Update on meningitis cases in Kent

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently investigating an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in the Canterbury area of Kent. A number of patients have contacted the practice regarding this, and we would like to provide reassurance and share the latest public health advice.

At present, this outbreak is localised to Kent, and there is no evidence of wider community spread in London. The UKHSA is actively managing the situation and contacting those considered to be at higher risk directly.

All updates to the situation are being published here.

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Chain SMS – an innovative new text messaging system

Chain SMS is a system which allows us to easily send text messages to our patients.

Some examples of how we might use it:

  • Reminders or notifications (e.g. to inform you that your prescription is ready)
  • Responding to simple queries (e.g. if you had a quick question about your medication)
  • Letting you know we tried to call
  • Sending you advice at the end of a consultation

The surgery’s name will always be at the bottom of the message. Please ensure that the contact details we have recorded for you are up-to-date. If you do not want to be contacted in this way, please let us know.