The Meads Medical Practice Limited

27/03/2026

23/03/2026

‼️Our computer systems are currently down, this is a nationwide issue and we are not sure of a time frame of when this will be resolved - please call later this afternoon when hopefully they are back up and running. For anything urgent please call 111 or attend a walk in centre for today ‼️

23/03/2026

Get the right treatment when you need it

NHS services are very busy at the moment. It's important to come forward with any health concerns but you can help ease the pressure by choosing the right service.

https://www.stopthinkchoose.co.uk

21/03/2026

Wrap your children up with the best protection - vaccinations.

Stay strong. Get vaccinated 💪

Find more information at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

19/03/2026

Updated meningitis antibiotic clinic details:

Who is eligible for precautionary antibiotics?

- all students and staff living on campus at University of Kent

- close household contacts of cases who have been identified by UK Health Security Agency or who self-identify as having contact with a confirmed case

- Club Chemistry staff

- People who visited Club Chemistry on March 5, 6 and 7.

No booking is needed and you do not need to bring ID, but bring your NHS number if you have it. A bottle of water is recommended.

Please note - you cannot pick up medication on the behalf of others.

· James Williams Healthy Living Centre, The Pentagon Centre, Military Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4HY - Open: Thursday 19, Friday 20, Saturday, 21 March: 8.30am to 5.30pm and Sunday, 22 March: 10.30am to 2.30pm.

· Vicarage Lane Clinic, Ashford, TN23 1NJ - Thursday, 19 March, 8.30am to 7.30pm.

· Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ - Open daily from 9am to 5pm.

· Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG — Open daily from 8.30am to 8pm.

· Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA — Open daily from 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm).

· Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT — Open daily from 8.30am to 7.30pm.

Further information: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

Key links:

· http://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

· http://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-news-feed

· www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

· www.meningitis.org

· www.meningitisnow.org.

19/03/2026

It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.

If you are feeling unwell and unsure or worried please call NHS 111 for advice.

If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999.

Stay updated: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

Symptoms: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-symptoms

Visit the patient information hub for updates on meningitis: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

This page contains information for people on what they need to do and will be updated regularly.

Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.

11/02/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

09/02/2026

Just tap the NHS App to easily request your repeat prescription.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription

07/02/2026

You don’t need perfect words to talk about your mental health.
Just a small conversation with someone you trust can make a difference.
Swipe through for simple ways to start🩵

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/.../how-to-talk-about-your-mental-health/

05/02/2026

Just leaving this here if you need it 🩵 Today is , get involved and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭