The Elms Medical Centre

28/08/2026

RSV VACCINES - PATIENT INFORMATION

RSV is a common virus that nearly all of us will get at some point in our lives, but as we get older we’re more at risk of becoming severely ill with it.
RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and a free NHS vaccine is now available to anyone aged 75-79.
A single dose of the vaccine can help protect from RSV, which causes coughs, colds, sore throats and lung infection.

We will contact you to book an appointment.

Further information can be found at:

Find out about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including the symptoms, when to get medical help and how to reduce the risk of getting it.

26/08/2026

* Bank Holiday Weekend - Be Prepared *

Order any repeat prescriptions early, as GP practices and some pharmacies will be closed on Monday 31 August.

Check the link below to see alternative services to A&E, such as urgent treatment centres and pharmacies.
https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/choosing-the-right-service

Please see map of pharmacies opening over the bank holiday weekend.
https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/index.cfm?page=pharmacy-opening-times

26/08/2026

* IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICE *

Thursday 27 August

The Elms Medical Practice (including all branch sites and dispensary) will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 27 August for Staff Training.

If you need medical help during these hours please use NHS 111 Online (for anyone aged 5 years and over) or Call 111 (for children under the age of 5 years).

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Elms Medical Centre

12/08/2026

URGENT MESSAGE FOR PATIENTS

We are very unexpectedly short staffed today and for the rest of the week. This includes clinical and non clinical staff.

We are also having to move some appointments for which we apologise. Please do bear with us, we are doing our very best to deal with your queries.

Please also remember that you can self refer for a number of issues - please see our website https://www.elmsmedicalkent.nhs.uk/self-referral-services

In addition, the Pharmacy can deal with a lot of issues as well.
https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/pharmacy/

Thank you for your patience

Self Referral Services

31/07/2026

Release the pressure
https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/release-the-pressure

27/07/2026

Get ready for the summer holidays

Click below for information about health services, vaccinations, and common childhood health problems.

15/07/2026

12/06/2026

* IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICE *

Tuesday 16th June

The Elms Medical Practice (including all branch sites and dispensary) will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday 16th June for Staff Training.

If you need medical help during these hours, please use NHS 111 Online (anyone aged 5 years and over) or Call 111 (children under the age of 5 years)

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency

We apologise for any inconvenience