Om and Shiva Medical Centres

15/09/2026

💙 It’s Sexual Health Awareness Week

Did you know that s*xual health services are free, confidential and available to everyone.

Sexual health clinics can offer:

• Testing and treatment for s*xually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Contraception advice and support
• Information about safer s*x and s*xual health
• Other specialist services, depending on the clinic

🔒 Anything you discuss with the service is treated confidentially.

Find your nearest s*xual health clinic here:
🔗https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/s*xual-health-services/find-a-s*xual-health-clinic/

11/09/2026

⚠️ Sheppey MIU will be closed Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, reopening at 8am on Monday 14 September.

For urgent care, please attend Sittingbourne MIU or call NHS 111.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department.

⚠️ Sheppey Minor Injury Unit (MIU) ⚠️

Please be aware that Sheppey Minor Injury Unit will be closed on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September.

The unit will reopen as normal at 8am on Monday 14 September.

If you need urgent medical advice or treatment, please attend Sittingbourne Minor Injury Unit, at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital in Bell Road, or call NHS 111.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding

07/09/2026

🎗September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month

Swipe to learn the key signs and symptoms to look out for.

You know your body best, so if you notice anything unusual or persistent, contact your GP.

Early diagnosis can make a real difference.

04/09/2026

JOB VACANCY - OM MEDICAL CENTRE
We are a two-site practice with the main site in Sheerness and the branch surgery in Minster. You must be able to start at 8am and finish at 6.30pm as required on the rota. We are currently recruiting two part time roles.

The successful applicant will need to be friendly and welcoming, patient and understanding and confident using the phone. They will work as part of a team but use their own initiative and work with all types of people.

Essential skills include having good communication, IT literacy and excellent customer service.

Duties
- Greet and welcome patients in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer and direct phone calls, managing appointments and patient queries
- Provide general administrative and clerical support
- Perform data entry, process prescriptions and maintain accurate records
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality
- Keep a clean and organised desk/reception area

Experience
- Previous experience as a receptionist or in a similar administrative role preferred but not essential as training will be given
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys providing exceptional customer service in a professional environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the smooth operation of the surgery.

If you are a motivated individual with strong organisational skills and a passion for customer service, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a GP Receptionist. [email protected]

25/08/2026

☀️ Be prepared for the summer bank holiday

With the bank holiday approaching, please remember to plan ahead for your healthcare needs.

💊 Order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time
🏥 Check your local pharmacy opening hours
🏠 Make sure you have essential medicines at home

A little preparation can help make sure you have what you need over the bank holiday weekend.

20/08/2026

💊 PRACTICE PHARMACIST

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Pharmacist looking for a new opportunity?

Our friendly GP surgery on the Isle of Sheppey, serving approximately 7,500 patients, is looking for a Practice Pharmacist to join our team😁

✅️ Negotiable hours
✅️ Minimum 20 hours per week
✅️ Prescriber qualification optional
✅️A key role in Medicines Optimisation
✅️ Close working with our clinicians and management team
✅️ Friendly and supportive working environment

You’ll be responsible for all aspects of Medicines Optimisation and will play an important role in supporting the safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines across our practice.

📩 Interested?
Please email your CV to: [email protected] to express your interest or to arrange an informal discussion about the opportunity.

We’d love to hear from you!😊

18/08/2026

If your child missed an immunisation at school, is home educated or you would prefer to have their immunisation outside the school setting, you can book an appointment at a community immunisation clinic.

Find more information at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

Kent County Council Medway Council Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

11/08/2026

🏥NHS Kent and Medway is planning how health and care services could improve from April 2027. Read their plans and take part in their survey.
www.kmhealthandcare.uk/commissioning-intentions
The survey is running until 9am on Tuesday, 1 September.

05/08/2026

💉Check your MeningitisB vaccine eligibility
🔗https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

Almost 90,000 young people had their first MenB vaccination dose in the first two weeks of the new NHS campaign.

MenB can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and sepsis.

You may be eligible for the MenB vaccine if you are:

✅ 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008

✅ Under 25 and starting university or moving into residential further education for the first time

Eligible 17 to 18-year-olds born between these dates can book online if they’re registered with a GP in England.

Eligible under-25s starting university or residential further education can get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy – no GP registration is needed.

You'll need 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks apart, for the best protection.

Search ‘NHS MenB vaccine’ to check eligibility and find out how to get vaccinated.

03/08/2026

⚠️ An amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the East Midlands, East of England, South East of England and London.

A yellow Heat-Health Alert is in place for all other regions of England, apart from the North East.

Alerts are in place from 9am Monday 3rd August to 9am Wednesday 5th August.

How to cope in hot weather:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather