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.
NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
While Covid restrictions ended in many public settings on July 19th, we would like to remind you that wearing a face covering and following social distancing rules will remain in place for staff and visitors in healthcare settings.
This is to enable the more vulnerable patients to continue attending their hospital, GP surgery and pharmacy.
Please help keep others safe.