Sevenoaks Primary Care Network

23/01/2026

💛A FREE service for anyone living in Sevenoaks and is:

⭐️aged 55+, or
⭐️under 55 with a long-term health condition who is experiencing loneliness or social isolation.

💛Calling people living in Kent💛

Are you feeling lonely or isolated?

Would you like a friendly chat on the phone once a week?

This free service is funded by Kent County Council and is available to:

⭐️Anyone aged 55+, or
⭐️Anyone under 55 with a long-term health condition who is experiencing loneliness or social isolation.

To be eligible, you must live in Kent in one of the following areas:
Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford, Gravesham, or Swanley.

You will receive a weekly phone call from one of our trained volunteer telephone befrienders.
The service runs for 24 weeks (6 months).

Calls are:
• Friendly and supportive
• Flexible and person-centred
• Arranged at a time that suits you

For more information or to sign up, please contact:
Linda – linda@thechattycafescheme.co.uk

💛

23/01/2026

FREE face-to-face, five-week cooking course on Tuesdays from 24 February at Edenbridge Village Hall. Sign up below

Learn how to cook healthy meals from scratch with our FREE face-to-face, five-week cooking course!
It takes place on Tuesdays from 24 February at Edenbridge Village Hall. All ingredients are provided & everyone who completes the course will receive a recipe book & spice kit. Find out more and book your place - www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/cook

21/01/2026

We were delighted to be asked to attend Brew Monday at Edenbridge this week. We had meaningful conversations and took 7 important blood pressure checks 💜

If you missed this one, keep an eye for the next Wellbeing day...

🫖 ☕ This we caught up with Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre’s wellbeing hub colleagues to reflect on why hosting days like can be a lifeline for local people.

Ageing Well Clinic and Social Value Co-ordinator, Rachael Tufo told us: “We support people aged 65 and over from the area to live happy and healthy lives, age well at home and stay out of hospital; We do this by focusing on their health, mobility and independence.

👴🏻👵🏽 “While many Edenbridge and Westerham residents have already visited our specialist service, we also reach out to those registered with a nearby GP.

“What better way to make information sessions like these enjoyable, relaxed and useful than to share a cuppa and get together close to home.

🗣️ “This week, we were thrilled to work with NHS Kent and Medway Talking Therapies, whose programmes help with common mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression.

📉 “Our partners from Sevenoaks District Council Official talked to people about the HERO Service, which provides personalised guidance on how to manage benefits, budgeting and living costs.

🧑🏻‍⚕️ “And the health and wellbeing coach from Sevenoaks Primary Care Network, which is made up of eight nearby GP practices, working together to deliver more comprehensive patient-centred care, was on-site taking blood pressure checks.

🥗 “Last but not least, our One You Kent colleagues were also on-hand to help people learn about and make healthy lifestyle choices.”

🏥 Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre provides intermediate care, general practice and outpatient services under one roof.

ℹ️ Find out how to use the Ageing Well Clinic and be supported by a local team of specialist frailty nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/ageing-well/

🤳🏽 Pictured: colleagues Rachael and Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre Site Lead, Sherree Kempton.

16/01/2026

☕️Reminder of Brew Monday event at Edenbridge Health Centre this coming Monday 19th Jan from 10am - 1pm. We would love to see you there for a cuppa, conversation & some cake 🍰

14/01/2026

Our first parent newsletter of 2026 is about Brew Monday which falls on Monday 19th January. In this newsletter we look at:

☕️A brief introduction on Brew Monday
🗣️How to combat loneliness and supporting your peers
🌞Two Brew Monday events in Edenbridge & Sevenoaks and a list of youth clubs within the West Kent area

Downloadable version found here - https://sevenoakspcn.gpweb.org.uk/

12/01/2026

A reminder that Chatty table is back on after the Christmas break, every Wednesday from 1:30-3pm at the lovely Lilia's Kitchen at Bat & Ball Station. We hope to see you there!

07/01/2026

☕️Fancy a Cuppa? ☕️

On Monday 19th January for Brew Monday, Kent & Medway Talking Therapies are holding a FREE event to get a cuppa, connection and conversation.

Sevenoaks Primary Care Network will be there with Sally our Health Coach and offering some blood pressure checks.

Do come along and bring someone with you. No one needs to suffer alone 💜

05/01/2026

❗️𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐀𝐊𝐒 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄 ❗️

NHS Kent & Medway are asking for the public's help to improve urgent care services for people living in west Kent and Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. They want to understand what matters most to local people so that they can make sure these services are accessible, timely, and located where they are most needed. Your feedback will directly inform future planning and improvements.

Please complete and share this survey on your views of the UTC at Sevenoaks Hospital which is a very important service in Sevenoaks.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟕-𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞.

Thank you 💙

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

31/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we have been reflecting on all that has happened this year at Sevenoaks Primary Care Network. There is always a person with a story behind every number 💙

We have lots of exciting things planned for 2026! Wishing all our patients a Happy New Year 🥳

💙Over 800 Social Prescribing & Health and Wellbeing referrals
💪Over 6,000 First Contact Physio Appointments
🩸78 BP checks including outside Tesco, Riverhead for the first time
🏢Moved into our new office in April
🚺Partnered with KCHFT to hold the first FREE NHS Menopause event in Edenbridge
🏆Received a highly commended award for the Kent & Medway Wellbeing Awards
📰Created 8 Parent Newsletters and distributed them to all the schools in Sevenoaks
☕Held 11 carer’s groups + 4 coffee mornings for carers
🌟Received 34 five-star feedback from patients - “The service was life changing for me.”

Welcome to our website. Sevenoaks Primary Care Network is a NHS collaboration between 8 GP Practices - Amherst Medical Practice, Borough Green Medical Practice, Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre, Otford Medical Practice, South Park Medical Practice, St John's Medical Practice, Town Medical Centre an...

18/12/2025

❄️Winter can be a difficult time for many people. The shorter days, colder weather, and lack of sunlight during winter can significantly impact both physical and mental health. Christmas can also be triggering for various reasons.❄️

Sevenoaks Primary Care Network have lots of ways for you to seek support and look after your mental wellbeing over the next few months so keep an eye out.

💙It is ok to not be ok and ask for help💙

https://sevenoakspcn.gpweb.org.uk/

10/12/2025

💝Christmas is a time of giving and coming together💝

Anyone who may be spending this season alone is invited to a Christmas dinner at Lilia's Kitchen, Bat & Ball station on Tuesday 23rd December 5:30-7:30pm. Booking is essential. Please share with anyone you may know who could benefit.

Anyone who may be spending the season alone is invited by Lilia's Kitchen to come along for a Christmas Dinner at Bat & Ball Station on 23rd December, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Christmas is a time for love, togetherness and sharing. Let’s come together, share a meal, and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas.
This evening is all about community, kindness, and making sure no one feels alone during this time of year.

Booking in advance is essential. Call Lilia’s Kitchen on 01732920150 to reserve your place by 12:00pm on 22nd of December.

Donations via Just Giving are welcome from anyone wishing to support this initiative. Your contribution big or small will help make this Christmas a little brighter for others: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lilias-kitchenltd?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

Lilia's Kitchen

04/12/2025

Sally our Health & Wellbeing Coach will be at the next Health and Wellbeing Day for over 55s! Come along to Leisure Centre on Wednesday 10th December from 10am -12pm to have a chat with her and see how she can help!

We have one more Health and Wellbeing Day for over 55s! Come along to Leisure Centre on 10 Dec 10am to 12noon to explore the centre & try our new activities. There will also be an opportunity to have an NHS health check & a free seated exercise class
Find out more – www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/healthandwellbeing