Alert: Changes to appointments system

From 16th June 2025, we are moving to a Total Triage system. This means all requests for care will be assessed by a GP before any appointments are booked, ensuring that everyone receives the right care, at the right time, from the right person.
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NHS England is gradually rolling out a new weight management medication called tirzepatide (Mounjaro) over the next few years.

Although tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is officially being introduced in some GP (primary care) settings from Monday, 23 June, it will only be available for a specific group of patients — and only once the required support services are in place.

In Kent and Medway, we are still waiting for the specialist programme to be set up. This programme is a key part of the treatment and must be in place before we can start prescribing tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in GP practices.
For more information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs) page here

Update on availability of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to support weight loss :: Kent & Medway ICS

Improving Access to Care: Moving to a Total Triage System

We know how important it is for our patients to access the care they need, when they need it. Many of you have told us that getting this care can be challenging, particularly when phone lines are busy or appointments are quickly filled.

To help address these issues, we’re introducing a new approach called Total Triage — a system that is already being successfully used in many GP practices across the country. The NHS is encouraging all practices to adopt this system.

Patient Engagement Meetings

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined our engagement sessions in May. Your time, feedback, and questions were invaluable as we prepare to introduce the Total Triage system on 16th June 2025.

These sessions were a chance for us to listen, learn, and improve — and your input has helped ensure that Total Triage will meet our patients’ needs and address any concerns. This will help make accessing care safer, fairer, and more efficient for everyone.

We truly appreciate your support and involvement as we make this important change.


Local and NHS services

The surgery works in partnership with local and NHS service providers and groups.

Please note that Canterbury Medical Practice will be closed on the following days in the afternoon for training.

– Tuesday 5th of August 2025
– Wednesday 3rd of September 2025
– Wednesday 29th of October 2025
– Wednesday 11th of February 2026
– Tuesday 3rd of March 2026

Please note that our eConsultation service will close early on those days.


If your  issue is clinically urgent  please call 111 or attend your closest Urgent Treatment Centre.

 

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.

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