Amherst PPG

02/06/2026

⭐️This week is Volunteers Week and this year we would like to say a HUGE thank you to our Patient Participation Groups (PPG) for all the time and sacrifice they give to help improve their practices and patient services⭐️

💙Could you help your local PPG group?💙
- There is low level of time required
- Opportunity to apply your skills & experience to the benefit of patients across Sevenoaks.

Click here to find out more information & to register interest in joining your local PPG group - the PPG Chairs would love to hear from you! https://sevenoakspcn.gpweb.org.uk/patient

P.S If you are a volunteer within the Sevenoaks community, there is a FREE Afternoon Tea at Emily Jackson Care Home to celebrate you!

02/06/2026

We are now in June! The month with the longest day in the year and hopefully continued sunny days 🌞🌻

See more information about groups below here - https://sevenoakspcn.gpweb.org.uk/

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

Have an outpatient appointment? Remember to read your letter carefully.

We may ask you to do things before your appointment, such as:

📋 complete a questionnaire
📆 keep a symptom diary
💊 stop certain medications
🚽 come to your appointment with a full bladder.

This helps us understand how your condition or treatment is affecting you.

It’s important you do these, or we may not be able to go ahead with your appointment.

If you have any questions, please use the contact details on your appointment letter.

29/05/2026

There are only a few days left to add your voice to this important survey on local health provision. Please do participate by 9am on 1/6. Thank you

What matters to you when it comes to your health, care, wellbeing, and the future of the NHS? We want you to be part of the conversation.

27/05/2026

Sevenoaks Health and Wellness Fair is this Saturday at the Vine! 43 organisations will be there offering plenty of opportunities to discover the wide range of services, activities, and support available across Sevenoaks to help improve your health and wellbeing.

Throughout the day there is also an exciting programme of entertainment:

⭐ 10.30-10.50: Singer Amelie Lucas
⭐ 11.00-11.20: Move with Gee
⭐ 11.30-11.50: Eleanor Clark Dance Co
⭐ 12.00-12.20: Sevenoaks Rock Choir
⭐ 12.30-12.45: Move with Gee
⭐ 1.00-1.20: Tai Chi with Cllr Lionel O’Hara
⭐ 1.30-1.50: Eleanor Clark Dance Co
⭐ 2.00-2.20: Sevenoaks Rock Choir
⭐ 2.30-2.50: Move with Gee
⭐ 3.00-3.20: Fusion Cheerleaders

We also encourage you to join in with a gentle walk around the Vine, led by Irene and Anne of Every Step Counts.
Meet at the Vine for walks at 9.30am and 10.30am.

Don’t miss this fantastic free event!

Thank you for the support from partners and sponsors:
KIMS Hospital Kent County Council The Better Body Group Personal Training Sevenoaks Especially Health Sevenoaks Town Team

Everyday Active

25/05/2026

This week, we've joined 100+ NHS surgical hubs across the country to maximise the number of patients we can safely see for planned orthopaedic surgery,

Already the brilliant team in the Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team have achieved:

📈 More patients treated each day

⏱️ 100% of theatre sessions starting on time

❌ Fewer cancellations.

⏩ Faster turnaround times between patients, so our theatre time is being used effectively.

We'll share more details next week but thank you to our amazing team in the Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre - surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, theatre staff and operational colleagues who are helping more patients get the care they need, as soon as possible! 💙

25/05/2026

Urgent treatment centres in Kent and Medway can treat both minor injuries and illnesses, such as sprains, minor burns and broken bones 🤕

👉Find your nearest centre at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

24/05/2026

Our Emergency Departments get busier in hot weather, so help us help you this weekend:

⛱️ Make use of shade
😎 Always use sun cream
❤️ Look out for vulnerable friends and family
🥤 Stay hydrated.

If you need help and advice, call or use NHS 111 online. Please keep 999 for emergencies.

More hot weather advice 👉 https://ow.ly/1bGS50Z36m5

22/05/2026