Problems with the phone lines at a new medical centre have led to temporary numbers being set up.

There have been technical issue with the telephone lines at the new Sheerness Health Centre since it opened on Monday.

Patients of Dr Ramu and Dr Witts should contact 07512 922599.

Patients of Dr Fahmy and Dr Patel can continue to call the practice on 01795 580909.

Patients are also welcome to visit the new site to book appointments.

All clinical services are being provided from the new centre by these two practices.

NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is working closely with BT to resolve the problems at the earliest opportunity.