For suspected contacts of meningococcal disease, we have been asked to direct patients to the local UKHSA Health Protection Team (HPT) rather than a single national public helpline.
UKHSA contact routes
Main route (for patients and clinicians)
- UKHSA Health Protection Team (South East – covers Kent) Call: 0344 225 3861
This is the correct number for:
- Kent meningitis outbreak enquiries
- Contact tracing / prophylaxis queries
- Advice on whether someone qualifies as a close contact
