Parcliffe Medical Centre

18/04/2026

Dear Patients,

Social media can be a great resource! However we have recently noticed comments made regarding the practice which we consider to be inappropriate, inaccurate and potentially defamatory.
We strive to provide safe and professional care to all our patients, and such statements undermine the trust and respect required for a constructive
patient–practice relationship.

Please be reminded that should you feel the practice does not meet your requirements you are able to register at another practice.💙

We will not tolerate baseless defamation by patients who are currently registered at our practice. We will also be contacting such patients to make arrangements to register with an alternative GP surgery, due to a breakdown in patient- practice relationship.

Thank you for your understanding and support! 💙

Team Parcliffe

14/04/2026

📣 We will be closed on Wednesday 15th April from 1pm 📣

Our teams will be having some protected time for training and development 📚🖥️⌨️

If you require medical assistance or advice when the Practice is closed please contact ☎️ - 111
Please call 999 for any medical emergencies 🚑

The practice will open as normal from 8am on Thursday 16th of April.

Thank you !

Team Parcliffe

10/04/2026

04/04/2026

Wishing everyone a joyful and happy Easter!

02/04/2026

Local pharmacies that are open over the 🐣 Easter weekend 💊

02/04/2026

18/03/2026

Dear Patients,

As you will know there has been a recent unprecedented increase in meningitis cases in and around Kent.
🚨Meningitis is a very serious infection that can develop quickly and requires urgent attention.

💉 Vaccination is the BEST protection
We strongly encourage all parents and carers to ensure their children are fully up to date with their routine vaccinations, including those offered through the childhood and school immunisation programmes. These vaccines protect against several types of meningitis and can save lives.

Symptoms of meningitis can appear in any order. Some may not appear at all. In the early stages, there may not be a rash, or the rash may fade when pressure is applied.

You should get medical help immediately if you're concerned about yourself or your child.

Trust your instincts and do not wait for all the symptoms to appear or until a rash develops.

Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis include:

*a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass ( may not be easy to see on brown/ black skin check soles of feet)
*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

👶🏻 Babies may also:

*refuse feeds
*be irritable
*have a high-pitched cry
*have a stiff body or be floppy or unresponsive
*have a bulging soft spot on the top of their head

‼️Call 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest A&E immediately if you think you or someone you look after could have meningitis or sepsis

For up to date information on this evolving situation please follow this link:

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

Stay safe and well 💙

There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent. This blog post includes information on MenB and this outbreak, what to do if you are affected and where you can get antibiotics and who is being offered a vaccine.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all those who care and nurture 💕may your day be filled with kindness and warmth💐

08/03/2026

Primary care has always had a predominantly female workforce and Parcliffe Medical Centre is no different!

Today on International Women’s Day, we want to recognise and thank the incredible women who make up the majority of our team at the surgery. 💐
Their dedication, compassion and professionalism make a real difference to our patients every single day!

Thank you for everything you do – today and every day! Happy International Women’s Day! 💜

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

31/12/2025

Dear Patients,

As we step into the New Year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible challenges we’ve faced together over the past year. The NHS, as always, has been under significant pressure, with our teams working tirelessly to provide care to everyone who needs it. But despite these challenges, our staff have continued to show unwavering commitment, turning up every day to ensure that you receive the best care possible.

We also recognise that this year has been one of loss for some of us, whether losing loved ones, friends, or those we have worked alongside. The impact of these losses can never be underestimated, and we want you to know that we are here for you, with compassion and support, as you navigate through these moments of grief.

Your support, understanding, and patience have meant the world to us. The last year has shown us just how important it is to work together, and we are deeply grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us, even during the most difficult times. Whether through kind words, patience during wait times, or simply by showing up when needed, your support has helped keep us going.

As we look ahead we are committed to work with resilience and compassion in the face of every challenge.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy, peaceful, and hopeful New Year. 💙

Please note the surgery is closed on Thursday 1st of January and will re-open as normal on Friday 2nd of January.

Team Parcliffe 💙