Cranbrook Medical Practice

12/02/2026

January 2026

A heartfelt thank you to all our patients who took the time to complete a Friends & Family feedback response in January, and to our team members for their continued dedication in caring for our patients. It’s wonderful to see so many positive comments at the start of the year.

The practice continues to make improvements and recruit new clinical and administrative staff to ensure we provide the high-quality care our community deserves.

The annual GP Patient Survey will soon be sent to patients. This survey is run independently on behalf of NHS England, not by the practice, and the results are usually published mid-year. We are grateful for our patients’ continued feedback about our services, which helps us improve the care we provide.

09/02/2026

NOTICE OF PRACTICE CLOSURE TUESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY

Please be aware the practice will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday 10th February in conjunction with our Primary Care Network for Staff Training. This is the first of three planned closures for 2026.

If you require medical assistance during this time, please still contact the practice on 01404 819207 and our lines will redirect your call to the out of hours team from 12.30pm.

We will reopen as normal on Wednesday 11th February. Non-urgent administration requests can still be made during this time via the website. Prescriptions can be ordered quickly and easily via the NHS App or website.

04/02/2026

January 2026

03/02/2026

* PLEASE NOTE *
We are currently experiencing some technical issues with our phones, we are sorry for any inconvenience caused, we are trying to resolve the issue.

27/01/2026

⚠️Like many others, we’re experiencing disruption this morning due to road conditions and flooding across the area.

We may have reduced phone coverage and limited staff on site for the first part of the morning.

For non-urgent queries, E-Consult remains available as an alternative way to contact us. Thank you for your understanding.⚠️

22/01/2026

Accessing Maternity Services at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is changing from 2nd February 2026, more information below:

17/01/2026

From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage.

Explore resources and support at Best Start In Life: beststartinlife.gov.uk

16/01/2026

Have you ever served in the UK Armed Forces?

If the answer is Yes, please tell us. It could be relevant to your health and means you’ll get the support that’s right for you.

Find out more at nhs.uk/veterans

15/01/2026

December 2025

09/01/2026

Supporting Our Patients with Trusted Information

We always aim to share as much helpful information as possible to support our patients. Sometimes, when we highlight one topic, it can naturally raise questions about who else can help or where to find support for other conditions.

That’s why we encourage you to take a look at the pages we follow — these include a range of official organisations, charities and public services offering reliable information, advice, and support across many medical conditions and local services.

We’ll continue to add more as we discover them, so if there’s a page you think we should be following, let us know in the comments below 👇

Together, we can help connect people with the support they need 💙

Information shared on this page is intended for general guidance only. Views and information belong to the original source, and we are not responsible for the content of external pages. For personal medical advice, please contact your healthcare professional.

09/01/2026

Please note that our admin team is currently short-staffed today, so response times may be longer than usual. We have welcomed new team members, however they are still completing their training. Thank you for your patience.

06/01/2026

🚨 Important Safety Alert for Parents in the UK 🚨

Some baby milk products have been recalled in the UK due to potential safety concerns. If you are using infant formula:

🍼 Check the product name, batch number, and expiry date
🍼 Do not use any product included in the recall
🍼 Follow the recall guidance for returns or refunds
🍼 Contact your GP or health visitor if your baby shows any unusual symptoms

Your baby’s safety comes first.

For the latest and official updates, always check the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website or trusted news sources.

Please share to help other parents stay informed.

The safety and wellbeing of babies is our absolute priority. As a precautionary measure, Nestlé is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula.