The Vine Medical Centre

28/07/2026

📢 14:30 UPDATE

We now have full functionality restored, although our systems are running a little slower than usual.

We would like to sincerely thank all our patients for their support, patience, and kindness this morning while we experienced the IT outage.

The Vine Medical Centre Team 💙

📢 Patient Notice 📢

We are currently experiencing an IT issue affecting GP practices across Kent and Medway, which means we do not have access to our computer systems at present.

Our IT provider is investigating the issue and working to restore services as quickly as possible.

Please bear with us while we continue to support patients in the best way we can. We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide updates when available.

Thank you for your patience.
The Vine Medical Centre

13/07/2026

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

13/07/2026

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10/07/2026

The Boobie Brunch is back next week! 💖

A friendly reminder to our patients and community about The Boobie Brunch, a friendly and supportive group for anyone who has received a breast cancer diagnosis.

Join others with shared experiences for a relaxed morning of conversation, support and friendship.

📍 The Summit Cafe, Maidstone, ME20 7PT
📅 Tuesday 15th July
🕙 10am – 12pm

For more information, please see the poster:

06/07/2026

Free condoms delivered or ready to collect 📦

If you're aged 16–24 and living in Kent, you can order free condoms through SH.UK and choose delivery to your door or collection from a local pick-up point.

Looking for support outside this age range? SH.UK's Integrated Sexual Health Service offers free, confidential advice and support for people of all ages, including STI testing, contraception and safer s*x information.

🔗 Visit: www.sh.uk/condoms/mtw-kent

29/06/2026

The experienced staff at are available to provide non-clinical emotional, social and practical support if you are in crisis or feel you are heading toward a crisis situation. They also offer help in creating staying well and crisis plans, and support visitors to access other organisations that may be useful to them.

www.mhm.org.uk | [email protected] | us or drop in (6pm-11pm): Kestrel House, Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LU or call 07484 061 684

22/06/2026

🚧 Patient Notice – Upcoming Roadworks 🚧

Please be aware that roadworks will be taking place outside the surgery from Friday 3rd July for approximately one week.

This may cause increased traffic and delays in the local area, so we kindly ask patients to allow extra time when travelling to and from appointments.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while these works are carried out.

28/05/2026

📣 We’re Accepting New Patients 📣

The Vine Medical Centre is welcoming new registrations for patients in ME16 and parts of ME18.

✅ Check if you're in our catchment area:
https://bit.ly/vine-catchment
📝 Register online:
https://bit.ly/vine-register

🩺 How we work
◦ Submit an online request (Anima) Mon–Fri, 08:00–18:30
◦ A GP reviews your request and responds within one working day with a plan

📅 Routine appointments typically within 2 weeks
🧪 Blood tests usually within 1 week if needed

Caring for our community with compassion, kindness and commitment 💙

08/05/2026

🌸 You’re Invited: The Boobie Brunch 💕 🌸

Have you had a breast cancer diagnosis? You’re not alone 💗
Join The Boobie Brunch: a relaxed, welcoming space to connect, chat, and lift each other up over good food and great company.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or further along your journey, this is your time to share, support, and simply be with people who truly understand. 💞

✨ See the photos for full details
📸 Location, date & how to join included

23/04/2026

We wanted to make our patients aware of a new resource from NHS Kent and Medway that may be helpful for when patients needing to visit an urgent treatment centre (UTC).

A new web page is now available which shows live waiting times for urgent treatment centres across the county. This can be accessed here:

www.kmhealthandcare.uk/urgent-care

This replaces any previous WaitLess application you may already have.

Urgent treatment centres offer care for injuries and illnesses that are urgent but not life-threatening.