Hamstreet Surgery

Welcome to Hamstreet Surgery

We are a progressive and forward thinking partnership practice in purpose built modern premises. We aim to provide an efficient service in a friendly, caring manner. Our rural dispensing practice covers an area of 150 square miles.

Address: Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent TN26 2NJ

Telephone: 01233 730190

We are a Training Practice - The pratice has been accredited as being suitable for the training of doctors intending to become general practitioners.

Primary Care Network

Hamstreet Surgery a part of the Ashford Rural Primary Care Network along with Woodchurch Surgery, Ivy Court Surgery and Charing Surgery.

About the Hamstreet Surgery Team

Opening Times

Monday	08:00 - 18.30
Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00*
Wednesday	08:00 - 18.30
Thursday	08:00 - 18.30
Friday	08:00 - 18.30

*Pre-Bookable Appointments

As well as our usual weekday clinics we also offer an extended service on Tuesday between 18:30-20:00. This is for pre-booked appointments only.

The telephone lines will be closed. Please do not attend the surgery between these times unless you have an appointment.

Important Notices

Sorry, we're closed — Closures for Staff Training

The Surgery will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 11th February 2026.

Screening — Don't forget to book your Cervical Screening

All women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 should be invited by letter. Try not to put off cervical screening. It's one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. Phone the surgery to book your appointment or to discuss any concerns or queries you might have. To access more information online, click here.

Weight Loss — Why GPs Cannot Yet Prescribe Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for Weight Loss

You may have seen news about a new weight loss injection called Mounjaro (tirzepatide). This is a medication approved for use in certain people living with obesity, but it is not yet available to be prescribed by your GP in Kent and Medway. What is Mounjaro? Mounjaro is a weekly injection that works by helping you feel full, slowing stomach emptying, and helping to control blood sugar levels. It belongs to a newer group of medicines that were originally used for diabetes and are now being offered to support weight loss in people with serious obesity-related health conditions. Why can’t my GP prescribe it yet? Although Mounjaro has been approved for NHS use, it can only be prescribed as part of a structured programme that includes support for healthy eating and physical activity. This support service – called Behavioural Support for Obesity Prescribing (BSOP) – is still being set up in Kent and Medway. Until this service is available locally, GPs are not allowed to prescribe Mounjaro for weight loss. It is also important to note that Mounjaro is not available through the NHS ‘Right to Choose’ pathway. Who will be eligible? When the service launches, Mounjaro will only be offered to people at the highest clinical risk first. This includes individuals with: • A very high BMI (adjusted for ethnicity) • At least three or four obesity-related health conditions, such as: o Type 2 diabetes o High blood pressure o Heart disease o Obstructive sleep apnoea o Abnormal cholesterol levels This rollout will happen in stages over the next three years, beginning with a small group from June 2025. What should I do in the meantime? You can still access NHS advice and support for managing your weight through One You Kent. This includes help with healthy eating, physical activity, and lifestyle changes tailored to your needs.

Veteran — Tell Us If You're a Veteran

As a ‘veteran friendly’ accredited practice we aim to deliver the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the armed forces. Click here for more information. We are working to identify our veteran patients, so if you have ever served in the military, please inform our reception team.

carer — Tell Us If You're a Carer

If you care for someone, let us know, you may be eligible for more help and support. Click here for more information.

Vaccine — Vaccination Information

Click here to access all you need to know about vaccinations for all ages, including child immunisations, flu, covid and shingles vaccinations. The surgery will always contact you to invite you for vaccines if you are eligible.

prescription — Repeat Prescriptions

Please allow THREE FULL WORKING DAYS for our dispensary to process your request for a repeat prescription. Our dispensary team are working extremely hard to ensure all medication is ready to collect within this time frame. We would therefore be grateful if you could refrain from phoning the Dispensary to check if your prescription is ready before this time. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

doctor on laptop — More staff, more roles, more ways to get an appointment

GP practices have evolved; here's how to make them work for you and get the care you need. Click here to see the full report.

Pharmacy — Please Help the NHS to Use Resources Sensibly

In 2023/24 NHS Kent & Medway spent over: £2.5million on minor pain relief, £55,000 on medicines for sore throats, £20,000 on cough and cold remedies, £19,000 on cold sore treatments. These products are available to be purchased over-the-counter, without an NHS prescription or GP appointment. Click here to find out more.

Dementia drop-in — Dementia Drop-In Clinics

Click here for details about our local dementia drop-in clinics.

mental health — Mental Health Support & Advice

Click here to find out about mental health service in this area.

Doctor holding a stethoscope — Rebuild General Practice

KEEP PATIENTS SAFE. PROTECT THE NHS. REBUILD GENERAL PRACTICE. Click here for more information.

Digital Ambassador — NHS App - Digital Ambassadors

To promote the use of the NHS App, the surgery is now offering one-to-one support for patients using the NHS App. Katie and Sam, our Digital Ambassadors, are running drop-in sessions to help patients get set up and make the most of the app’s features. including ordering repeat prescriptions, viewing test results, and more. Katie Wednesday AM; Sam Thursday PM; No appointment needed.

a group of people in a room — Information for patients who have missed breast screening / bowel screening

Breast Screening - If you have missed your breast screening appointment, you can contact your local breast screening unit (Canterbury) to schedule an appointment 01227 783000 or ekh-tr.breastscreening@nhs.net . Bowel screening - To request a replacement bowel screening kit or for any queries regarding the bowel screening programme, contact the bowel screening free helpline on 0800 707 6060. People older then 74 can request a screening kit every two years by also calling the free helpline.

Missed Appointments — Missed Appointments

Last month there were 91 missed appointments. Please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend your appointment. Thank you.

Practice News & Updates

Page last reviewed: 06 January 2026
Page created: 26 January 2021