Hamstreet Surgery

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is a joint campaign from NHS England and Diabetes UK that takes place 23–29 May 2022.

• You can prevent type 2 diabetes by eating a healthy, balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and keeping physically active.
• People living with diabetes also face higher risk of heart disease, stroke, nerve damage, foot problems, vision loss, kidney problems and dying with COVID-19.
• There are some groups at higher risk of type 2 diabetes: men, people of South Asian or Black ethnicity, people who are overweight and people
with a family history of type 2 diabetes.
• Find out your risk of type 2 diabetes by using the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk Score at riskscore.diabetes.org.uk or by searching ‘Know Your Risk’.

Spring Covid Vaccination Booster for those aged 75 and over

The booster vaccination programme is now aiming to offer second Covid-19 booster appointments to all adults aged 75 and over.

We will be holding bookable clinics for second Covid-19 booster vaccinations at Hamstreet Surgery over the next 2 weeks. This clinic is for patients registered at Hamstreet Surgery who are aged 75. Please call the surgery to make an appointment.

You can also book an appointment at a local vaccination sites through the national booking system at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or by calling 119.
 

Please be aware of a scam that has come to our attention.

A patient at another surgery received a call from someone, stating they were a doctor at their surgery, and asking for their bank details so they could release their prescription.

Please note - No surgery staff will ever call and ask for your bank details for any reason. If you receive a similar call please can you let the surgery know and below are some websites for information & support.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/barnet/our-services/latest-scams/

http://www.scamwatch.uk/

https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/check-if-something-might-be-a-scam/

National MMR Campaign

If you have a child aged 1-5 years that hasn't had their MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) vaccination please contact the surgery to book an appointment. If you are unsure if your child has had their vaccination you should be able to find the information in your child's red book or ask when booking the appointment. For more information on the vaccination please click here

We are a progressive and forward thinking practice, in purpose built modern premises and we provide an efficient service in a friendly, caring manner.

The practice is on the edge of Romney Marsh, which is steeped in local history, with beautiful old churches and the military canal. We are within easy reach of many interesting towns, including the Cathedral city of Canterbury and the Cinque Ports. We are a rural dispensing practice covering an area of 150 square miles. With Eurostar stopping at Ashford International, our local station, Paris is as easily accessible as London. 

Primary Care Network - Hamstreet Surgery is a member practice of the Ashford Rural Primary Care Network along with Woodchurch Surgery, Ivy Court Surgery and Charing Surgery.

A great PCN takes a great team - If you would like to join our PCN click here for more information.

Monday 08:00 - 18:30

Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00 (18:30-20:00 prebookable nursing appointments only)

Wednesday 08:00 - 18:30

Thursday 08:00 - 18:30

Friday 08:00 - 18:30

Sunday 09:00 - 12:00 (prebookable nursing appointments only)

As well as our usual weekday clinics we also offer an extended service on Tuesday between 18:30-20:00 and Sunday between 09:00-12:00. These pre-booked nursing appointments only. GP Services are NOT available during these times and the telephone lines will closed. Please do not turn up at the surgery between these times unless you have an appointment.

Wednesday 1st June Open 8am-6:30pm

Holiday Thursday 2nd June CLOSED

Holiday Friday 3rd June CLOSED

Monday 6th June Open 8am-6:30pm

Hamstreet Surgery

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

Telephone: 01233 730190

Email: kmccg.hamstreetsurgery@nhs.net

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