Meopham Medical Centre Kent

06/08/2026

We would like to let you know that five new doctors in training have joined our practice this week.
As part of their training, they may occasionally sit in during your consultation with our clinicians to observe and learn. All trainee doctors are bound by the same strict rules of patient confidentiality as all members of our clinical team.
If you would prefer not to have a trainee doctor present during your appointment, please let your clinician know at the start of your consultation. Your decision will be fully respected and will not affect your care in any way.
Thank you for your understanding and support in helping to train the next generation of GPs.

05/08/2026

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
Due to staff shortages our dispensary will be closing at 4PM today Wednesday 05/08/26.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

05/08/2026

The practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 12/08/26 for important staff training. We will reopen 8AM on Thursday 13/08/26
These dates are set by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board to ensure that primary care staff have protected learning time for essential training and development needed to deliver the possible service to patients.
This includes the dispensary so please remember to collect repeat prescriptions outside of these times.
During these times there will be an on call service running. For urgent medical care please call 111, or 999 in an medical emergency.

29/07/2026

Join us this Friday 31/07/26 12-2. We will be joined by great local organisations such as ADSS, the community Cupboard, Porchlight, Longfield Poly Clinic, Carers First, Kooth, Slimming World, North Kent Mind, Walk Tall, our neighbours Meopham Leisure Centre, Gravesham Council, Sheila May's, Slide away & more.

🌟 Community Health & Wellbeing Event 2026 🌟

Friday 31st July 2026 12-2PM (surgery car park)

Join us for our annual Community Health & Wellbeing Event, bringing together a range of local organisations and services to provide valuable health information, advice, and support for you and your family.

There will be plenty to see and do, including:

✅ Free health and wellbeing advice from local organisations
✅ Blood pressure checks in our health tent
✅ Have a go on our fun and interactive smoothie bike
✅ Free face painting for children (or adults 😉)
✅ Opportunities to learn more about local community services and support available to you

Please help us make this event a success by sharing this invitation with family, friends, and members of the community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

28/07/2026

Day trips available from The Cottage Community.
Please contact them directly to book.

28/07/2026

Join us this Friday, 31st July 2026 12-2 at the surgery.
Our PPG will be hosting a stall where you'll have the chance to win one of these giant teddies.
Guess the teddy's name, 50p a guess. The winner will be chosen at random. All monies raised will go towards the Meopham community Garden.
We look forward to seeing you then!

24/07/2026

🚲 Cycle to Meopham Medical Centre 🚲
We are delighted to share that a new bike rack has been installed at the surgery.
For patients who are able to cycle, this provides a convenient place to park when attending appointments and supports healthier, more sustainable travel within our community.
We would like to thank Meopham Parish Council for their generous grant and ongoing support, which helped make this project possible.
We hope many of our patients and visitors will make use of this new facility.

21/07/2026

Join us next Friday 31st July 2026 12-2 the the surgery for our annual Health & wellbeing Event.
Please share - thank you - MMC

🌟 Community Health & Wellbeing Event 2026 🌟

Friday 31st July 2026 12-2PM (surgery car park)

Join us for our annual Community Health & Wellbeing Event, bringing together a range of local organisations and services to provide valuable health information, advice, and support for you and your family.

There will be plenty to see and do, including:

✅ Free health and wellbeing advice from local organisations
✅ Blood pressure checks in our health tent
✅ Have a go on our fun and interactive smoothie bike
✅ Free face painting for children (or adults 😉)
✅ Opportunities to learn more about local community services and support available to you

Please help us make this event a success by sharing this invitation with family, friends, and members of the community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

17/07/2026

The NHS is urging parents and carers to check if their child has both does of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Please check your child’s Red Book to see if they have missed any vaccines or check with their GP if you are unsure.

Find more information at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

17/07/2026

Lung cancer screening
If you're aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked, you may be given the opportunity to take part in lung cancer screening, with a lung health check.
You will be eligible if all of the following apply to you:
you live in an area where lung health checks are currently offered
you're aged between 55 and 74
you're registered with a GP surgery
you're a current or former smoke
You can self refer using the link or by calling 01322 743778
https://www.kentandmedwaycanceralliance.nhs.uk/lung-cancer