Clinics and Services

We provide the following adult immunisations:

• 65 years old: Pneumococcal
• 65 years and older: Influenza
• 70 years old: Shingles
• 75 to 79 years, or those who turned 80 after September 1, 2024: RSV

Most antenatal care is now carried out at the surgery, shared by your GP and midwife.

Midwife Emily Sullivan is in the surgery Tuesdays and Thursdays.

With our Nurse Lara Stafford. It is recommended to have a review annually even if you are well.

Our Carer Champion will be able to give advise and acts as a key point of contact to support, identify, and signpost carers needs.

Cervical screening, which used to be called a smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. All women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening every 5 years. Everyone with a cervix should be offered screening. Our nurses Lara and Steph offer appointments Monday to Friday. 

Learn more about cervical screening on the NHS website

We offer immunisations as advised by Public Health England.

Learn more about childhood immunisations on the NHS website

The routine childhood vaccination schedule has changed.

Children will now receive the combined MMRV vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox. The first dose is given at around 12 months, with a second dose at 18 months or during the 3 years and 4 months booster appointment. This change aims to offer broader protection against common childhood infections and reduce the risk of illness and outbreaks. For questions about eligibility or timing, please contact the surgery.

Learn more about MMRV vaccine on the Gov UK website

With our Nurse Marie Leech.

Kingswood Surgery is pleased to announce the introduction of ‘digital buddies’ to help support patients access NHS platforms including Anima and the NHS App.

If you would like to make an appointment with one of our digital buddies please contact reception who will pass on a message to Becca, Lynn, or Katie.

Available with our nurses.

This work is shared between the doctors and practice nurses who are able to offer confidential advice on all methods of family planning, including pre-conception. Coil and implant fitting is offered by:

• Dr Lucy Gilliam

Visit our appointments page, and our staff will arrange an appointment for a review to discuss your requirements first.

Available between October and March for eligible groups. Invites will be sent to eligible patients to book appointment. Saturday clinics are available.

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Available at Birchlands Business Centre, 243 Benhall Mill Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JH. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Call 0300 7900 243.

You will find a blood pressure machine along with a height and weight machine which also calculates your Body Mass Index (BMI) in the Kingswood Health Corner. Both pieces of equipment will print out a slip of paper recording your results – please write your full name and date of birth on the back of the piece of paper and pop it into the box in the health corner. These results will be added to your personal patient notes which will help clinicians to access up to date information when assessing your care.

Midwife Emily Sullivan is in the surgery Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We carry out private medical examinations for those who require them for personal/insurance reasons, and we also work with various local businesses.

Please call our Insurance clerk for advice.

See more information on non-NHS services we provide

Adult Mental Health Navigator Service

Patients visit their GP for help with stress and symptoms related to mental illness.

Some of the issues that patients face during these times are caused or made worse by non-medical issues such as financial & employment concerns, housing issues, social isolation, substance misuse, bereavement or caring and parenting responsibilities.

We connect people over the age of 18 to community groups, activities and services in the local area who can help you with these issues.

We can see you for a period of up to 12 weeks to help you through a personalised plan of support.

Visit the Tunbridge Wells PCN website for more information

Available at the surgery.

Available with our Health Care assistants for patients aged 40-74. Find out more on the NHS website

You may notice a "Johns Hopkins score" or "Patient Needs Group (PNG)" mentioned in the NHS App or by the surgery team.

This is simply a way of understanding patients' health needs more clearly, so that care can be better planned and delivered.

What is it?

The Johns Hopkins Scoring System groups patients according to their health conditions and the level of support they may need.

• It is based on research widely used across the NHS.
• It looks at things like long-term conditions, how many conditions a person has, and how complex those conditions are.

Why is it used?

• To make sure patients get the right care at the right time
• To help the surgery plan services and appointments effectively
• To identify patients who may need extra support or early checks
• To focus on prevention and keep people healthier for longer

What do the groups mean?

• Green (Low Need): People without significant health issues, focus on staying w℮ll
• Orange (Moderate Need): People with one or more stable conditions, may need occasional support
• Red (High Need): People with several or complex conditions, who may need more regular or coordinated care

What does this mean for me?

• Your care remains personalised.
• Your right to access GP or nurse appointments does not change.
• The score simply helps the surgery to plan better, fairer, and more proactive care for everyone in the community.

This score is for planning and support. It does not affect your right to access care.

Every Monday and Tuesday for bad backs and necks. Your GP needs to refer you.

Weekly with Dr Okoye. You need to see the doctor before booking this.

Please contact us online with your concerns.

Located at Tunbridge Wells hospital. Call 01622225713 to arrange to be seen. 

Our nurses can help guide you through any vaccinations you may need. You will be asked to complete a Travel Form before your appointment.

Ultrasound appointments are available every Wednesday and Thursday at Kingswood Surgery. This service is run by Surgimed Healthcare Ltd – you need to be referred by your GP.