Monthly Archives March 2026

The government has published new, evidence-informed guidance to help parents and carers of children under 5 navigate screen time. With digital screens now a normal part of family life, this guidance offers practical advice to support informed choices to help little brains develop healthy screen habits. The guidance recommends: For under 2s – avoid screen time, other than shared activities like video calls with family or looking through photos together. For 2–5s: try to keep it to no more than 1 hour a day – less if you can. Choose slow-paced, predictable content with simple stories, fewer scene changes and
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It’s Social Prescribing Day! Today we’re celebrating the many ways health and wellbeing go beyond prescriptions. Social prescribing connect people to support in their local community, from wellbeing groups and activities to practical help and emotional support. Did you know? Our PCN Wellbeing Team includes dedicated Social Prescribers for: Adults Children & young people If you’re feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or just not quite yourself, our wellbeing team is here to listen and help you find the right support. Small steps can make a big difference. What are Social Prescribing Link Workers? Social prescribing link workers help individuals access community-based support,
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At our practice, we want to make sure every patient gets the right care at the right time. To do this, we regularly review and group patient health information so we can better understand who may need more support. This helps us look after patients safely, prevent illness where possible, and make the best use of clinical time and resources. What is Data Segmentation? Data segmentation means grouping patients based on their health needs or level of risk. For example, we may consider: Ongoing health conditions (such as diabetes, or heart disease) Recent test results or hospital admissions How often
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent with 13 cases notified since Friday 13th March 2026. The outbreak has primarily affected teenagers and university students linked to close-contact social settings. Officials have identified the strain as Meningitis B. Meningitis spreads through close or prolonged contact such as: Coughing Sneezing Kissing Sharing items like drinks or vapes What actions are being taken? UKHSA specialists are continuing to interview affected individuals and their families to identify close contacts and arrange antibiotics to limit further spread. Close contacts of cases have already been
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We’re looking for patients who would like to help shape and improve the services we provide. Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a friendly group of patients, carers, and practice staff who meet to discuss how we can make our practice even better for everyone. What does the PPG do? Shares feedback and ideas about the care and services we offer Helps the practice understand what matters most to our patients Supports health awareness campaigns and community events Acts as a link between patients and the practice team Why join? Your voice can make a real difference. By joining, you will:
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