rated it "fairly good" or "very good" in the survey. There was good news, too, for Crowborough's Beacon Surgery which scored 90 per cent. Read more: https://crowborough.news/gp-patient-survey-how-did-our-surgeries-do/

30/07/2026

With high temperatures again this week, keep an eye out on little ones who may struggle to keep themselves cool.

Plenty of water, keeping indoors or in shade during the hottest part of the day and ensuring they're wearing SPF 50 are our top tips 😎

If you're worried, you can call NHS 111 at any time, day or night.

24/07/2026

Love General Practice? So do we!

Are you a GP looking for a practice where you can genuinely make a difference, feel valued, and enjoy coming to work each day?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly, forward-thinking practice.

Whether you’re an experienced GP or newly qualified, you’ll find a supportive team, a manageable workload, and opportunities to develop your interests.

Click the link below for further details. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you looking for a practice where you can genuinely make a difference, feel valued, and enjoy coming to work each day? We're seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate salaried GP to join our friendly, forward-thinking practice. Whether you're an experienced GP or newly qualified, you'll find a suppo...

15/07/2026

A new one-off NHS MenB vaccination programme is being introduced to help protect young people at higher risk of meningococcal B disease before they start university or further education.

Who is eligible?
✅ 17 and 18-year-olds (born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008)
✅ Under-25s who are starting university or entering residential further education for the first time this autumn (born on or after 22 July 2001)

Book your appointment at a participating community pharmacy via the NHS National Booking Service:➡️ nhs.uk/book-menb

📍Please note: This vaccination programme is being delivered through participating community pharmacies and is not available at GP practices.

Booking for the MenB vaccine opens today.

If you're aged 17 or 18 or starting university or eligible residential further education this autumn, you may be eligible for the MenB vaccine.

✅ Two doses are essential for protection.

Find out more ➡️ http://nhs.uk/book-menb

10/07/2026

⭐The 2026 GP Patient Survey results have been published, and we are delighted to share another outstanding set of results.

Once again, we scored above both the national and local (ICS) averages across every area of the survey.

Here are just a few of this year's highlights:

📞 93% found it easy to get through to the practice by phone (National: 57% | ICS: 55%)

😊 99% found our reception and administrative team helpful (National: 85% | ICS: 86%)

💬 96% described their experience of contacting the practice as good (National: 73% | ICS: 73%)

🌟 99% described their overall experience of the practice as good (National: 77% | ICS: 78%)

👂 99% said the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to was good at listening to them (National: 87% | ICS: 88%)

❤️ 99% said the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to treated them with care and concern (National: 86% | ICS: 88%)

🤝 100% had confidence and trust in the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to (National: 93% | ICS: 94%)

🗣️ 100% felt involved in decisions about their care and treatment (National: 92% | ICS: 93%)

✅ 100% felt their needs were met during their appointment (National: 90% | ICS: 91%)

As general practice continues to evolve and demand for services increases, these results mean a great deal to us. While much of what happens behind the scenes isn't always visible, every single member of our team plays an important role in supporting our patients and keeping the practice running.

It's incredibly rewarding to know that our patients recognise the care, dedication and hard work our team puts in every day. We are immensely proud of our staff and grateful to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and share their feedback.

You can view more of our results in the images below or see the full survey here: https://www.gp-patient.co.uk/

02/07/2026

Practice Closed for Staff Training - Thursday 9th July

Like other local GP surgeries, we will be closed from 12:30pm on Thursday 9th July to allow our staff to attend mandatory training.

If you need urgent medical help that cannot wait until we reopen, please call 01323 402710 for advice and support.

In a medical emergency, please call 999 or go straight to your nearest A&E department.

Normal opening hours will resume on Friday 10th July:

Hartfield Surgery
🕗 8:00am - 1:00pm
2:00pm - 6:30pm

Groombridge Surgery
🕗 8:00am–1:00pm

02/07/2026

Do you know the ABCDE checklist?

It could help you spot the warning signs of melanoma. Use this quick list to check your moles.

A new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma. If you spot any changes that you think could be cancer, contact your GP.