We are aware of recent national reports of Meningitis B.

At this time, there is no impact on our local area, and we are waiting for official advice from the government. We will update you as soon as guidance is issued.
General symptoms of Meningitis B can include:

• Fever
• Severe headache
• Vomiting
• Stiff neck
• Sensitivity to light
• Drowsiness or confusion
• A rash that does not fade when pressed (this may not always appear)

Babies may show different signs, such as poor feeding, irritability, floppiness, cold hands/feet, or difficulty waking. If you are feeling unwell or are worried about symptoms, please contact the practice so we can arrange for you to speak with a clinician.

For urgent concerns, please contact NHS 111.
Reception staff cannot give medical advice, but they will help direct you to the right support.

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 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.

Please contact UKHSA immediately on the number below, or let us know, if you feel you are a close contact and have not been treated.
If you are a close contact please be alert to symptoms of meningococcal disease and septicaemia (including fever, headache, rash, vomiting, limb pain, cold hands/feet, drowsiness or rapid deterioration) and call 999 or attend A&E immediately.
We are unable to provide vaccination for meningitis B at this time to those not due this as part of their immunisation schedule.
If you have further questions call the UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) on 03442252861 and select option 5 (option dedicated to meningitis queries).

In mid and south Essex, weight loss injections e.g. Mounjaro, Wegovy are only available through the specialist Tier 3 weight management service and are prioritised for patients with the highest clinical need. 

If you're currently paying for weight loss injections privately and would like to access them through the NHS, please be aware that you must meet the local NHS eligibility criteria at the time you are referred to the Tier 3 weight management service.

Please note that acceptance onto the Tier 3 weight management service does not guarantee access to the medication, as it may not be clinically suitable for everyone on the programme. In addition, access to the drug on the NHS must also be accompanied by wraparound dietary and physical activity support.

If you are currently paying privately for weight loss injections and now wish to stop or taper off the drug, please speak with your private provider.

Visit the NHS Mid and South Essex website for further information about access to Mounjaro,, as well as details of wider weight management support services..

February 2026

76 appointments were not attended during the month of February 2026. These are appointments that had been booked and were not attended.

If you are unable to attend always cancel your appointment

Please note:

Non-attendance within 10 minutes of your given time = DID NOT ATTEND

Please remember if you miss your appointment (telephone or face-to-face) you will need to arrange another consultation in the next available clinic.