A minor injuries unit in Sittingbourne has been forced to close after an issue with the plumbing left the practice with no water.

Patients needing the facility at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital have instead been directed to the minor injuries department at Sheppey Community Hospital, more than eight miles away.

The supply issue has also affected the Covid-19 vaccination clinic which operates from the site in Bell Road.

A sign on the window says: "The Covid vaccination clinic is closed due to unforeseen circumstances within the hospital.

"All patients with booked appointments will be contacted to make another appointment."

A Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said: "Sittingbourne Minor Injury Unit temporarily closed today with patients attending redirected to Sheppey Minor Injury Unit nearby.

"This was due to an issue with the water pipes.

"The fault has been found and fixed and the unit will reopen as usual tomorrow ready to welcome patients."