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We are seeing a significant rise in ADHD referrals and to help meet demand there will likely be a wait time for ADHD referral processing. We appreciate our patient’s patience with this.

Zero Tolerance Policy We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for patients and staff. We do not tolerate any form of abusive, aggressive, or threatening behaviour towards our team. Anyone displaying such behaviour may be restricted from accessing the practice or removed from our patient list. Thank you for treating our staff…

We are supporting the national public health response to the meningococcal disease outbreak linked to the University of Kent and the Canterbury area. If you have been offered preventative antibiotics because of this outbreak, you may be eligible for the MenB (Bexsero) vaccine at our practice. You may be eligible if: You are a student…

This guide tells you what to expect from your general practice (GP) and how you can help them, so you get the best from the National Health Service (NHS). More details can be found through the links below.

Important Notice – Urine Sample Policy Please be aware that we are unable to accept any urine samples unless a clinician has specifically requested this. If you have not been asked by a GP, nurse, or other clinician to provide a sample, please do not drop one off at the surgery, as it cannot be…

Starting 6th October, 2025, Gade and Chorleywood Health Centres are changing how we book appointments to make it easier for our patients to see our healthcare professionals. Patient Triage is a plan supported by NHS England. It’s meant to help fix problems in getting appointments, as talked about in a recent NHS paper “Fir for…

Hertfordshire County Council and Police are undertaking a survey to understand people’s views and experiences of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Hertfordshire. The results from this survey will be used to inform and shape Hertfordshire’s new Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and help us understand what more can be done to prevent…

Join Our New Patient Group We are launching a new Patient Group to help shape and support the future of our practice. We’re looking for enthusiastic and constructive members who are passionate about improving patient experience and services. The group will include both in-person members (limited to 8 people) and virtual members, who can contribute…

We’re excited to share an important opportunity for your patients! Living Well Taking Control is hosting our NEXT free webinar on Blood Pressure and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, from 12:00 to 12:40 pm. Why This Webinar Matters This webinar is timed to align with Know Your Numbers! Week (organised by…

Please see a summary of the results of the 2025 GP Patient Survey for Gade Surgery 323 surveys sent out 92 surveys sent back Overall experience of this GP Practice 74% felt the practice was fairly or very good Overall experience of contacting this GP Practice 62% felt the practice was fairly or very good…

Please see a summary of the results of the 2025 GP Patient Survey for Chorleywood Health Centre 360 surveys sent out 108 surveys sent back Overall experience of this GP Practice 88% felt the practice was fairly or very good Overall experience of contacting this GP Practice 90% felt the practice was fairly or very…

In England, cervical screening invitations for those aged 25-49 will be issued every 5 years instead of 3 if the HPV test is negative. This change, effective from July 2025, aligns with major clinical evidence showing that women testing negative for HPV have a very low risk of cervical cancer over the next 10 years,…

Welcome to Our New Website! We’re delighted to welcome you to the newly launched website for Gade and Chorleywood Health Centres! Our refreshed design aims to make it easier for you to access the services and information you need quickly, clearly, and conveniently. We hope you enjoy exploring the new layout and features. If you…

Our car park is now monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. To avoid receiving a penalty, please ensure you register your vehicle details upon arrival at the surgery. – If you are dropping off or picking up a patient, a 10-minute grace period applies. – The cameras will be operational 24/7 and managed…