Thatcham Medical Practice

02/04/2026

20/03/2026

We recently experienced a high volume of calls concerning the reported meningitis outbreak in Kent. In response, we acted quickly to share important information via email.

Unfortunately, due to a technical error, this message was sent more broadly than intended and may have reached individuals for whom it was not relevant. We sincerely apologise for any concern or distress this may have caused. Please be assured that this was not our intention.

If you are a student at Kent university who has now come home, please contact the surgery.

For accurate and up-to-date information regarding the meningococcal outbreak, including guidance on management and care, please refer to the link provided below, follow it through to the UKHSA website for continually updated information.
Meningitis Outbreak - Important information | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your understanding.

17/03/2026

🏫 School Immunisation Information

📋 Looking for Your Child’s Immunisation History?

You can view your child’s immunisation record using the NHS App:

🌐 https://www.thatchammedicalpractice.co.uk/the-nhs-app

🌐 https://www.thatchammedicalpractice.co.uk/form-application-for-online-

If you feel the record is incomplete, please contact the School Immunisation Team.

🏥 School Immunisation Team

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

📧 Email:
NHSimmunisations-westberks@berkshire.nhs.uk

📞 Phone:
0300 365 0077

🕒 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
08:30 – 16:30

🌐 Website:
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

13/03/2026

https://www.sportinmind.org/marching-for-mothers

Sport in Mind will be Marching for Mothers this World Maternal Mental Health Day to highlight the issue, raise awareness of the need, and together, work towards the solution

12/03/2026

Important patient information!

We will be closed for staff training today Thursday 12th March 1pm -6.30pm
The telephone lines will also be closed. ☎️

Westcall are covering the surgery during this period of time. If you require advice or treatment, please call NHS 111

The surgery will re -open as normal on Friday 13th March from 8am (7.45 for Anima requests)
https://patients.animahealth.com/blue/signIn?redirectTo=%2F

Thank you for your understanding.

03/03/2026

What is PPG within NHS?

A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of people who are patients of the surgery and want to help it work as well as it can for patients, doctors, and staff. The NHS requires every practice to have a PPG.

If you would like to be involved in the Thatcham Medical Practice PPG please see the link below.

About the Patient Participation Group

11/02/2026

This HIV Testing Week 9th - 13th February 2026
Testing is easy, quick and free.
The sexual health team from The Florey Clinic, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust will be at pop-up locations across West Berkshire, Reading and Wokingham from 9th-13th February.
At the pop-ups, you can access free testing and expert advice on HIV and sexual health. If you have any concerns, the team is here to help.
➡️Monday 9th February - Reading Town Hall Square, 12:00 - 17:00
➡️Tuesday 10th February - Newbury Market Place, 10:00 - 14:00
➡️Wednesday 11th February - Broad Street Health Centre, 13:00 - 17:00
➡️ Friday 13th February –Thatcham Broadway Market, 08:00 - 14:00

Testing for HIV is quick, easy, confidential and free for everyone in the UK. People can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms, and testing is the only way to know your HIV status.