Canvey Island Primary Care Network

12/05/2026

In our PCN, we have nurses who do home visits, run specialist clinics and play an important role in our outreach programme - plus much more! This , we celebrate the skill, dedication and compassion of nurses working in the PCN and across all our member practices in .

11/05/2026

Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless, supporting our mental health.

07/05/2026

The first Canvey Parkrun event was held last Saturday (2 May) - well done to all 242 finishers. If you would like to take part (at your own pace), the 5k course follows Thorney Bay seafront every Saturday at 9am. Follow Thorney Bay Beach parkrun or visit the Parkrun website for more information.

03/05/2026

Do you want to understand more about the menopause diagnosis, symptoms and treatment options? Join our free Managing Your Menopause webinar for a safe, respectful space to ask questions and discuss concerns.
📅 Thursday 14 May 2026
🕖 7pm to 8pm
🌐 Register for FREE

This group is open to all women, at any stage of the menopause journey. Understand what menopause is and how it is diagnosed

26/03/2026

Patients visit their GP for a range of different reasons and sometimes these issues can be caused by non-medical matters such as loneliness, anxiety, unemployment, illness or debt.

We're very lucky to have two wonderful Social Prescribers working across all our practices in Canvey, who can help patients access the support they need. Here is feedback from some of the people the team has helped.

19/03/2026

We hold regular face-to-face Patient Group meetings, but we understand that this is not suitable for everyone. If you're a patient at any Canvey GP practice, we'd love you to join our Virtual Patient Participation Group (VPPG).
Find out more about the group and how to sign up on our website: www.canveypcn.nhs.uk/virtual-views

17/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

17/02/2026

⚽️ Calling all men - get in shape by playing football, meet new friends and improve your wellbeing. There are some funded places for the MAN v FAT group on Canvey, which meets on Fridays at Waterside.

Visit https://manvfatfootball.org/canveyisland to find out if you're eligible.

26/01/2026