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A new UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) study shows that when pregnant women receive the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine at least two weeks before giving birth, it can reduce the risk of their newborn being hospitalised with RSV by around 80% or more.

The NHS has created a set of step-by-step videos to help people navigate the NHS app and use its different features. Videos include: booking and managing appointments; ordering repeat prescriptions; viewing your GP health record and test results; contacting your GP surgery; using NHS 111 online; managing notifications and messages.

Community pharmacies offer a range of NHS services, including advice on conditions such as aches, pains, coughs, colds, sore throats and ear infections; emergency contraception; and advice on how to use your medicines.

From 1 April 2026 the eligibility criteria for the NHS respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme changed to include all adults aged 75 years and over. Please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

There are six groups of meningococcal bacteria – A, B, C, W, X, and Y. Vaccines are available to protect against these groups. Meningococcal group B (MenB) bacteria are one of the most common causes of bacterial meningitis in the UK. A MenB vaccine is offered to babies as part of the routine childhood immunisation…

We’re very pleased to be able to offer COVID-19 Spring Boosters to patients registered with Wadhurst Medical Group who are: Aged 75 years and older Residents in care homes for older people Aged 18 years and over with a weakened immune system While GP surgeries are partially funded by NHS England, to recruit and retain…

We are aware that there have been mixed messages regarding the future of Wadhurst Medical Group’s (WMG) Ticehurst surgery. We would like to apologise for any confusion and concern this may have caused for patients. We want to reassure patients and the community that Wadhurst Medical Group (WMG) will continue to provide GP services at…

We wish to share some exciting news about a significant change to our appointment system that will improve the way our surgery delivers care to all our patients. From Thursday 30th October we will move away from a “first come, first served” approach to an online Total Triage model, based on clinical need and urgency….

To help us understand how we are doing and where we might improve our services please complete our survey before the 12th September.

The 2025/26 flu vaccination programme is fast approaching. From 1st October 2025, we will be vaccinating the following groups of patients: • 65 year olds and over • 18-64 year olds in a clinical risk group • Long-stay residential care home residents • Carers in receipt of carer’s allowance or who are the main carer…

We have received communication from Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals that HbA1c (blood sugar) testing has been paused for two weeks due to technical difficulties. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to patients with blood tests already booked. As HbA1c is often taken alongside other blood tests, those patients with appointments already booked…

Ticehurst Surgery is currently based in Newington Court, which is due to be redeveloped by Southern Housing, the landlord of the site. Southern Housing had initially indicated that the redevelopment of the site would be delayed until the expiry of our lease in 2027. Unfortunately, this position has since changed, and we have been informed…

As qualified healthcare professionals, and experts in medicines, community Pharmacists they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains. As part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care, since January 2023, patients have also…

Over 30,000 people have registered for the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme which offers gene testing for individuals aged 18 and above, who have at least one Jewish grandparent. Those identified with a BRCA mutation are referred to their regional genetic centres for cancer-risk management and screening. The programme closes to new registrations on 31…

More children are being signed off school for health-related reasons. This can include mild illnesses such as colds, upper respiratory tract infections, tummy aches or anxiety. The NHS guide ‘is my child too ill for school’ can help you decide when it’s appropriate to send your child in.

You may be eligible for tirzepatide from a GP if you have a BMI of 40 or more and have at least 4 of these weight-related health conditions: – Type 2 diabetes – High blood pressure (hypertension) – Heart disease (cardiovascular disease) – Abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia) – Obstructive sleep apnoea

Cervical cancer leads to approximately 685 deaths a year in England and most cervical cancer cases (over 99%) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus. Cervical screening saves approximately 5,000 lives a year in the UK because it’s not just a test – it’s an early warning system that can detect problems before they…

The theme for the 2025 Learning Disability Week is “Do you see me?” “Do you see me?” is about making sure that people with a learning disability are are seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of life. For more information, visit: https://www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek #LearningDisabilityWeek

We’re proud to be supporting #CarersWeek! Tell your GP that you have caring responsibilities as soon as possible, so they can then record this on your medical record. If they know you are a carer and likely to be under pressure at times, they will be able to offer more tailored advice and, if necessary,…

Feeling lonely? Help and support is available. Loneliness can affect us in many situations, like leaving home or starting a new job. But there are things you can do to help: 🎨Joining a new club ☕Reaching out to a friend 🏃Going for a run Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it this…

More than 1 in 3 people still aren’t getting all the regular diabetes health checks they need (National Diabetes Audit data, 2023-24, England and Wales). Regular diabetes health checks are vital to keep you healthy, so you can continue living life to the full. They check your average blood sugar levels and how well your…

IMPORTANT PATIENT UPDATE Phase 2 of Belmont Surgery’s building works commences today, which means that the reception area will be inaccessible for the next 5-6 weeks. We have created a new pop-up reception in one of our clinical rooms (Room 5), which patients will need to access by entering the middle door (past the bins),…

Appointments that result in a ‘Did Not Attend’ (DNA) – a patient not attending their appointment and not contacting the surgery in advance to cancel/change it – have the following impact: • An increase in the waiting time for appointments • Frustration for both staff and patients • A waste of resources • A potential…

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Following Southern Housing’s decision not to proceed with the re-development of Newington Court at this time, we can confirm Ticehurst Surgery will remain in the building and provide local care for our patients for the remainder of the lease. Our absolute priority is our patients and their safety, and Southern Housing has assured us that…

Some themes have emerged from the comments we have received to date, via email, comments on websites and voicemail messages. We have updated our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to reflect this.

To all patients of the Wadhurst Medical Group Dear Patient, We are writing to inform you about an upcoming change to our services in Ticehurst. Wadhurst Medical Group has two sites – one in Wadhurst and a branch surgery in Ticehurst at Newington Court, which is owned by Southern Housing. Southern Housing is planning a…

To the patients of Wadhurst Surgery, A number of you have expressed concerns regarding the fabric of our Belmont site in Wadhurst. We have listened to your concerns and we are pleased to say that we have been allocated some funding to undertake works – both internal and external – on the building. We have…