Wigmore & Hempstead Medical Centres

06/11/2025

Please let us know if you are a Veteran so that we can code you correctly.

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTbLai2GaQM

A Public Health England and NHS campaign to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance.

07/10/2025

Get the most from your minor illness appointment!

🩺We offer a minor illness service two days a week, this can be booked through your GP surgery.

01/10/2025

As the new school term kicks off and the weather begins to turn, we’re entering a time when coughs, colds, cold sores, and general aches and pains are on the rise.

Community pharmacies are well-equipped to support patients with these concerns — often without the need for a GP visit.

17/09/2025

NHS Kent and Medway would like to hear people’s views about vaccinations. Many people are eligible for vaccinations across Kent and Medway, including:
babies, children and teenagers
pregnant women
people aged 65 and over
people in ‘at risk’ groups.
We would like to know if the information available about vaccines has allowed people to make an informed decision.

We would also like to hear from those who are eligible for vaccines but have not yet been vaccinated.

Our survey is open until Monday, 27 October. https://www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/vaccines

Find more information about vaccines at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk.

NHS Kent and Medway would like to hear your views about vaccinations. Vaccines are vital for protecting the population of Kent and Medway; vaccines are the best defence we have against viruses including flu, Covid-19, meningitis, and measles, mumps and rubella. Many

09/09/2025

We are aware of the impact the pharmacy issues in Rainham precinct is having on the community.

Please feel free to sign and share the below petition that has been created on behalf of local practices and patients

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

05/09/2025

We are now taking bookings for all of our flu vaccinations.

Eligible patients under the age of 18 and pregnant women will be offered appointments from this month

At risk patients aged 18-64 and patients over the age of 65 can be vaccinated from 1st October onwards.

We are sending text messages with self booking links or you can call the surgery to make your appointment.

Please remember, every year we order our vaccinations in advance to make sure we have enough stock for our patients. Please support your surgery by having your vaccinations with us or letting us know if you do not wish to have one so we are not left with surplus at a cost to the practice

04/09/2025

Measles cases are on the increase. It is never too late to get your child vaccinated. If you are concerned about the vaccines or have any questions, please call us an make an appointment to discuss these with the Practice Nurse.

More information on the vaccinations can be found here: https://www.getvaccinatednow.co.uk/

27/08/2025

To better support GP practices and patients, we are doing a review of patient participation groups (PPG) across Kent. This can help find out which GP practices have a PPG, how they function and to highlight any support needed.

👉Fill in this short survey: https://www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/patient-participation-groups/surveys/patient-participation-group-review

A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group made up of patients, carers, and members of staff from a GP practice. The groups make sure that the patient voice is heard in decision-making.

19/08/2025

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our team.

You will need to be confident, calm, quick thinking and adaptable in this ever changing environment. The role includes but is not limited to; making referrals, booking appointments, dealing with patient queries, processing prescriptions and liaising with 3rd party teams in primary and secondary care.

You will be working 4 hours per day 5 days a week Monday-Friday and shifts will be allocated on a monthly rota basis between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

In return we offer NHS pension scheme, free onsite parking, NHS discounts and an established friendly working environment.

Please email your CV to kelly.mills1@nhs.net

14/08/2025

NHS England messages to patients

This is a reminder that NHS E, supported by Primary Care Support England, may send messages to patients to confirm their home address. This is part of their regular list maintenance activities.

These messages may be sent by letter, email and text message. Emails are sent from NHS Confirm your address . Text messages are sent from NHSdetails.

Details of examples can be seen in the comments.

These messages are confirmed by NHS England as genuine