Otford Medical Practice

10/04/2026

The practice has recently received information to suggest mumps is circulating in our locality.

Vaccination remains the safest way to protect yourself and your family against many illnesses. You can check your immunisation status on the NHS app or enquire via our online forms.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mumps/

18/03/2026

Kent and Medway integrated health board have provided a support page in relation to the recent meningitis outbreak.

Updates and information on the meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area.

18/03/2026

Please see advice below from the health security agency in respect of the recent meningitis outbreak in Canterbury.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent

Anyone who is suspicious that they or their family may have meningitis should be directed to call 999 or attend their nearest A&E

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak.

15/02/2026

Measles is a preventable illness. 10-20% of those infected can develop complications, some of which may be serious.

Vaccination remains the safest way to protect your children. You can check their vaccination status by looking at the NHS app (you may need to set up proxy access).

Your child’s red book may also show if they have had their measles vaccine (given as part of their MMR jab).

Reception can also check for you if you don’t have access to these.

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

26/01/2026

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February or Wednesday 18 February, depending on the moon sighting.

For people living with diabetes, fasting can pose challenges. Deciding whether to fast while managing diabetes requires careful planning and the right support to stay healthy.

You can find helpful resources and information on DiabetesUK website to support people in your community who are living with diabetes.

This includes guidance on diabetes and fasting, webinars, fact sheets, information on eating well, and resources available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, and Urdu.

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07/01/2026

Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board are conducting a public survey about urgent treatment centres.

If you value the UTC at Sevenoaks Hospital please consider sparing a few minutes of your time to ensure the ICB hears your opinion.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.