Coastal Medical Partnership

28/03/2026

You can do so much more with the NHS App than you realise. View your GP health record, check your test results, receive direct messages from the NHS, and request your repeat prescriptions quickly and easily. Tap the NHS App

26/03/2026

You can do so much more with the NHS App than you realise. View your GP health record, check your test results, receive direct messages from the NHS, and request your repeat prescriptions quickly and easily.
Learn more here: https://www.coastalmedicalpartnership.nhs.uk/the-nhs-app-and-nhs-website
Tap the NHS App

26/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen.

WHAT IS SOCIAL PRESCRIBING?
Social prescribing in the UK is a NHS England approach that connects people with non-medical community support—such as volunteering, arts, gardening, or debt advice—to improve health and wellbeing. Primarily designed for people with long-term conditions, low-level mental health issues, or loneliness, it uses "link workers" to provide personalised support, often referring people through GP practices.

Key Aspects of Social Prescribing:

What it addresses: It addresses root causes of health issues, including loneliness, social isolation, debt, and housing issues, rather than just treating symptoms with medicine.

The Role of Link Workers: These professionals give patients time to discuss "what matters to me," building a tailored plan to connect them with community services.

Types of Support: Activities can include Arts Council England cooking clubs, walking groups, NHS England nature-based activities ("green social prescribing"), art classes, or volunteering.

Benefits: It helps individuals reduce anxiety, increase confidence, improve physical health, and feel more connected to their community.

Access: At Coastal Medical Partnership, your GP can refer you to the Social Prescriber if appropriate. Social prescribing is not intended to replace traditional clinical care, but to work alongside it for a more holistic approach.

24/03/2026

You can do so much more with the NHS App than you may realise:
You can quickly and easily request your repeat prescription. And if you turn on notifications, you’ll get messages and appointment reminders as soon as they’re sent.
You can also view your GP health record in record time, get your test results faster.
You can download the NHS App onto your phone or tablet from the App store on
Apple devices, or the Google Play Store on Android devices.
Once you’ve set up the NHS App, you can order repeat prescriptions, view your health record and test results securely, book and manage appointments, manage your organ donation decision, view your NHS number and use NHS 111 online. Also, you can search conditions and treatments and find NHS services near you on the NHS App. Discover what you can do in the NHS App today, visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp/
Tap the NHS App.

24/03/2026

Coastal Medical Partnership - Social Media Policy

We appreciate some people may choose to share their opinions or comments regarding services on social media.

Sadly, our experience is that comments posted on social media can be of a negative nature and attract all manner of further negative responses, often leading to defamatory comments and incorrect information rather than constructive feedback about the Surgery. Our staff work extremely hard and we are committed to protecting them from harmful or upsetting comments.

We welcome all feedback – positive and negative - as it gives us the opportunity to review the services we provide and where necessary, make changes or improvements.

As a Practice, we will not act upon or respond to concerns raised via social media. If you have a complaint about our services we would encourage you to report this to our Operations Managers who will investigate and respond to any concerns raised. Our full complaints procedure is available here: https://www.coastalmedicalpartnership.nhs.uk/learn-more-about-our-concerns-and-complaints-procedure

20/03/2026

Meningitis B Outbreak

We have all been very saddened to read about the Meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and the subsequent deaths. We have been monitoring the situation closely, and both the Government and JCVI are currently assessing the options in terms of vaccination programmes.

All GP surgeries nationwide have now been asked to provide a very limited vaccination programme as follows:

Vaccination is now available to everyone who has been offered preventative antibiotic treatment as part of this outbreak. At the present time, this includes:
a. Students at the University of Kent who are normally resident on the Canterbury Campus, including those who may have now travelled home. Some staff living or working in these Halls of Residence have also been offered antibiotic prophylaxis.
b. Students in relevant halls of residence or other private dwellings who attend other universities in Canterbury and have been advised to take an antibiotic due to a close contact.
c. Individuals who attended Club Chemistry from 5 March until it closed voluntarily on March 16.

This list may be added to in the coming days as further information emerges. If the above criteria apply to you then please contact the surgery on 01425 201111.

If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest emergency department or calling 999. For the most reliable and up to date information on Meningitis, please visit the NHS website via the following link -

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

20/03/2026

Hay fever season is approaching, some useful tips on how to manage your symptoms

Hay fever season is fast approaching so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself if you suffer with it.

Hay fever is a common allergy to pollen that causes symptoms a bit like a cold – these can include sneezing and coughing, runny nose, red or itchy eyes, headaches and tiredness. There is no cure for it, but there are treatments that can help and your pharmacist will be able to advise on the best for you.

Here are some of our top tips on managing hay fever:

Do...

✅️ put petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) around your nostrils to trap pollen
✅️ wear wraparound sunglasses, a mask or a wide-brimmed hat to stop pollen getting into your nose and eyes
✅️ shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
✅️ keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
✅️ vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
✅️ try to use a pollen filter in the air vents of your car, if you have one, and a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner

Don’t...

❌️ cut grass or walk on grass
❌️ spend too much time outside
❌️ keep fresh flowers in the house
❌️ smoke or be around smoke – it makes your symptoms worse
❌️ dry clothes outside – they can catch pollen

19/03/2026

Beginning Tuesday 28th April ☕️

The aim of the group is to support those living with dementia or mental health issues, and those effected by loneliness and social isolation.

19/03/2026

Have your say on dementia support in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 🧠

Dementia affects an estimated 28,000 people across our area.

We’re working with NHS partners, local councils, and voluntary and community organisations to develop a new Dementia Strategy for Hampshire – and we want to hear from you.

Your views will help shape the support and services available for:
• People living with dementia
• Unpaid carers
• Families
• Professionals

You can take part in the survey via the link in the comments.

Please share your views by Sunday 12 April 📆



Alzheimer's Society Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust