HEALTH & WELLNESS IN IWADE
This page includes information on local health provisions, the Iwade Health Centre, Iwade Pharmacy, Patient Participation Group and health and wellness activities for children and adults in the area which you can find both in the DIRECTORY and in the WHAT'S ON CALENDAR.
IWADE HEALTH & WELLNESS CALENDAR >>
IWADE HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTORY
Iwade Health Centre
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01795 413100
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1 Monins Road Iwade ME9 8TY |
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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.
Iwade Pharmacy
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01795 439368
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Unit D&E, Iwade Village Centre, Iwade, Sittingbourne ME9 8SH |
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Open Monday and Tuesday 9am to 6pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 6.30pm and Saturday mornings 9am to 1pm, Iwade Pharmacy offer all you'd expect from a pharmacy, both NHS and private prescriptions and a wide range of healthcare products for purchase.
New Weight Loss Treatments
- Safe and Effective Treatments: Patients can visit Iwade Pharmacy for a clinical assessment and advice on suitable weight loss treatments, including injections
- No Prescription Needed: These treatments are easily accessible without the need for a prescription
- Ongoing Support: We offer regular check-ins to monitor progress and provide continued guidance.
Patient Participation Group
A small team of local volunteers, operating entirely independently of the local practice but trying to work together with the staff at the health centre to improve the welfare of local patients.
Contact by email, through Facebook or post a note in the PPG boxes either in the clinic or local pharmacy.
We will do our best to help you!
Sheppey Minor Injuries Unit
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01795 879100
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Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent ME12 3LT |
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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
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01795 418300
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Bell Road , Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT |
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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
Swale Volunteer Transport Scheme
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.
BodyCare Hair and Beauty
Bootcamp Fitness with Adi
Iwade Bootcamp Fitness sessions are every Wednesday 18.20hrs (for 18.30hrs) meeting at the Stangate Drive/Chetney View park. All fitness levels welcome. Pay as you go. Join the Facebook group for updates.
Elite Dance Company
Elite Dance Company run a fantastic range of different classes at Iwade School throughout the week at various levels for ages 3-18.
• Street Dance
• Ballet
• Pointe
• Tap
• Lyrical Dance
• Acro
• Cheerleading and tumbling
• Stage School
They also offer singing classes at Iwade Barn. Take a look at their timetable to find out more information and to see what classes are on when. Email Registration@elitedance.uk if you are looking to enrol a new student and would like to book a FREE trial.
Iwade Nature Park
Click on the Iwade Nature Park Flyer link to download the Iwade Nature Park map online. The Nature Park includes a 30 minutes Play Trail and 30 minutes Wildlife Walk, a Rubbing Plaque, Ponds and a Stream, an Orchard, Woodland and a Wildlife Play Sculpture, why not take a look for yourself. Note whilst the fields behind Woodpecker Park are currently fenced off the Nature Park is still a great walk with beautiful views of Grade I listed All Saints Church.
Lullababybirthing
Baby massage (suitable from birth) and Mother and baby (suitable from 12 weeks) classes at Iwade Barn on Thursday mornings.
Message to book!
Yoga (Hayleys Bloom Yoga)
Normally every Tuesday evening at Iwade Barn, 7pm, prebooking essential.
Yoga (The HappyGuru)
Yoga, counselling and wellbeing. Check out the IWADE WHAT'S ON for Friday yoga at Iwade Barn.
IWADE HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTORY >>
IWADE HEALTH & WELLNESS CALENDAR
Note that not all Clubs and Activities in Iwade have a What's On Calendar listing so it's worth checking the IWADE DIRECTORY CLUBS & ACTIVITIES if you can't find what you're looking for in the What's On.
Saturday 13 September
Little Lions Football
| When? | Saturday 13 September 10:00 |
At Iwade Village Hall on Saturday mornings for young children aged 1.5 to 5, split into sessions by age 1.5-2.5, 2.5-3.5 and 3.5-5,
Find out more or book online at littlelionsfootball.co.uk
Monday 15 September
Friendship Club
| When? | Monday 15 September 10:15 |
Friendship Club is a lively and sociable fortnightly Monday morning get-together for Iwade residents of a certain age! There is often a talk or an activity or just enjoy a chat and a hot drink for £1.50. 10.15am to 12 midday at Iwade Barn. Keep an eye on the What's On for the next Monday Friendship Club.
Tuesday 16 September
Learn to Crochet at Mews Brews
| When? | Tuesday 16 September 10:00 |
Learn to Crochet with Celia every Tuesday morning at Mews Brewhouse just bring yourself a crochet hook and some wool
Tuesday 16 September
Iwade Crafters
| When? | Tuesday 16 September 14:00 |
Every Friday 9 .30am - 11.30am at the Woolpack and Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm at Iwade Barn (a monthly charge of £5 at the barn), keen crafters get together to craft and chat crafts and allsorts!. Drop Brenda a text on 07963 431 675 to find out more about popping along.
Tuesday 16 September
Hayley's Yoga
| When? | Tuesday 16 September 19:00 |
Normally every Tuesday evening 7pm at Iwade Barn, pre-booking essential.
Wednesday 17 September
Community Art Workshop
| When? | Wednesday 17 September 09:45 |
Every Wednesday in term-time at Iwade Barn, Community Art Workshops run by Emma, alternate morning and afternoon, morning session 9.45am to 12.15pm and afternoon session 12.45pm to 2.45pm.
Get in touch with Emma via WhatsApp on 07940 736597 to register your interest.
Bring your own art supplies and note this is an adults only workshop so no children sorry!
Wednesday 17 September
Bootcamp with Adi
| When? | Wednesday 17 September 18:20 |
Iwade Bootcamp Fitness sessions are every Wednesday 18.20hrs (for 18.30hrs) meeting at the Stangate Drive/Chetney View park. All fitness levels welcome. Pay as you go.
Thursday 18 September
Guitar Group
| When? | Thursday 18 September 20:00 |
Guitar Group meets at Iwade Barn every Thursday evening 7.30pm-9pm. All ages all abilities welcome. Relaxed group get in touch or pop along.
Friday 19 September
Iwade Crafters
| When? | Friday 19 September 09:30 |
Every Friday 9 .30am - 11.30am at the Woolpack and Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm at Iwade Barn (a monthly charge of £5 at the barn), keen crafters get together to craft and chat crafts and allsorts!. Drop Brenda a text on 07963 431 675 to find out more about popping along.
Friday 19 September
HappyGuru Yoga
| When? | Friday 19 September 10:00 |
Fridays at Iwade Barn 10am-10.45am or 11am-11.45am
For more information contact The HappyGuru by email on wendi.happyguru@yahoo.com or via their Facebook page
Tuesday 7 October
Men's Breakfast
| When? | Tuesday 7 October 09:30 |
Men's Breakfast is every first Tuesday of the month at Iwade Barn, why not pop along and enjoy a breakfast and a cuppa and meet some friends in the village, all welcome.
Tuesday 14 October
Reading & Book Group / Book Club
| When? | Tuesday 14 October 10:30 |
Iwade Reading and Book Group get together at Iwade Barn every second Tuesday of the month 10.30am. Everyone most welcome so why not come along. There's normally cake!
This month's book is One August Night by Victoria Hislop
Tuesday 11 November
Reading & Book Group / Book Club
| When? | Tuesday 11 November 10:30 |
Iwade Reading and Book Group get together at Iwade Barn every second Tuesday of the month 10.30am. Everyone most welcome so why not come along. There's normally cake!
November's book is The Critic by Peter May
Tuesday 9 December
Reading & Book Group / Book Club
| When? | Tuesday 9 December 10:30 |
Iwade Reading and Book Group get together at Iwade Barn every second Tuesday of the month 10.30am. Everyone most welcome so why not come along. There's normally cake!
December's book is Traitor's Gate by Jeffrey Archer