Springhead Health

27/05/2026

Due to ongoing IT issues, Anima will remain closed. As a result, patients will be booked into appointments over the phone. Please note that once capacity has been reached, patients will be directed to the most appropriate available services.

Thank you for your understanding and patientce.

26/05/2026

Good morning,
We currently have no internet. This means we are unable to connect to our clinical systems on the computers This also leaves us without our phone lines.
We are working hard to resolve the issue and hope to be back online as soon as possible.
We will keep you updated.
Thank you

22/05/2026

World Pre-eclampsia Day, 22nd May

Pre-eclampsia is caused by a defect in the placenta, which forms the link between mother and baby. Worldwide, nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies lose their lives each year to pre-eclampsia and related disorders during pregnancy.

Symptom recognition, and a swift response from healthcare workers is vitally important to reduce the risk of serious illness and death.

You can find out more about pre-eclampsia and visit a link to a special webinar for World Pre-Eclampsia Day at https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/world-pre-eclampsia-day/

21/05/2026

Global Accessibility Awareness Day, 21st May

Global Accessibility Awareness Day aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion.

There are more than one billion people worldwide with disabilities and impairments, and many of them struggle to interact with digital systems due to issues such as poor design, complex language, no alt text or captioning, and navigation difficulties.

You can get involved in raising awareness by hosting or attending one of the many events, and find out more about how you can make your own digital pages more accessible at: https://accessibility.day

20/05/2026

International Human Resources Day, 20th May

On International Human Resources Day, HR professionals come together to celebrate their profession and its positive impact on people and organisations. Throughout May, there are many events taking place, giving HR professionals the chance to learn, connect, and share best practices. Topics include mental health, leadership in times of change, and the future of remote work.

There are lots of ideas for the ways individuals and organisations can get involved on the website: https://internationalhrday.org

19/05/2026

**Advance Notice**
The surgery will be closing at 1pm today for staff training. This is across all of the Kent & Medway area.
Please note, appointment availability may be reduced.
If you require medical assistance or advice during this closure, please call 111, attend the Urgent Treatment Centre in Gravesend or visit your local pharmacy.
For emergencies, please visit A&E or call 999.
The surgery will re-open as normal tomorrow at 8am

18/05/2026

**Advance Notice**
The surgery will be closing at 1pm on Tuesday 19th May for staff training. This is across all of the Kent & Medway area.
Please note, appointment availability may be reduced.
If you require medical assistance or advice during this closure, please call 111, attend the Urgent Treatment Centre in Gravesend or visit your local pharmacy.
For emergencies, please visit A&E or call 999.
The surgery will re-open as normal on Wednesday 20th May at 8am

18/05/2026

Learning at Work Week, 18th–24th May

Learning at Work Week is an event designed to build learning cultures at work and highlight the importance and benefits of continual learning and development.

Campaign for Learning provide resources, activities and ideas to help employers in any workplace run events, to help to raise awareness and engagement with learning opportunities in the workplace to benefit everybody.

There are lots of free resources and activity ideas to get your organisation started on the website: https://www.learningatworkweek.com/...spx?hkey=85e15104-acd9-447e-9785-75173eda280e

17/05/2026

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17th May

IDAHOBIT is a global moment for collective action, awareness, solidarity, and visibility, bringing together individuals, organisations, and governments under a shared global theme to raise awareness about the issues facing LGBTQIA+ people, and to advocate for policies and laws that protect their rights.

IDAHOBIT is currently celebrated in 155 countries and territories, including 35 where consensual same-sex acts are illegal. Communities in different places can organise their own initiatives while contributing to a shared global impact.

You can get involved at https://may17.org/idahobit/

15/05/2026

REDS4VEDS, 15th May

Vascular EDS is a rare and life-threatening type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which affects tissues, arteries and internal organs, making them extremely fragile, and people with this syndrome are at risk of sudden arterial or organ rupture. Because it is rare, affecting only 1 in 90,000 people, many health professionals will not have seen someone with this diagnosis.

On REDS4VEDS Day, we are invited to raise awareness of this condition, and you can join in! Wear red, take a photo, and share it on your socials using . Find out more at

REDS4VEDS DAY is a global campaign which takes place on the third Friday of May each year. The aim of the campaign is to help raise the profile of Vascular EDS.