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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First Contact Practitioner (FCP) physiotherapy service

We are delighted to announce that our First Contact Practitioner physiotherapy service has begun at Lambton Road. This service is for patients who are suffering from joint or muscle pain. If you have a problem that affects your neck, back, joints or muscles, you are able to directly see a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) instead of a GP.

Around one-in-five people book in to see their doctor with a neck, back, joint or muscle problem, and often have to wait for a GP referral to get access to physiotherapy advice for their conditions. Seeing an FCP gives you the opportunity to see the right person at the right time. The expertise of the FCP means that you will have quicker access to the treatment you need.

All FCP consultations at Lambton Road are currently being conducted ‘virtually’ (i.e. via video or telephone).