Medway Rainham PCN

Medway Rainham PCN Welcome to Medway Rainham Primary Care Network. We are a group of 8 GP practices working collaboratively since July 2019.

Our vision is to ‘share best practice and make meaningful changes together so that we can give better care to our patients'.

🌟Welcome to our patient Newsletter🌟We’re delighted to share our brand-new patient newsletter with you. Inside, you’ll fi...
01/12/2025

🌟Welcome to our patient Newsletter🌟

We’re delighted to share our brand-new patient newsletter with you. Inside, you’ll find useful information on our services, PCN updates, upcoming awareness days, and more. We’re committed to keeping our community informed and connected—and we hope this newsletter becomes a valuable resource for you. We aim to publish these every 2 months with our latest updates.

📱 Have you downloaded the NHS App yet? The NHS App makes it easier to manage your health from the comfort of your home.W...
11/11/2025

📱 Have you downloaded the NHS App yet?

The NHS App makes it easier to manage your health from the comfort of your home.

With the app, you can:
✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ View your medical records
✅ Check your test results
✅ Manage appointments and referrals
✅ Access your COVID-19 vaccination status

It’s quick, secure, and free to use.

Download it today from the App Store or Google Play and take control of your health!

Find out more here 👉 www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

Diabetes UK’s Coffee & Connect – Gillingham is the perfect chance to meet others living with or affected by diabetes in ...
11/11/2025

Diabetes UK’s Coffee & Connect – Gillingham is the perfect chance to meet others living with or affected by diabetes in a relaxed, friendly setting.

📅 When: Last Monday of every month
🕑 Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
📍 Where: Sunlight Centre, 105 Richmond Rd, Gillingham ME7 1LX
💰 Cost: Free to attend!

Whether you have diabetes, are at risk, or care for someone who does, you’re very welcome to join. Come along for support, information, and good company. 💬

Get the most from your minor illness appointment!🩺We offer a minor illness service two days a week, this can be booked t...
07/10/2025

Get the most from your minor illness appointment!

🩺We offer a minor illness service two days a week, this can be booked through your GP surgery.

Your decision has never been more importantMost of us would accept an organ if we needed one, and you are more likely to...
22/09/2025

Your decision has never been more important

Most of us would accept an organ if we needed one, and you are more likely to need a transplant one day, than you are to being a donor.

If you want to be a donor, being on the NHS Organ Donor Register makes it more likely to happen.

Your decision could save up to 9 lives. It's the best thing you'll do today.

Register to be an Organ donor here https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/donate/?

🌟 Need an Appointment Outside Normal Hours?We offer Enhanced Access Appointments – extra appointments in the evenings an...
24/07/2025

🌟 Need an Appointment Outside Normal Hours?

We offer Enhanced Access Appointments – extra appointments in the evenings and on weekends to make it easier for you to see a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional.

📅 Available times may include:

Weekday evenings- after 18:30pm

Saturdays- 09:00am-17:00pm

📍 These appointments will take place at your GP surgery or at the Medway Rainham PCN hub based in St Margarets millennium centre

📞 Ask your GP surgery about the enhanced access hours they offer

🩺Minor illness clinic🩺We’re here to help you feel better, faster. The Medway Rainham PCN offers a dedicated Minor Illnes...
17/07/2025

🩺Minor illness clinic🩺

We’re here to help you feel better, faster. The Medway Rainham PCN offers a dedicated Minor Illness Service twice a week, designed to support patients aged 3 months and over with common health concerns that don’t require an emergency appointment.

Our service runs every:

Tuesday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – Telephone consultations

Thursday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – Face-to-face clinic at Orchard Family Practice

Our experienced clinician can assess and treat a range of minor conditions, including:

💊Sore throats

💊Earache

💊Chest infections

💊Coughs

💊High temperatures

And many more!

We aim to provide prompt and effective care while helping to reduce waiting times for GP appointments.

How to Book:

Simply contact your GP surgery or submit an e-Consult request online, and our team will arrange the most suitable appointment for you.

This service is available to all patients registered with a Medway Rainham PCN practice.

Let us take care of the little things, so you can get back to feeling your best.

Alcohol awareness week 7th-13th July There are so many ways that you can make change for yourself and others this Alcoho...
04/07/2025

Alcohol awareness week 7th-13th July

There are so many ways that you can make change for yourself and others this Alcohol Awareness Week as we look at the links between alcohol and work. Whether it’s helping to change the role alcohol plays in a workplace or getting tips for managing your own drinking when the pressures of work pile up, we’ve got something for you.

Test your knowledge on alcohol here https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/alcohol-quiz

Find out more information here https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1

Address

St Margarets Millennium Centre
Rainham
ME89BH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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