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11/11/2025

As part of Silver Sunday, visit the Kaleidoscope at Sevenoaks Libraries for ‘Print and Paper’, a free art printing class.

Come along between 10.30am & 12.30pm on either:
• 21 November 2025
• 12 December 2025

It's suitable for all abilities & materials are provided.

To book your place, email sevenoakskaleidoscope@gmail.com.

www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/silversunday

11/11/2025

Amherst is a registered ‘Veteran Friendly Practice’ please ask at reception for help.

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

10/11/2025

The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors will take part in a 5-day strike 7am on Friday 14 November to 6.59am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

This could include our doctors.

We expect the disruption to our services will be minimal, but we will not know for sure until the days of the strike.

If we do need to re-arrange appointments we will contact you directly, and do our very best to re-arrange appointments quickly.

If you have an appointment and do not hear from us, please make sure you attend it as normal.
We thank you for your understanding during this period and ask you to continue to be kind to our staff.

Please visit our ‘need help’ section on our website if you need urgent mental health support.

07/11/2025

Amherst patients please look out for the latest edition of AM News. If AMP has consent to use your email address it will come to your inbox.
If not please pick up a copy from reception.

07/11/2025

It is national pharmacy week. Your pharmacist can help you with treatment, medicines & blood pressure checks. Ask them today

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

07/11/2025

The flu vaccine aims to protect children against the most common types of flu viruses.

Book your child’s flu vaccine via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

07/11/2025

If you're worried your child has an eating disorder or problem, read our tips and advice on how to find professional help and how to support them at home.

06/11/2025

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05/11/2025

05/11/2025

Call in today!

Do you know someone who might like to come along for a chat? There’s a warm welcome waiting at Lilia's Kitchen in Bat & Ball Station every Wednesday afternoon - 1.30pm to 3pm.

If you’re looking for friendly faces, good conversation, and a cosy space to brighten your day, come and join us at one of our Chatty Café sessions.

For more information, visit: https://www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk/The_Chatty_Caf%C3%A9_Scheme_50128.aspx

Lilia's Kitchen The Chatty Cafe Scheme UK

04/11/2025

Pop into Sevenoaks Leisure Centre this Thursday (6/11) for your free check

Don’t miss our Health and Wellbeing Days for over 55s! Come along to the leisure centres in this Thursday (6 Nov) or on 10 Dec to explore the centres & try something new. 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

03/11/2025