Temporary Disruption to Services

 

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We would like to inform you that South Central & West (SCW), on behalf of Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB), will be carrying out an essential upgrade to our IT network on: Thursday, 18th June 2026 (from approximately 1:30pm onwards).

This upgrade is part of wider improvements to make systems across the region faster, safer, and more reliable.

 

What this means for you

During the upgrade, we will experience a temporary loss of access to:

  • Clinical systems
  • Online services (including eConsult)
  • Telephone system

This means we will have limited or no ability to:

  • Book or amend appointments
  • Access patient records
  • Respond to online queries
  • Answer or make phone calls
 

What you should do

  1. Please avoid contacting the practice for non-urgent matters during this time
  2. For urgent medical help, please contact NHS 111
  3. For minor illnesses, consider using Pharmacy First services
  4. In an emergency, always call 999
 

When will services return to normal?

We expect disruption to last for the afternoon only. Services will be restored as soon as the upgrade is complete and systems are stable.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding while these important improvements are carried out.

Published: Jun 15, 2026