East Finchley Medical Practice

Immediate action required: Men B outbreak 2026 Information

We understand concerns surrounding the current breakout of meningococcal disease in Kent.

We will be guided by UK Health Security Agency about potential vaccination. Currently, a targeted vaccination programme is being planned for students living in halls at University of Kent.

Currently there are no meningitis vaccination recommendations outside of the UK vaccination schedule

If wider vaccination is recommended, the practice will invite patients individually.

For up to date information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent

Urgent advice: NOTICE TO CHANGE OF SYSTEM Monday 3rd November 2025: Total Online Triage

East Finchley Medical Practice are now operating a full triage via eConsult, an online consultation form.

All requests for the following should be submitted via an eConsult form:

· GP Appointments (urgent OR routine) · Sick or fit notes · Medical advice · Doctors’ letters

· Medication advice · Follow up on previous issues · Admin queries

All clinical requests will be triaged by a Senior GP. Please keep your phone available after submitting an e-consult as we may need to call you. Submit requests online Monday-Friday 8:00am to 6.30pm via our website: www.eastfinchleymedicalpractice.nhs.uk or NHS App.

If you prefer to call or visit the practice or you do not have internet access our reception team will complete an 'e-lite' form on your behalf which will be triaged by the GP.

Please note, we are unable to help you if you are currently outside of the UK - you must seek local medical attention.

We hope that this will help us provide care that is faster, fairer, and more efficient for all patients.

We thank you for your patience and understanding