Monday 08 December 2025

Monday 08 December 2025

Iwade Health Centre

When should you make an appointment with your GP?

Before you make an appointment to see your GP, consider the alternatives shown below. Your local pharmacist may be able to give you the help you need and if not direct you to the most appropriate healthcare professional.

If you feel that you do need to see the GP, you can make an appointment at Iwade Health Centre by:

  • Calling the surgery from 8am on 01795 413100
  • Visiting the surgery

If you feel that you need an appointment, call the surgery as above. The receptionist will try to find you an ‘on-the-day’ appointment or ask the duty doctor for advice as most appropriate.

If it is outside of surgery hours, but you need urgent (not life-threatening) advice, you should call NHS 111

For life threatening emergencies, you must call 999

The appointment slots are for 10 minutes – to cover ONE issue. If you have more than one problem, decide which is most important and start from there. If you have several, or a complicated problem ask for a longer appointment when you book and the receptionist will do their best to help.

Accident & Emergency Services

For Choking, Chest Pain, Suspected Stroke and Major Fractures, life threatening emergencies or major accidents call 999 or go to Medway Hospital ME7 5NY A & E

Self Care

For Hangover, Sore Throat, Cold or Cough, minor ailments, grazes, bruises or similar, use the NHS website or www.patient.info for self-care advice and tips.

Your Local Pharmacy

For Diarrhoea, Headaches, Minor Infections, Bites and Stings, tummy upsets, painful cough, colds and travel advice, visit your pharmacy, Iwade ME9 8SH, Kemsley ME10 2ST or Asda (late night) ME10 2PD

Minor injury unit

For minor sprains or suspected fractures, minor injuries and ailments, not for babies under 1. See above for Sittingbourne and Sheppey Minor Injuries Units.

NHS 111

Telephone 111 if you need help fast and you are unsure, out of hours

Information courtesy of Iwade Patient Participation Group

Swale Volunteer Transport Scheme

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Available to local residents aged 60+ or disabled who have difficulty in using public transport, there is a registration fee and thereafter an annual fee to help cover administration costs as the scheme is run by volunteers. Journeys are charged at a charge per mile with an additional £1 admin charge per journey and the driver will normally be happy to wait with you for a reasonable time. Swale Volunteer Transport Scheme exists to provide transport that enables you to attend essential appointments, including doctors, dentists and hospitals.

Iwade Health Centre

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How do I get a repeat prescription at Iwade Health Centre?
  • The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is by downloading the NHS App. If you are not confident in doing this please pop into the practice and a member of staff will be able to assist with this.
  • Written requests for repeat prescriptions can be made using the external practice post box or prescription slips are available at the practice which when completed can be posted in the internal prescription box or handed to a member of staff.
Please note the practice does not accept repeat prescription requests via email.

How do I get a doctor's appointment at Iwade Health Centre?

  • You either need to use Anima (on the web), call at 8am on 01795 413100 or go in at 8am so Iwade Health Centre can organise for you.
  • Note if you do this you may miss on the day appointments where they are released at say 7am. Once Anima is at capacity you will have to wait until the next day.
  • If you are not registered with Anima recommend calling or popping in to find out the process.

How do I get a Nurse's appointment at Iwade Health Centre?
You can book through Iwade Health Centre, pop in or call them on 01795 413100

How do I get a hub appointment at Iwade Health Centre?
These are available on a Saturday all day. There is no set routine for when these appointments become available but you can ask the surgery. These are not just for Iwade Health Centre patients so there is higher demand.

Sheppey Minor Injuries Unit

Sheppey Community Hospital

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The Minor Injuries Unit at Sheppey Hospital is open 8am to 8pm every day including bank holidays but do check current information before you go. Not suitable for under 1s. Also walk in GP doctor's service.

Sittingbourne Minor Injuries Unit

Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital

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The Minor Injuries Unit at the Memorial is open 8am to 8pm every day including bank holidays but do check current information before you go. Not suitable for under 1s

What's On

Watch this space for events.

In the News

Parish Council Notice – Remembrance Tommy Statue

The Parish Council would like to inform residents that the Remembrance Tommy statue that was installed by the flagpole has been damaged. The statue’s rifle was accidentally broken off by a young child, and the incident was captured on CCTV.

We understand that accidents happen, and no further action is being taken. However, we kindly ask that if the broken piece (the rifle) has been taken home or picked up, it please be returned to the flagpole area or handed in to the Parish Council. We would like to repair the statue in time for commemorations next year.

27/11/2025

Parish Council Notice – Remembrance Tommy Statue

The Parish Council would like to inform residents that the Remembrance Tommy statue that was installed by the flagpole has been damaged. The statue’s rifle was accidentally broken off by a young child, and the incident was captured on CCTV.

We understand that accidents happen, and no further action is being taken. However, we kindly ask that if the broken piece (the rifle) has been taken home or picked up, it please be returned to the flagpole area or handed in to the Parish Council. We would like to repair the statue in time for commemorations next year.

27/11/2025
Click on the image to see what Iwade Tours are coming up in the WHAT'S ON Calendar

Iwade Tours Vintage Essex

Iwade Tours are a non-profit making village-run organisation, with a simple mission: bringing villagers, their family and friends together for comfortable, enjoyable, and worry-free outings. And they add a few luxuries along the way.

A recent tour to Essex enjoyed by Erika and Faye included a stop at Thaxted to see the church where Gustav Holst played the organ and other historical buildings. It also passed through the beautiful Essex Rodings before visiting the Lodge Family Coach Museum for lunch and a ride on a vintage coach.

The organisers Elizabeth and Matthew join every trip and make everyone feel looked after as well as making sure that everything runs smoothly. Visits are well planned with a good balance of beautiful scenery and fascinating history.

There is a wide range of complimentary hot and cold drinks and snacks on offer onboard and the Tour Guides are entertaining and full of interesting tales about the places visited.

You can find Iwade Tours dates and trips in the IwadeVillage WHATS ON and get in touch to get booked on! Erika and Faye highly recommend!

21/11/2025

Iwade Tours Vintage Essex

Iwade Tours are a non-profit making village-run organisation, with a simple mission: bringing villagers, their family and friends together for comfortable, enjoyable, and worry-free outings. And they add a few luxuries along the way.

A recent tour to Essex enjoyed by Erika and Faye included a stop at Thaxted to see the church where Gustav Holst played the organ and other historical buildings. It also passed through the beautiful Essex Rodings before visiting the Lodge Family Coach Museum for lunch and a ride on a vintage coach.

The organisers Elizabeth and Matthew join every trip and make everyone feel looked after as well as making sure that everything runs smoothly. Visits are well planned with a good balance of beautiful scenery and fascinating history.

There is a wide range of complimentary hot and cold drinks and snacks on offer onboard and the Tour Guides are entertaining and full of interesting tales about the places visited.

You can find Iwade Tours dates and trips in the IwadeVillage WHATS ON and get in touch to get booked on! Erika and Faye highly recommend!

21/11/2025
Click on the image to read the November draft minutes (includes update on new village hall)

November Parish Council Update

At the November meeting, the Parish Council agreed to publish draft minutes online to improve community engagement. You can find these on our COUNCIL & GOVERNMENT page. As formal approval of minutes takes place at the following month’s meeting, information can otherwise be delayed. Publishing drafts ensures residents have timely access to council discussions.

PC Skye Williams is Iwade's neighbourhood beat officer. To communicate with Skye and receive updates residents can sign up to ‘My Community Voice’ via mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk

Have your say! Take part in the Village Survey (10 Dec–15 Jan) and help shape Iwade’s future.

Watch this space for how to have your say and thank you to Chair of Iwade Parish Council Steve Tolhurst for providing this update and to Iwade Parish Council for publishing the minutes more "real time" as standard - Ed

21/11/2025

November Parish Council Update

At the November meeting, the Parish Council agreed to publish draft minutes online to improve community engagement. You can find these on our COUNCIL & GOVERNMENT page. As formal approval of minutes takes place at the following month’s meeting, information can otherwise be delayed. Publishing drafts ensures residents have timely access to council discussions.

PC Skye Williams is Iwade's neighbourhood beat officer. To communicate with Skye and receive updates residents can sign up to ‘My Community Voice’ via mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk

Have your say! Take part in the Village Survey (10 Dec–15 Jan) and help shape Iwade’s future.

Watch this space for how to have your say and thank you to Chair of Iwade Parish Council Steve Tolhurst for providing this update and to Iwade Parish Council for publishing the minutes more "real time" as standard - Ed

21/11/2025

What happened with the water Iwade?

Cast your minds back to Sunday 9th November 2025 when Iwade had no water. Thank you Iwade Parish Council for finding out more for residents when we asked if it was a permanent fix - "It’s not an issue of a temporary or permanent fix. What happened shouldn’t be repeated. A third party company isolated two District Metered Area (DMAs). DMAs are sections of a water supply network that are hydraulically isolated to allow for accurate monitoring of water flow in and out of the zone. The isolation was done without Southern Water’s knowledge or engagement with us. Southern Water teams then reacted quickly to provide tankering as a precaution while also getting supplies turned back on."

Clear as the water?! What seems clear is if this is the case then this shouldn't happen again. Hopefully!

17/11/2025

What happened with the water Iwade?

Cast your minds back to Sunday 9th November 2025 when Iwade had no water. Thank you Iwade Parish Council for finding out more for residents when we asked if it was a permanent fix - "It’s not an issue of a temporary or permanent fix. What happened shouldn’t be repeated. A third party company isolated two District Metered Area (DMAs). DMAs are sections of a water supply network that are hydraulically isolated to allow for accurate monitoring of water flow in and out of the zone. The isolation was done without Southern Water’s knowledge or engagement with us. Southern Water teams then reacted quickly to provide tankering as a precaution while also getting supplies turned back on."

Clear as the water?! What seems clear is if this is the case then this shouldn't happen again. Hopefully!

17/11/2025
Click on the image to view the planning application online

Farmers Fields Parish Council Objections

Following September Parish Council, IPC have written to object to the application to build 156 residential dwellings as follows:
  • Swale Borough Councils 5 year housing target is 5,502. Planning applications for 7,000 new homes in Swale have already been approved.
  • The proposed Highsted Park development, if approved, would supply 8,400 new homes.
  • Iwade Parish Council are in the process of organising an independent traffic survey to assess how the increase in housing in Iwade will impact traffic in the village.
  • The proposal includes 40% social housing. The plans show they are all allocated in one area together, social housing should be spread throughout the estate.
  • The proposed housing mix plan shows apartments to be built at the entrance of the housing development adjacent to Sheppey Way. This is not in keeping with the character and appearance of the local area.
  • The local infrastructure cannot cope with increased housing; nurseries, schools and the GP surgery.
  • Iwade Stream runs between these two developments and any increase in surface water runoff/allowing water into this waterway, will increase the risk of flooding in the centre of the village.
  • With climate change and increased rainfall during winter developers should be doing all they can to protect existing properties from flooding and not exacerbate the risk. There is no water attenuation provision in the Sheppey Way section.
  • This land is not allocated on Swales Local Plan for development.
  • Swale Borough Council have already approved 512 new homes to be built in Iwade.
On this basis Iwade Parish Council would like to call this planning application into the planning committee and ask that the decision on the above application is delayed due to the above factors.
13/11/2025

Farmers Fields Parish Council Objections

Following September Parish Council, IPC have written to object to the application to build 156 residential dwellings as follows:
  • Swale Borough Councils 5 year housing target is 5,502. Planning applications for 7,000 new homes in Swale have already been approved.
  • The proposed Highsted Park development, if approved, would supply 8,400 new homes.
  • Iwade Parish Council are in the process of organising an independent traffic survey to assess how the increase in housing in Iwade will impact traffic in the village.
  • The proposal includes 40% social housing. The plans show they are all allocated in one area together, social housing should be spread throughout the estate.
  • The proposed housing mix plan shows apartments to be built at the entrance of the housing development adjacent to Sheppey Way. This is not in keeping with the character and appearance of the local area.
  • The local infrastructure cannot cope with increased housing; nurseries, schools and the GP surgery.
  • Iwade Stream runs between these two developments and any increase in surface water runoff/allowing water into this waterway, will increase the risk of flooding in the centre of the village.
  • With climate change and increased rainfall during winter developers should be doing all they can to protect existing properties from flooding and not exacerbate the risk. There is no water attenuation provision in the Sheppey Way section.
  • This land is not allocated on Swales Local Plan for development.
  • Swale Borough Council have already approved 512 new homes to be built in Iwade.
On this basis Iwade Parish Council would like to call this planning application into the planning committee and ask that the decision on the above application is delayed due to the above factors.
13/11/2025
Email christmas@swale.foodbank.org.uk

Swale Foodbank The Gift of Christmas

Swale Foodbank have launched their 2025 Christmas appeal 'The Gift Of Christmas' together with their friends at Sheerness Salvation Army.

They are collecting in Hampers Of Hope and brand new, unwrapped toys and gifts that they will pass on to nominated families.

All Hampers and gifts will need to be with them by the first week of December.

Fill the box with at least 20 Christmassy items no fresh items and no alcohol thank you then email christmas@swale.foodbank.org.uk so they know what hampers to expect. Happy Hampering!

03/11/2025

Swale Foodbank The Gift of Christmas

Swale Foodbank have launched their 2025 Christmas appeal 'The Gift Of Christmas' together with their friends at Sheerness Salvation Army.

They are collecting in Hampers Of Hope and brand new, unwrapped toys and gifts that they will pass on to nominated families.

All Hampers and gifts will need to be with them by the first week of December.

Fill the box with at least 20 Christmassy items no fresh items and no alcohol thank you then email christmas@swale.foodbank.org.uk so they know what hampers to expect. Happy Hampering!

03/11/2025
Iwade Friendship Club are a welcoming bunch if you'd like to join

Iwade Friendship Club

It was lovely to meet Iwade Friendship Club at Iwade Barn this week what a welcoming group of ladies. Would you like to join them? Every other week at Iwade Barn on a Monday from 10.30am to midday just £1 which includes a hot drink. Often a speaker and time for a chat. Keep an eye on the WHATS ON for the next date and pop along you will be made very welcome. You can also join their Facebook group if you would like to. And you can find them in the DIRECTORY under CLUBS and ACTIVITIES >>
27/10/2025

Iwade Friendship Club

It was lovely to meet Iwade Friendship Club at Iwade Barn this week what a welcoming group of ladies. Would you like to join them? Every other week at Iwade Barn on a Monday from 10.30am to midday just £1 which includes a hot drink. Often a speaker and time for a chat. Keep an eye on the WHATS ON for the next date and pop along you will be made very welcome. You can also join their Facebook group if you would like to. And you can find them in the DIRECTORY under CLUBS and ACTIVITIES >>
27/10/2025

Iwade Health Centre - New NHS patients welcome

Iwade Health Centre welcome new patients according to the banner outside telephone 01795 413100 or pop in to the centre in Monins Road
25/09/2025

Iwade Health Centre - New NHS patients welcome

Iwade Health Centre welcome new patients according to the banner outside telephone 01795 413100 or pop in to the centre in Monins Road
25/09/2025
Click on the image to view the full planning application

Development of 466 properties behind Woodpecker now fenced off

The development of 466 properties including a new village hall and a country park is now much more evident as the development area has been fully fenced off both at the Wigeon Road end and at the back of Woodpecker Park. If you have noticed a planning application to demolish the current village hall we understand that this will not be done until the new village hall in a different location is ready but we will investigate further. You can view the planning application including all the drawings and documents on this link. Watch this space for more information as we get it.
28/07/2025

Development of 466 properties behind Woodpecker now fenced off

The development of 466 properties including a new village hall and a country park is now much more evident as the development area has been fully fenced off both at the Wigeon Road end and at the back of Woodpecker Park. If you have noticed a planning application to demolish the current village hall we understand that this will not be done until the new village hall in a different location is ready but we will investigate further. You can view the planning application including all the drawings and documents on this link. Watch this space for more information as we get it.
28/07/2025