The Grange Practice

04/06/2026

Wear Yellow day - 12 June
On 12 June, people across the country will be
taking part in Wear Yellow Day to raise
awareness of cystic fibrosis and support those
living with the condition.

If you're visiting the practice that day, you may
notice some of our staff wearing yellow. We are
proud to join in and help spread awareness of
cystic fibrosis within our community.

13/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week – Staff Taking Action

This week, to promote mental health awareness week amongst our workforce here at The Grange Practice, we have taken several actions.

One of our Patient Advisors, a former Chef, baked cakes and brought them in. He spent a mindful 3 hours making them. They were absolutely delicious and were well received by all staff.

Pin badges and printed/emailed self-help techniques were distributed to all staff and information has been put up around the waiting room for patients.

Some staff took action by going on a wellbeing walk, being out in nature, getting fresh air and getting exercise, all ways to support their mental health.

08/05/2026

20/04/2026

We are having some technical difficulties this morning with our systems. We have our IT company working to resolve the issue.

Please note there maybe a delay with appointments,

Thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Grange.

07/04/2026

We are having some technical difficulties this morning with our systems this is a Kent wide issue. We have out IT company working to resolve the issue.

Thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Grange.

30/03/2026

The Easter bank holiday coming up, please note the below pharmacy opening times.

Please submit your requests with the Friday and Monday closures in mind.

Thanks

The Grange

20/03/2026

📢Antibiotics and vaccine clinics update⬇️
Preventative antibiotics and vaccines are available to:
- anyone who attended the Club Chemistry venue from 5 March to 15 March
- year 12 and 13 pupils at four schools
- University of Kent students living on the Canterbury campus and staff
- close contacts of confirmed or suspected cases.
Find your nearest clinic and check opening times on our website: https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-antibiotic-and...
Important information:
- No booking is needed, just turn up during the times above
- Please bring your NHS number if you have it
- Bring a bottle of water if you can
📍 If you have already left Kent, please contact your GP for advice and access to treatment.
⚠️ Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.
➡More information: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

Updates and information on the meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area.

16/03/2026

More emergency antibiotics are available for people who attended a Canterbury venue earlier this month. Antibiotic tablets are offered to people who do not have symptoms, as a precautionary measure.

People who visited Club Chemistry on March 5, 6 and 7 are eligible for free medication at four temporary clinics.

People who live on the University of Kent campus at Canterbury are also eligible.

No booking is needed and you do not need to bring ID, but bring your NHS number, if you have it. A bottle of water is recommended.

16,000 students in the Canterbury area have already been contacted by the UK Health Security Agency and where needed have been offered antibiotics on the University of Kent campus.

Antibiotic clinic details
Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ
Open until 8pm tonight, last patient at 7.30pm and tomorrow from 9am to 8pm.

Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG
Open today until 8pm (last patient at 7.30pm and tomorrow from 8.30am).

Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA
Open tonight from 5 to 7pm and Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm)

Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT
From Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 7.30pm

Who is eligible for precautionary antibiotics?
all students and staff living on campus at University of Kent
close household contacts of cases who have been identified by UKHSA or who self-identify as having contact with a confirmed case
Club Chemistry staff
Club Chemistry attendees 5-7 March.
What are the symptoms to look out for?
symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can include:
a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
sudden onset of high fever
severe and worsening headache
stiff neck
vomiting and diarrhoea
joint and muscle pain
dislike of bright lights
very cold hands and feet
seizures
confusion or delirium
extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking.
If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999.

16/03/2026

Important Patient Notice: Local Meningitis (Meningococcal Disease) Outbreak

We are aware of the recent reports of a local outbreak of meningitis, and we understand that many of our patients may be feeling concerned. Please read the information below carefully.

Symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia can include:
A rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
Sudden onset of high fever
Severe or worsening headache
Stiff neck
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Joint or muscle pain
Sensitivity to bright lights
Very cold hands and feet
Seizures
Confusion or delirium
Extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking

If you are experiencing ANY of these symptoms:

Do NOT come to the surgery or Urgent Treatment Centre.
Please attend your nearest A&E department immediately—preferably QEQM or William Harvey, who are already managing cases.

If you do NOT have symptoms but are worried:
Please do not contact the surgery or A&E.
Instead, contact UKHSA for advice: [email protected]
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our community safe.

21/01/2026

All of our systems are now back up and running as normal,
Please visit our website to submit an Anima form and contact the surgery for anyother queries.

Thank you for your patience during the IT outage.