Amherst PPG

30/12/2025

Please note these changes

From 5 January, there will be small changes to park and ride services at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals.

At Maidstone Hospital, the H1 bus will be replaced by Streamline buses.

The shuttle buses are smaller than the Arriva buses, and are grey and black. There will be ‘park and ride’ signs in the front of the buses, so they are easy to identify.

At Tunbridge Wells Hospital, the H3 bus will be replaced by the 277.

The bus will be free to everyone between Knight’s Park and the hospital, but if you are travelling on the 277 outside this area, you will need to pay for a ticket.

You can find more information, including timetables, at www.mtw.nhs.uk/parking

30/12/2025

29/12/2025

27/12/2025

27/12/2025

26/12/2025

The NHS is developing new standards to improve the experience of waiting for non‑emergency hospital care.

The Strategy Unit (part of the NHS) is supporting the work and has already spoken to over 120 people and developed early ideas based on their feedback. They are now inviting people to join a one‑hour online focus group in February to help shape the standards.

If you’re aged 17+ and have experience of NHS waiting lists, you can apply to take part by completing the short online form below by 5pm on Friday 2 January. Participants receive a £50 thank you payment.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO49VMtcgH-a1DvnRMpX2KreJUNDU2WUpLWkxWTE5JVUIwVFEzVDNRNzhFUy4u

21/12/2025

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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.

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

18/12/2025

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🔹Sore throat (age 5+)
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