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In line with NHS policy, Bearsted Medical Practice does not use a fax machine. We do not send or receive faxes.

We are receiving a number of requests for Covid Certificate of Recovery for travel. Unfortunately we are unable to provide such certificates as they are not core NHS contracted work. … [continue] Covid Certificate of Recovery for Travel

From Monday 21st June we are launching a new triage system to manage patient calls and requests. Since the Coronavirus pandemic struck last March 2020, we have had to completely … [continue] Triage system to manage patient calls and requests

You may have seen a recent NHS England campaign about PSA testing. Rather than just booking a PSA test, it is important that you are aware of the pros/cons of … [continue] PSA Testing

Vaccination Data Resolution Service (VDRS) and Overseas Vaccines Validation Service If a you have had your vaccinations in England but there is an error on your record, or have an … [continue] NHS Covid App Information

NHSE has launched a website that will help to give you an indication of current waiting times for referrals. https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk/ Select the regions/hospital/speciality you have been referred to and this … [continue] Hospital Waiting Times

We are now able to offer vaccinations for 12-15 year olds at our Thursday ‘walk-in’ Covid vaccination clinics here at the surgery. The clinics operate from 6pm until 8pm every … [continue] Covid Vaccinations for 12-15 year olds

There will be roadworks in Yeoman Lane for the next few months starting on Monday 1 November. The road will be closed at various points whilst the gas main is … [continue] Road Works – Yeoman Lane – From Monday 1 November

Although we are rapidly expanding our Covid booster vaccination capacity, the GPs at Bearsted wanted to reassure all of our patients that we are trying to minimise the impact on … [continue] Appointment Information

Please do not phone the surgery.  You will be invited in due course and we will be working to NHS England guidelines on eligibility and priority. We are in the … [continue] Flu Vaccination Campaign Autumn 2021

Please do not phone the surgery.  You will be invited in due course and we will be working to NHS England guidelines on eligibility and priority. We are in the … [continue] Covid Vaccination Booster Campaign Autumn 2021

For the time being there will be no changes here at the Practice. Patients coming to the surgery will still need to wear a mask, use the hand sanitiser and … [continue] What restrictions will look like at Bearsted Medical Practice from 19th July

How sharing patient data with NHS Digital helps the NHS and you The NHS needs data about the patients it treats in order to plan and deliver its services and … [continue] How sharing patient data with NHS Digital helps the NHS and you

Information  about Covid 19 vaccines, pregnancy and breastfeeding from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists can be found via this link – https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-womens-health/covid-19-vaccines-and-pregnancy/covid-19-vaccines-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/

NHS England are moving second vaccination dates from 11 weeks to 8 weeks.  We are in the process of arranging new clinic dates and will be texting you soon to … [continue] Covid 2nd vaccination clinics being moved from 11 weeks to 8 weeks

Covid-19 vaccines will be offered to around one million adults in Kent and Medway. Nationally set prioritisation is being used to co-ordinate who is offered the vaccines and when. Patients will be … [continue] Covid Vaccination Campaign

To speed up the booking process we will be contracting patients where possible via text message. The message will identify itself as coming from the practice and have a link … [continue] Covid Vaccination Appointment Texts

This is the most up-to-date guidance for clinically vulnerable patients who are on the shielding list:

The surgery cannot provide swab tests for patients who think they have symptoms of Covid-19; these tests are organised centrally. You need to use the government website via this link: … [continue] Swab Tests For Covid Symptoms

From July 24th 2020 everyone is required to wear a face covering when entering a shop or business. This is in addition to wearing one on Public Transport, which has … [continue] Face Coverings

This year there will not be open booking for flu appointments, it will be by invite only. We are following NHS England guidelines to ensure our vulnerable and over 65 … [continue] Flu Clinic Invites

We are currently experiencing unprecedented demand on our services. A very busy winter walk-in clinic would have no more than 100-115 patients requesting an appointment; we are now regularly receiving … [continue] Extremely High Appointment Demand

The surgery will be closed for the afternoon from 12.30 on Thursday 4 March for mandatory GP training. We will reopen at 8am on Friday 5 March. If you need … [continue] Half Day Closure – Thursday 04 March

We are upgrading to the next phase of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) which will mean that almost all our prescriptions will be processed electronically from mid September 2020 Electronic … [continue] Changes to Prescriptions

There is currently no ‘walk-in’ service; instead we have a telephone triage system. Please call us weekdays between 8am and 10.30am to request a call-back from a clinician. The clinician will … [continue] Important Changes to the Walk-in Clinic and Routine Appointments

Unfortunately the hearing aid clinic due on 23rd March has been cancelled. As soon as we have the date of a new clinic we will post the information on our … [continue] Hearing aid maintenance clinic

From May 2019 we will be triaging by telephone all home visit requests to ensure the clinical need is appropriate. This will not impact on genuinely bedbound or palliative patients. … [continue] IMPORTANT – Change to Home Visits

Contributions from patients of the surgery during PPG fund-raising activities have made it possible for the PPG to donate a new ear irrigator and seven chairs with arms for the … [continue] PPG

If you need to telephone the surgery please listen carefully to the options listed. Pressing option 1 will take you through to our reception team who are all trained Care … [continue] Sign posting

Please be aware that we DO NOT accept telephone requests for medication and allow at least 48 working hours (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays) for your prescription to be ready.