Medway Community Healthcare (MCH) provides a wide range of high quality community health services for Medway residents; from health visitors and district nurses to speech and language therapists and out of hours urgent care.
Please note: The service can only accept patients with a Medway and Swale GP. Any patients with a GP outside of this area, will be asked to book a test within their region
Please see our poster for open clinics
Blood tests are carried out to help in the diagnosis, care and treatment of various health conditions and diseases and they may be requested by your GP, your specialist team or nurse. They will give you a blood test form and provide you with information about preparation for your test. This will include:
If you have been asked to have a glucose tolerance test please contact us to book an appointment on 0300 123 3444. Please note that the test will take two hours to complete.
If you are unable to book online, please call 0300 123 3444 option 1, then option 1 again.
On the day, please bring with you your blood form or F number code (this is given to you by your GP). Please ensure you have any coats off and sleeves rolled up ready for your bloods to be taken.
Fainting can occur when having your blood test. What steps can you take to prevent fainting during your blood test?
Tensing your muscles or crossing your legs at the onset of symptoms may help postpone or prevent fainting. You also may lie down and elevate your legs. If you have fainted at a blood test before, you should ask to do your next blood draw lying down. Tell your phlebotomist immediately if you start to feel light headed.
You can also reduce your likelihood of fainting by doing the following:
Our clinics are held at a choice of venues and are appointment only clinics - booking an appointment is necessary.
If your child needs a blood test you need to book an appointment online. Blood tests for children often require more time allocated in order for our staff to reassure them and for you to help calm them before the blood test is taken. A booked appointment means you have a set time for the test, which avoids any potential waiting time and so reduces your child’s anxiety levels prior to going in to the clinic.
We are continually striving to improve our service and rely on patient feedback to make this possible. If you have some feedback for us, including if you fainted following the test and you would like to tell us about how it was managed, please complete your feedback here >
Please call 0300 123 3444 for more details
Check the poster for the latest opening times