Kingsfold Medical Centre

14/04/2026

Please note that we will be closed today from 1pm for staff training.
We will reopen tomorrow at 8am as normal.

For urgent medical advice, please contact 111.
For a medical emergency, always call 999.

Thank you for your understanding.

02/04/2026

Surgery Opening times for Easter :
The surgery will close at 6.30pm today and re-open on Tuesday, 7th April 2026 at 8am.
In cases of emergency, please ring 111.
Wishing all our patients a very happy Easter and a peaceful, relaxing long weekend.

02/04/2026

Heartiest Congratulations, Brenda, on completing 20 years of dedicated service at Kingsfold Medical Centre. Your hard work, compassion and commitment have made a lasting difference to our team and the community we serve. Thank you for everything you’ve given over the years. Here’s to many more meaningful moments together.

30/03/2026

We celebrated a truly remarkable milestone at Kingsfold. After 35 years of dedicated service, we had the honour of saying a heartfelt farewell on Friday to a wonderful colleague , Christine, who has been an irreplaceable part of our journey.

It has been a privilege to work alongside someone so committed, caring, and deeply woven into the story of Kingsfold. Her hard work, kindness, and loyalty have shaped our team and touched the lives of so many over the years. She will forever be a part of who we are.

On Friday, we gathered to give Christine the warm send‑off she deserves, a moment filled with smiles, memories, and gratitude. We’re sharing a few pictures from that special day to honour her incredible contribution.

We wish her all the luck, joy, and happiness in this new chapter of life. May her retirement be filled with everything she loves and more.

Thank you for everything Chris, you will always be part of the Kingsfold family.

💛 Happy Retirement! 💛

21/03/2026

Meningococcal (MenB) vaccination – information for students
NHS England has asked GP practices to provide the MenB vaccine to a small number of students linked to the meningococcal outbreak in Canterbury, Kent, if they have returned home.

Whilst we understand this may be a worrying time, it is clear that is it going to be unlikely for many of our local residents to need vaccination under the current criteria that has been set for GP practices nationally.

ONLY if you have been advised that you are eligible and are currently living locally, please contact reception and inform them that your request relates to the MenB vaccination that is linked to the Canterbury outbreak.

If you have been advised that you are eligible, it is likely you will have been contacted by your university, school, or public health officials because you:

live in specific halls of residence in Canterbury
attended certain venues in Canterbury between 5–16 March, or
have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case

If you have not been contacted directly, you DO NOT need to contact the practice about vaccination.

18/03/2026

18/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

10/03/2026

REMINDER: Please note that the surgery will be closed today from 1:00 PM onwards for staff training.
We will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 AM as usual.
For urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111.
For life-threatening emergencies, dial 999 immediately.

Practice Closure Notice:
Please note that we are closed on Tuesday, 10th March from 1:00 PM for staff training.

We will reopen on Wednesday, 11th March at 8:00 AM as usual.

For urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111.

For life-threatening emergencies, dial 999 immediately.

09/03/2026

Practice Closure Notice:
Please note that we are closed on Tuesday, 10th March from 1:00 PM for staff training.

We will reopen on Wednesday, 11th March at 8:00 AM as usual.

For urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111.

For life-threatening emergencies, dial 999 immediately.

26/02/2026

Important Update:
We are currently experiencing staff shortages due to sickness. We are doing everything we can to accommodate patients, and we appreciate your patience during this time.

Please attend your appointment as normal unless you have been advised otherwise. If your appointment needs to be rescheduled, we will contact you directly.

23/02/2026

📢 Important Update from the Practice
We are still experiencing significant staff sickness, which has affected our capacity over the past couple of weeks. As a result, we may need to reschedule some appointments.
We understand how frustrating this can be and sincerely appreciate your patience. Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to accommodate patients wherever possible.
If your appointment needs to be rearranged, we will contact you directly.
If you have not received a call from us, please attend your appointment as scheduled.
Thank you very much for your understanding and support during this time.

20/02/2026

Update-

We are pleased to inform our patients that all of our systems are now back online and functioning normally.

Appointments: All scheduled appointments will proceed as planned.

Contact: You can now reach us via our usual digital channels and phone lines.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while our team worked to resolve these technical issues.