Some GP services will be available over the Christmas bank holidays. If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help. 111.nhs.uk

Winter and the Christmas period places huge pressures on services and staff and patients often have to wait longer than expected. It’s important that people use the right service for them. If anyone’s not sure, they can contact NHS 111 or visit StopThinkChoose.co.uk

Impetigo? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

The festive season is a busy time for the NHS, but you can help ease the pressure by choosing the right service. Some pharmacies will remain open to help treat minor illnesses, such as diarrhoea, a runny nose or a cough. Find your local pharmacy: stopthinkchoose.co.uk/pharmacy

If you are coming to us for a blood test, please make sure you have a paper form. If you do not have a paper form, we cannot do your blood test. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Happy New Year from all of us at Medway Community Healthcare. We hope you’ve had a wonderful festive season and wish you a happy and healthy 2025.

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holidays. Search ‘find a pharmacy NHS’ to find an open pharmacy near you.

Make 2025 the year you quit smoking. Get your free personal quit plan now on the Better Health NHS website.

If you are coming to us for a blood test, please make sure you have a paper form. If you do not have a paper form, we cannot do your blood test. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Help stop the spread of winter bugs. Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water.

If you are coming to us for a blood test, please make sure you have a paper form. If you do not have a paper form, we cannot do your blood test. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Have you had a career break and would like to return to Nursing? Join this online session to find out about the Return to Practice course. You will find out about placements, support available and have a chance to ask your questions. Book your spot: canterbury.ac.uk/events/2024/re…

Did you know that the average smoker could save around £2,500 per year by quitting? Track your savings with the free NHS quit smoking app

Sinusitis? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

It’s never too late to quit smoking and you will notice almost immediate improvements to your health when you stop. The new year is a great time to join others giving quitting a go.

Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

During winter, the cold and damp weather, ice, snow and high winds can all make existing health problems worse. Find out how you can stay well this winter➡️ nhs.uk/staywell

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. Get ready to quit for good this new year.

Have you used an urgent treatment centre or minor injuries unit in east Kent recently? If so, we’d love to hear about your experience. Get involved: ow.ly/atTb50UZnTQ

Make sure you order repeat prescriptions in good time so that you don’t run out. You can order them on the NHS App and nominate a pharmacy, saving you time and putting you in control of your health needs. Find more information at orlo.uk/HTRfw #helpushelpyou #Easter