Beechfield Medical Centre

19/03/2026

We have received a number of queries regarding the current Meningitis B outbreak in Kent.

Please be advised that the meningitis B vaccine was brought into routine childhood vaccines from 1st September 2015 onwards. For children born prior to this date they will not have received meningitis B as part of their schedule.

There are no current changes to the vaccine schedule advised by public health. If and when that changes, eligible patients will be contacted.

Prophylactic antibiotics are currently only being offered to:
• Students at Canterbury campus,
• All staff who live in the affected halls of residence,
• Anyone who attended Club Chemistry on 5th, 6th and 7th March
• Those who have been in close contact of any of the above people.

If you believe you fall into one of these groups, please call the UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) on 03442252861 and select option 5 (option dedicated to meningitis queries).

You can check your child's immunisation status via the NHS App without the need to to contact the practice.

If you believe that you or your child have symptoms of Meningitis, do not visit the practice. Contact 111 for advice or dial 999 in an emergency.

19/03/2026

📣 Join Us at Pinchbeck Community Hub & Library!

📍 Knight Street, Pinchbeck, PE11 3RU
🗓 Thursday 18 March 2026
⏰ 10am – 12 noon

Whether you need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, or navigating essential online services, our highly skilled team is here to support you. Drop in for friendly, practical, one‑to‑one help.

💻 Essential Digital Skills
Want to build confidence using your device?
We offer support with online Essential Digital Skills learning, along with tutor support to guide you at your own pace.

🏡 ELDC Website Support
Help with:
• Planning
• Council Tax
• Housing
✔️ ELDC Housing Support available
Speak to one of our team and we can securely connect you with a Housing Officer to discuss your case or help with an application.

🟦 Lincolnshire County Council Services
Support with:
• Blue Badge applications
• Highways
• Health & Social Care
…and more.

🏥 NHS Services
We can assist with:
• NHS App
• NHS website
• Online GP services

This session is supported by South Holland District Council.

19/03/2026

If you are interested in speaking to one of our advisors to take the first steps on your journey to be smoke free, submit your interest online here - https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient.../C83003/flow/something-else - or ask at Reception or at your next appointment.

18/03/2026

🚭WOULD YOU LIKE HELP TO QUIT SMOKING? 🚭

We are delighted to announce that we have a new team of in-house Smoking Cessation Advisors ready & waiting to support you through your journey to quit smoking.

Supported by the team at You Lincolnshire , you will receive 1to1 support from a dedicated advisor through a 12-week stop smoking programme, making you 4 times more likely to quit, for good. We’ll look at your history, help you set goals and offer follow-up support and Ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT).

Aside from all the well known health benefits that come with stopping smoking, you could save on average £3500 a year by seeking support to quit for good.

If you are interested in learning more and want to speak to one of our advisors to take the first steps on your journey to be smoke free, submit your interest online here - https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/C83003/flow/something-else - or ask at Reception or at your next appointment.

12/03/2026

📞 We’re having trouble with our phone lines this evening so please submit your queries and requests online so our team can support you.

We hope they will be back up and running for the morning and we will keep you informed.

10/03/2026

Turn on notifications to get messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they’re sent.

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

📱Tap the NHS App

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

🌐 We’ve refreshed our website! 🌐

Our website has had a new look makeover to make it more user-friendly, easier to navigate, and quicker to find the information you need.

The web address stays the same:
👉 www.beechfieldmc.co.uk 👈

You can use the website to:
✔️ Submit online requests
✔️ Find health information
✔️ Check practice updates
✔️ Access services and contact details

💻Take a look and let us know what you think! 💻

Practice Website for Beechfield Medical Centre

20/02/2026

ADVANCE NOTICE

Please be aware that our Dispensary will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 27th February. It will reopen at 9am on Monday 2nd March.

Please ensure any medication required is collected before this time, and all requests are submitted in good time.

17/02/2026

Free Wellbeing & Mental Health Courses in Spalding 🌿

Looking after your mental health?
The Wellbeing & Recovery College is running free sessions at Tonic Health Spalding to help you create your own personal wellbeing and recovery plan.

📍 Where:
Tonic Health, 6 Broadgate House, Westlode Street, Spalding, PE11 2AF

📅 When: Thursday 26 February
🕙 Session 1: 10am – 12 noon
🕐 Session 2: 1pm – 3pm
✨ Course: My personal wellbeing & recovery plan

These sessions are supportive, practical, and open to anyone wanting to focus on their wellbeing.

👉 Book now: www.lpft.nhs.uk/recovery-college
📧 lpft.recovery.college@nhs.net
📞 01522 309333 (Mon–Fri, 9am–2.30pm)

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16/02/2026

📣 Beechfield Medical Centre – Patient Experience Survey January 2026 📣

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our January 2026 Patient Experience Survey. Your feedback is incredibly important to us and helps shape how we continue to improve our services for patients.

This survey reflects patient experiences since Total Triage has been fully in place, and gives us valuable insight into how our current systems are working for you.

🌟 What Our Patients Told Us

1. Easy Access to Care
Most patients told us they found it easy to contact the practice and seek care or advice. This included contacting us online, by phone, or attending in person. These results show that our current access arrangements are working well for many patients.

2. Timely Care and Advice
A large proportion of patients said they received care or advice as soon as they felt it was needed. This is particularly encouraging during the winter months, when demand for appointments is traditionally higher.

3. Care That Works Well
The majority of patients felt that the care or advice they received worked well for them. This reflects the dedication of our clinical and non-clinical teams to ensuring patients are directed to the right care at the right time.

4. Positive Overall Experience
Most patients described their overall experience as positive or above average, with many confirming that their needs were fully met during their contact with the practice.

🗣 What Patients Continue to Tell Us

While feedback remains largely positive, some patients shared that:
🟣 Waiting times can still feel longer than they would like
🟣 Not every interaction feels smooth or straightforward
🟣 A small number felt their needs were not fully met

We value this feedback and use it to guide ongoing improvements.

🔧 What We’re Doing Next

Based on your feedback, we will continue to:
✔ Refine and improve our Total Triage system
✔ Maintain access to face-to-face appointments where clinically appropriate
✔ Improve communication and manage expectations around waiting times
✔ Ensure all patient concerns are listened to and addressed respectfully

🙏 Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us deliver safe, timely, and patient-centred care for our community.

Together, we will continue to improve Beechfield Medical Centre for everyone 💙