Fishergate Hill Surgery

16/04/2026

💻 Need help from the surgery? Use our online form

Submitting your request online helps our team review your query and direct it to the most appropriate service. You can use the form for:

• Medical queries
• Administrative requests
• Fit notes
• Medication queries

Submit your request here:
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81169 or via the NHS app.

14/04/2026

📱 Manage your healthcare with the NHS App

Did you know you can manage many things without contacting the surgery?

Using the NHS App you can:

• Order repeat prescriptions
• View parts of your medical record
• Check test results
• Receive messages from the surgery

Download the NHS App today and make managing your health easier.

10/04/2026

💙 April is Stress Awareness Month

Stress is something many of us experience from time to time. While some stress is normal, ongoing stress can affect both your mental and physical health.

Some simple ways to help manage stress include:

• Getting enough sleep
• Staying active
• Talking to someone you trust
• Taking regular breaks from work or screens

01/04/2026

🩸 BLOOD TEST APPOINTMENTS
Patients who need to book a blood test following a hospital‑initiated request are reminded that only a limited number of hospital only request appointments are available at the practice.

We also offer appointments for:

- Clinically urgent blood tests requested by your GP
- Pre‑booked routine blood test appointments

The community clinics will no longer be available for blood sampling.

30/03/2026

Please note that the practice will be closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April due to the Easter Bank Holiday.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th April.

If you require medical assistance while we are closed:
• For urgent medical advice, please contact NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
• In a medical emergency, please dial 999

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish all our patients a happy and safe Easter weekend. 🐣🌷

23/03/2026

Reception Update
Due to staff illness our reception team is short staffed today. Please use our online form where possible:
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81169⁠
📞 Please only phone if your request is urgent or you cannot access the form.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Contact us about your request

20/03/2026

We have been informed of a medicine recall affecting one batch of Ramipril 5mg capsules manufactured by Crescent Pharma.
👉 Batch number affected: GR164099
👉 Expiry date: October 2026
Some packs may contain the wrong medication (Amlodipine tablets) instead of Ramipril capsules.

If you take Ramipril 5mg capsules:
✔️ Check the batch number on the box
✔️ Check the contents inside the pack

If your box contains Ramipril - no action is required.
If your pack contains Amlodipine instead of Ramipril - Please contact your pharmacy as soon as possible.

Both medicines treat blood pressure, but taking the wrong one may cause dizziness or light-headedness.

👉 If you feel unwell, please seek medical advice.

20/03/2026

We are aware of recent national reports of Meningitis B in the Kent area.

At present, there is no impact in our local area, and we are awaiting official guidance. We will keep our patients updated if anything changes.

Common symptoms to look out for include:
• Fever
• Severe headache
• Vomiting
• Stiff neck
• Sensitivity to light
• Drowsiness or confusion
• A rash that does not fade when pressed (this may not always appear)

03/03/2026

Patient Notice:

The surgery will be closed for staff training from 1pm on Tuesday 10th March 2026. We will re open at 8am Wednesday 11th March 2026.

Please contact 111 for advice.

12/01/2026

⚠️ Planned IT Work – Friday 12pm to 2pm ⚠️

On Friday (16th January), we will be carrying out essential IT work and will temporarily lose internet access between 12:00pm and 2:00pm.

We have a plan in place to minimise disruption, and appointments will go ahead as scheduled in this 2 hour period.

Although there shouldn't be, please be aware that there may be some interruption to phone services during this time.

Thank you for your understanding while we carry out this important work to support our services. 💙

07/01/2026

Staying connected matters — for healthcare, family, and everyday life.

As part of the National Databank, we can provide free mobile data SIM cards to members of our community who may be struggling to afford internet access.

Please ask at reception for a form to apply or visit our website at https://www.fishergatehill.nhs.uk/national-databank/

31/12/2025

Wishing all our patients a happy and healthy New Year.