Waterfield House Surgery

03/12/2025

We have had a delivery today of bottled water. Any patients in need during the water shortage is welcome to collect from the surgery car park.

02/12/2025

If you are eligible for winter vaccines, you can get a free flu or Covid-19 vaccine at Number One Community Centre in Tunbridge Wells every Friday from 10am to 4pm.
No appointment needed, just walk-in.

➡ Find more information at www.GetVaccinated.Now.co.uk

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Southborough Town Council
Number One Community Trust

02/12/2025

Millions of adults across the country could improve their health and wellbeing by making small changes to their lifestyle. The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help 🍎💤🏃

Take the quiz to receive your overall score and receive personalised recommendations. Whether you want to eat better, move more, drink less or sleep deeper, the NHS has a plan that’s right for you.

Take the quiz now: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

24/11/2025

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service now includes oral emergency contraception (morning after pill).

💊 This important update means women in Kent and Medway can now access free oral contraception and emergency contraception directly from their local community pharmacy.

🏥 NHS pharmacies are accessible, convenient, and trusted places to get advice and support for contraception management – helping more people take control of their reproductive health.

📢 Spread the word and help make sure everyone knows about this new service.
www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk/pharmacy

21/11/2025

If you’re eligible and haven’t yet had your flu vaccination, please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

21/11/2025

19/11/2025

Did you know that nine in ten children, and four in five adults, in the UK are eating more sugar than recommended? This raises the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay – starting from childhood.

This week is all about raising awareness, making informed choices and calling for better food policies to support healthier lives.

This Sugar Awareness Week, the theme is ‘Cutting Through the Sweet Talk: What You See Isn’t What You Eat’, highlighting the importance of looking past marketing and packaging.

Terms such as ‘smart snacking’ can distract from the nutritional value of a food.
Always read the label
Swap sugary drinks for water
Choose whole, unprocessed snacks
Try the NHS food scanner to look into labels in more detail:

See healthier swaps and bring food labels to life with the NHS Food Scanner from Better Health. Click for download links or to find out more.

17/11/2025

Winter weather warnings and staying warm

Feeling the chill this winter? Keeping warm is essential for your well-being and health. Here are a few tips on warming up when it’s cold outside:

Reduce draughts where you can
Layer up – wear lots of layers of thinner clothing
Cover extremities – hats, gloves, thick socks and scarves
Eat healthily with plenty of hot drinks
Avoid alcohol
Keep moving
Keeping the cold at bay can help you to stay healthy over these wintry months.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/informatio...keep-well-this-winter/stay-healthy-in-winter/

If you’re retired and struggling with costs this winter, check if you’re eligible for the winter fuel payment. If you were born before 22nd September 1959, you could get help to pay your heating bills for the winter of 2025 to 2026.
https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment

Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility

14/11/2025

www.diabetes.org.uk/the4Ts

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

💙 We want you to get the right care, at the right time!
All appointment requests go through a quick review so our team can make sure you’re seen by the right person for your needs — whether that’s a GP, nurse, or pharmacist.

05/11/2025

Surgery will be closed on Tuesday 6th November 2025 from 1pm to 6.30pm due to staff training.
To access help when the surgery is closed please visit stopthinkchoose.co.uk

Get the right help when you need it.