Lowfield Medical Centre

Services

We provide a wide range of services and clinics for patients at our practice.

You can find out more by clicking on the links.

Appointments

Getting in touch with us We are aware there are significant problems getting through to us on the phone. We are sorry this is the case and would like to ... [continue] Appointments

Child health

Antenatal Services The midwives are no longer based in the surgery, but are now with the Health Visitors in the Darent Valley Hospital. If you need to refer yourself to ... [continue] Child health

Clinics

Antenatal Services The midwives are no longer based in the surgery, but are now with the Health Visitors in the Darent Valley Hospital. If you need to refer yourself to ... [continue] Clinics

Emergencies

During surgery hours, ring the Receptionist on 01322 224550, and make it clear that your need is urgent. The Receptionist will be able to make you an appointment at short ... [continue] Emergencies

Men and Women Services

Well Women Clinics Two of our female nurses offer well woman checks during the course of their regular surgeries. This needs a 20 minute appointment half way through your menstrual ... [continue] Men and Women Services

Mental Health

Mental Health problems are common and may affect 1 in 4 of us during our lifetime. They can be very devastating as not only are you coping with the mental ... [continue] Mental Health

NHS health information

There is plenty of information to help you manage your health on the NHS website. These buttons will take you to different sections of NHS and you can look up ... [continue] NHS health information

Non-NHS services

Some services we provide are not covered by the NHS. This means that a fee is charged for these services which is payable in advance. Download our Fees for Non ... [continue] Non-NHS services

Online services

There is now the facility for patients to book appointments with a doctor, order repeat prescriptions, get healthcare advice, view your health record, register to be an organ donor via ... [continue] Online services

Repeat prescriptions

We offer a repeat prescription service. These should be requested at least three working days in advance and left in the surgery in the prescription boxes provided. You may pick ... [continue] Repeat prescriptions

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care

Senior Health

Flu Clinics In 2020/21, flu vaccinations will be offered under the NHS flu vaccination programme to the following groups: People aged 65 years or over (including those becoming age 65 ... [continue] Senior Health

Sick certificates

You only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days. Your employer will provide you with an SC2 self-certificate ... [continue] Sick certificates

Teenage Health

Sexual Health Clinic There is a sexual health clinic held for all patients aged 20 and under. The clinic is not held at Lowfield Medical Centre. Please visit the Tower Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 2HA. Telephone ... [continue] Teenage Health

Tests and results

Blood tests Clinics are held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.30am – 10.30am. Appointments can be booked up to four weeks in advance through reception. Results We ask patients ... [continue] Tests and results

Travel health

Stay safe and healthy abroad Lowfield Medical Centre is a Yellow Fever Centre. Please make appointments with the Practice Nurse for your Yellow Fever vaccinations. We also provide a vaccination ... [continue] Travel health

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014