The Elms Medical Centre

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

12/06/2026

27/05/2026

VACANCY: CLEANER – 18.5 hours
The Elms Medical Practice, Tilley Close, Hoo ME3 9AE.

We are looking for an experienced cleaner to join our housekeeping team. The post holder will work daily at Hoo with a weekly clean at the High Halstow branch and occasional travel to our Allhallows branch.

HOURS:
• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 8pm – 11pm (3 hours)
• Wednesday: 8pm – 1am (5 hours)
• Thursday: 8pm – 11pm (3 hours)
• Friday: 9.30am – 11.00am (1.5 hours at High Halstow)

SALARY: £12.75 PER HOUR

HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV and a covering letter to the Practice Manager by midnight on Thursday 4th June 2026.
This can be by hand, post or online via our website: https://www.elmsmedicalkent.nhs.uk/contact-us-form

20/05/2026

Be Prepared for the Bank Holiday Monday 25th May

The Stop Think Choose website lists a range of treatment options, including a map of pharmacies and details of urgent care services in Kent and Medway. Visit www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk to find out more.

Get the right help when you need it.

20/05/2026

* IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICE *

Thursday 21 May 2026

The Elms Medical Practice (including all branch sites and dispensary) will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 21 May 2026 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.

01/05/2026

* Five Year Strategy *

The NHS in Kent and Medway faces rising demand for health and care services – it faces significant financial pressures, fragmented ways of delivering services and persistent health inequalities that must be reduced. That's why NHS Kent and Medway is designing a new five‑year strategy to create fairer, sustainable, future‑ready healthcare for residents.
https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/five-year-strategy

They want to hear from you about what matters most. Help shape how the five-year strategy can be turned into real change:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/5yearstrategy

20/04/2026

** Important eConsult Announcement **

Due to a significant IT outage currently affecting GP practices across Kent and Medway, we have temporarily disabled access to eConsult.

This decision has been made to ensure patient safety and to prevent delays or issues with processing your request. We understand this may be inconvenient and appreciate your patience during this time.

If you require medical assistance, please contact the practice directly by phone. For urgent medical concerns, please seek appropriate care via NHS 111 or, in an emergency, dial 999.

Our IT providers are actively investigating the problem and have all available resources focused on resolving the issue as quickly as possible.

17/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer screening is a test you do at home that checks for signs of bowel cancer. It's offered to people aged 50 to 74.

https://www.kentandmedwaycanceralliance.nhs.uk/bowel-cancer-and-screening-awareness-personal-experiences

Find out about bowel cancer screening, including why it’s done, who it’s for, how to do the test, and when you’ll get your results.

13/04/2026

Spring Covid-19 Vaccine Communications
13 April until 30 June 2026

Eligible patients in Kent and Medway include:

- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in a care home for older adults
- people aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system.

https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/vaccinations

30/03/2026

LIMITED Ear Syringing appointments available for our patients on Friday 10 April. Please complete an eConsult for an appointment