Whitstable Medical Practice

02/04/2026

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY
Whitstable Medical Practice is looking for a friendly Patient Co‑Ordinator (Receptionist) to join our team!

📍 Location: Estuary View Medical Centre, Whitstable (CT5 3SE)
🕒 Hours: Part‑time
📅 Closing date: 30 April 2026
✨ Be the first point of contact for patients, help book appointments, and support our busy GP practice.

✅ Great communication and admin skills
✅ Friendly, team‑focused attitude
✅ Reception experience preferred

👉 Apply via NHS Jobs:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2876-26-0002

31/03/2026

🔔 REMINDER - Tomorrow!

The Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) team will be visiting Chestfield Medical Centre soon!

If you or someone you care for is experiencing difficulty with their vision, drop by for free advice, information, and support from the KAB team.

📅 Wednesday 1st April
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Chestfield Medical Centre

No appointment needed — just pop in and speak to the team.
Find out more at 👉 www.kab.org.uk

26/03/2026

🌿 What Can Our Social Prescribers Help With? 🌿

Social Prescribers play an important role in supporting your overall wellbeing — not just your medical needs.

They take time to understand what matters to you and can connect you with local services, groups, and practical support.
Here are some of the ways they can help:

✅ Reducing loneliness – linking you with community groups, activities, and social connections.
✅ Practical support – help finding guidance on housing, benefits, money worries, or employment challenges.
✅ Living well with long‑term conditions – connecting you to groups that support physical and emotional health.
✅ Everyday life challenges – helping you access the right local resources when things feel overwhelming.
✅ Boosting confidence and wellbeing – through activities such as walking groups, arts, volunteering, and more.

Our Social Prescribers are here to listen, support, and help you take positive steps in your wellbeing journey.

If you feel you might benefit from this kind of support, please get in touch with the practice and they will connect you with our Social Prescribing Team.

26/03/2026

🌟 Happy Social Prescribing Day! 🌟

Today we’re celebrating the incredible work of Social Prescribers everywhere—connecting people with the support, activities, and community resources that help improve health and wellbeing.

A huge thank you to Emma and Debbie at our practice for their dedication, compassion, and the amazing difference they make every day. ✨

25/03/2026

🔔 REMINDER

The Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) team will be visiting Chestfield Medical Centre soon!

If you or someone you care for is experiencing difficulty with their vision, drop by for free advice, information, and support from the KAB team.

📅 Wednesday 1st April
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Chestfield Medical Centre

No appointment needed — just pop in and speak to the team.
Find out more at 👉 www.kab.org.uk

17/03/2026

🎾 A great opportunity for people living with Type 1 Diabetes! 💙

Kent Tennis and Hotshotz are running a Type 1 Diabetes Tennis – Serve Up Some Fun session this April, offering tennis games, drills, and a supportive space for anyone aged 10+ living with Type 1.

✅ Open to all abilities
✅ Guest speaker + refreshments
✅ A fun way to get active and meet others

📅 15 April 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Maidstone Tennis Club, Poplar Grove, ME16 0DE

For more information, please contact: vanessajoakes@gmail.com
Feel free to share with anyone who might enjoy or benefit from this fantastic session!

16/03/2026

The latest information and updates from NHS Kent and Medway.

16/03/2026

⚠️ Important Patient Notice: Local Meningitis (Meningococcal Disease) Outbreak

We are aware of the recent reports of a local outbreak of meningitis, and we understand that many of our patients may be feeling concerned. Please read the information below carefully.

🔍 Symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia can include:

A rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
Sudden onset of high fever
Severe or worsening headache
Stiff neck
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Joint or muscle pain
Sensitivity to bright lights
Very cold hands and feet
Seizures
Confusion or delirium
Extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking

🏥 If you are experiencing ANY of these symptoms:
👉 Do NOT come to the surgery or Urgent Treatment Centre.
Please attend your nearest A&E department immediately—preferably QEQM or William Harvey, who are already managing cases.

❓ If you do NOT have symptoms but are worried:
Please do not contact the surgery or A&E.
Instead, contact UKHSA for advice: phe.sshpu@nhs.net
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our community safe.

04/03/2026

👁️ Need support with sight loss?

The Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) team will be visiting Chestfield Medical Centre to offer free advice, guidance, and support for anyone experiencing difficulties with their vision.

📅 Wednesday 1st April
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Chestfield Medical Centre

Whether it’s for you or a family member, come along and speak with the friendly KAB team. They’ve been supporting people with sight impairment for over 100 years and are here to help.
Find out more at 👉 www.kab.org.uk

23/01/2026

Many of you may have seen our feature in the news yesterday – the article and video are available here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c301jp9dll4o

Political reporter Michael Keohan witnesses first-hand the demands that are facing the NHS.

14/01/2026

We are receiving a large number of queries regarding Weight Loss Injections.
At the present time, these are only available on the NHS to a very small group of patients who meet the strictest of clinical criteria.
You will have received a letter from us if you are eligible.

Private injections are available to a much wider group of patients.
If this is something you are considering please click the link below for more information about NHS and Private weight loss injections: www.whitstablemedicalpractice.co.uk/news/weight-loss-injections

14/01/2026

We are hiring!
Two exciting opportunities at Whitstable Medical Practice!

Practice Nurse -
(Part-time, 23 hrs/week – 12-month fixed-term maternity cover)
Run nurse-led clinics (diabetes, asthma, smears, immunisations, minor illness + more), wound care, venepuncture, ECGs, assessments & vaccinations. Newly qualified nurses considered.

Urgent Treatment Centre Clinician
(Full-time, Permanent)
Assess, diagnose & manage urgent/undifferentiated conditions in our UTC/Same Day Hub. Provide advanced care, leadership & mentorship.
Ideal for experienced ACPs, nurses or paramedics in urgent/primary care.

Closing date for both: 1st February 2026
Main base: Estuary View Medical Centre, Whitstable, Kent.

Apply now via NHS Jobs:
Practice Nurse → https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2876-26-0000
UTC Clinician → https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2876-26-0001