Thank you for one million first doses
More than one million first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have now been given across Kent and Medway.
The milestone is another important step in the fight against coronavirus and a huge achievement for the many teams who are working on the vaccination programme.
You can read more about our vaccination programme in our fortnightly vaccine update
People across Kent and Medway are being encouraged to call NHS 111 if they need urgent medical help over the May bank holiday.
NHS 111 is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering patients support on a wide range of conditions, covering both illnesses and injuries. Help is at hand from a team of highly trained experts and if needed, an appointment can be booked at an urgent treatment centre (UTC) or even an A&E department.
For more information on help available over the bank holiday visit our website
NHS 111 is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering patients support on a wide range of conditions, covering both illnesses and injuries. Help is at hand from a team of highly trained experts and if needed, an appointment can be booked at an urgent treatment centre (UTC) or even an A&E department.
For more information on help available over the bank holiday visit our website
Your GP team is here for you
Whilst data shows that face-to-face appointments with general practice (GP) teams are almost back at pre-pandemic levels, it also shows that demands are increasing rapidly.
This increase in demand, as well as the huge support practice teams continue to give to the vaccination programme, means that local practices are working harder than ever to support their patients.
You can watch a video featuring local GPs and practice teams speaking about the ways they are making sure you can access services as quickly and simply as possible.
We understand that some people experience difficulties accessing their GP surgery, and the frustrations that causes.
However, we are hearing increasing reports of people taking their frustrations out on practice staff. Abuse of any kind is not acceptable. We would ask everyone to be respectful and understanding of our NHS staff who continue to work in difficult circumstances.
Please check your surgery website for the best way to contact your local practice or visit our website for more general information on accessing GP services.
This increase in demand, as well as the huge support practice teams continue to give to the vaccination programme, means that local practices are working harder than ever to support their patients.
You can watch a video featuring local GPs and practice teams speaking about the ways they are making sure you can access services as quickly and simply as possible.
We understand that some people experience difficulties accessing their GP surgery, and the frustrations that causes.
However, we are hearing increasing reports of people taking their frustrations out on practice staff. Abuse of any kind is not acceptable. We would ask everyone to be respectful and understanding of our NHS staff who continue to work in difficult circumstances.
Please check your surgery website for the best way to contact your local practice or visit our website for more general information on accessing GP services.
Right person, right care, first time
Over the past 12 months, nearly half of all GP practice appointments have been with the team of trained professionals working alongside GPs in surgeries.
This is part of the work taking place to make sure that you get the right care, with the right person, as quickly as possible.
For an overview of these roles, and to find out more about some of the team you might come into contact with visit our website, or see your surgery website.
This is part of the work taking place to make sure that you get the right care, with the right person, as quickly as possible.
For an overview of these roles, and to find out more about some of the team you might come into contact with visit our website, or see your surgery website.
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NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group
