Immunisation Service

November 2024
West Maidstone team

Nurses were very professional and friendly. My child felt comfortable during and after vaccination.

October 2024
South Kent Team

The staff were friendly and were very child focused, answering questions from my son and making him feel comfortable.

September 2024
South Team

My son was extremely anxious about having the flu spray vaccination. The two members of staff were both extremely patient, professional and understanding and eventually we managed to get the vaccination completed. I was very grateful to them both, thank you.

August 2024
East Team

The nurse was so lovely and put my son at ease. She spoke clearly about what was going to happen and with kindness, but at his level.

July 2024
East Kent

Everyone we came into contact with was friendly and polite. My daughter has ADHD and was made to feel comfortable and we had no issues during the appointment.

June 2024
East Kent

The nurse adapted the location to meet my SEN daughter's needs. They treated my 14 year old daughter with patience, kindness and respect. Throughout my daughter was treated as an individual and her fears respected which allowed her to have the trust and confidence to receive the vaccine.

May 2024
East team

The nurses were very friendly and helpful. They were relaxed but efficient. They have gone through the consent in detail and explained clearly about the vaccination. They put us at ease. We didn't feel rushed at all.

April 2024
East Team

The staff was very friendly , they explained what the vaccination was for and they supported my anxious child.

March 2024
Medway/Swale

We were seen very quickly and the nurse was polite and efficient. I had a query about another vaccine for my other child which was answered knowledgeably.

February 2024
Medway/Swale

The nurse was very kind and made my daughter feel at ease. She explained the process and reasons for immunisation. Also made sure she had my daughter’s consent. Appointment was on time too. No delays.

May 2023
West Kent

The staff were efficient, warm and welcoming. The nurses were so patient and caring with the children especially those who were clearly terrified of the needles. I was extremely impressed.

May 2023
North Kent

My son personally asked me to do this feedback and to thank Sandra. My son is autistic and extremely nervous around needles. He said Sandra made everyone leave the room and was super patient and comforting with him. Thank you Sandra.

May 2023
East Kent

My son is petrified of needles and I spoke to the nurse beforehand to advise her of this. She was amazing and made the experience as stress free as she could and reassured him constantly.

May 2023
South Kent

Put at ease, full explanation given, not rushed, daughters anxiety fully taken into consideration, very kind and thoughtful nurse.

May 2023
Swale

Nurse was very kind, empathetic and patient with my daughter who was very scared to have her injections.

July 2023

Staff are kind, calm and we’re excellent at keeping my anxious daughter calm.

July 2023

Nurses were chatty, caring, unrushed, genuinely interested in my daughter as a person not just getting her vaccination right for her. They understood she was anxious and feeling faint and made provision for that emotionally and practically.

July 2023

My child was very nervous as is needle phobic and he was seen with patience, kindness and care. He was not rushed, he was able to voice his concerns and worries and was met with compassion.

June 2023

My son suffers with severe anxiety and was extremely nervous whilst at the appointment. All 3 nurses were absolutely incredible with my son. They immediately put him at ease and explained everything to him whilst keeping him calm and reassured. I can’t thank these amazing ladies enough for the care and attention they gave to my son. I’m extremely grateful to them as without their expertise, he would have refused to have the injection. They kept him there about 20 minutes after the appointment to give his adrenaline a chance to reduce and explained sensitivity how his arm will feel for a couple of days, explaining that it is completely normal and not to worry. Thank you ladies.

June 2023

Honestly, the nurse was fantastic so kind, reassured my daughter who became upset and made the whole thing very comfortable which will have a impact on her feelings around any further vaccinations. Good location - children’s centre was clean. Service was well organised.

June 2023

Very welcoming and friendly. Took time to talk to my son and explain about the vaccination. Very kind and helpful and helped my son to relax and not feel nervous. Very positive experience thankyou.

May 2023

My daughter has a severe and genuine needle phobia. I cannot praise the nurse who was outstanding with my daughter. Thank you!

May 2023

The staff were efficient, warm and welcoming. The nurses were so patient and caring with the children especially those who were clearly terrified of the needles. I was extremely impressed.

May 2023

My son personally asked me to do this feedback. He is autistic and extremely nervous around needles. He said the member of staff made everyone leave the room and was super patient and comforting with him. Thank you.

May 2023

The first lady realised that I had to go to the other person for my vaccine as I was outreach but was very nice and helpful and helped me to calm down. The second lady was aware of my notes and she knew exactly what to do to keep me calm. I have an extreme phobia and potentially PTSD so i was rather stressed even though I had taken a reasonable dose of anti-anxiety medication beforehand. She kept me away from things that might trigger me and helped encourage my friend to distract me. I haven’t had such a positive experience going for a test for over five years and started to cry after it was done out joy and relief and gratefulness - She understood exactly that I didn’t want to know when it was going to be done and gave a subtle countdown before doing it so i didn’t have the chance to tense or become overwhelmed. I cannot express a big enough thank you to this lady as without her I wouldn’t have been able to go study Radiography at university in September.

April 2023
South Kent

Really helpful and friendly staff - my son needs additional support due to anxiety over vaccinations and the team were fantastic.

April 2023
North Kent

Very organised and staff very reassuring and kind. Excellent nurse especially for an anxious teenager.

April 2023
Medway

On time. Nurse was really nice and caring and kept my son calm and informed on what was happening.

April 2023
East Kent

Staff were nice and friendly. The appointment was quick.

April 2023
West Kent

My daughter has anxiety and the nurse was very mindful and made the whole experience stress free for her.

April 2023
West Kent

Nurses at front desk and in appointment very pleasant, efficient and informed.

April 2023
South Kent

The whole team was polite and they were efficient.

March 2023
South Kent

Very friendly efficient staff, took time to put my son, who has ASD, at ease.

March 2023
West Kent

Child was very anxious but staff were very good at understanding and giving him time to accept what was happening.

March 2023
South Kent

Nurse was very patient and kind when my daughter got upset.

March 2023
West Kent

Efficient, warm and welcoming.

March 2023
Medway/Swale

Sandra was the nurse who looked after us. My son has autism and ADHD and is terrified of injections. Sandra was amazing with us both, explaining everything and answering any questions. Thank you.

March 2023
North Kent

The nurse was very kind and reassuring.

March 2023
East Kent

Rachael made us feel welcome, we were given all the information need, supported throughout and was done quickly.

March 2023
North Kent

The nurse had so much patience with my grandson, aged 12, who was very nervous.

April 2023

We were seen very quickly after arriving and the quality of care was very good, warm and friendly, taking time to explain everything and answer questions.

April 2023

Very calm and friendly team. Put our young person at ease straight away.

April 2023

Sandra was the nurse who looked after us. My son has autism and ADHD and is terrified of injections. Sandra was amazing with us both explaining everything and answering any questions. Thank you.

January 2023

Staff were welcoming and helpful. They instantly noticed that my child was nervous and went out of their way to reassure her. They were patient and kind.

January 2023

Excellent communication via email and text confirmation of apt with reminder the day before. We were taken straight in to the apt even though we arrived early so my son did not have time to become anxious.

January 2023

Sandra was so friendly and made me feel really relaxed and answered any questions I had.

January 2023

Staff were all incredibly patient with my daughter who is needle phobic. They made her feel at ease, did not rush her and as a result she agreed to two vaccines.

December 2022

Amazingly excellent. My granddaughter has had a phobia regarding injections which she is trying hard to get over, The lady we saw was brilliant and did everything she could to help my granddaughter receive the vaccination.

December 2022

Tim was very friendly with my children and made them at ease. Would like to come back again after this experience.

December 2022

Quick appointment, not busy, very nice understanding nurse for an anxious SEN child.