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Do you have old equipment at home that you no longer need? Don't know where to return it to?
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We hear from people all over Medway about community mental health services. Although some of it is positive, the majority are negative stories from people and their Carers. Take a look to see what people have told us about their experiences. -
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We've heard from lots of people about wheelchair services in Medway.
Do you have a story to share with us?
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The Care Quality Commission has announced today that the ambulance service, which serves Medway, has been rated as ‘Good’ and the Trust will now exit Special Measures. -
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This week, we took part in a conference to bring together all the Patient Participation Groups across Kent. -
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The RBLI are hosting a social prescribing event together with over 35 local service providers coming together to offer practical support for your heath and wellbeing. -
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Today the Care Quality Commission have published their State of the Nation report which is their annual assessment of health and social care services across the country. -
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There are different kinds of abuse and it can happen anywhere. Abuse occurs when someone exploits another person or treats them in a way that harms or hurts them. It can happen once or on multiple occasions. -
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1 in 4 of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, but most can be prevented with a few changes. Here are some tips to help reduce risk the risk of a stroke. -
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Currently in Kent & Medway, we have eight Clinical Commissioning Groups who are responsible for commissioning our health services. From April 1st 2020, GPs have voted for all the CCGs to merge into one single Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). -
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Did you know, 1 in 2 people with diabetes are undiagnosed! In aid of World Diabetes Day, here are signs of diabetes you should look out for.
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Across the UK there are seven million unpaid carers supporting a friend of family member. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to. -
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This article will help you spot facts from fiction about the virus, what symptoms to look out for and how to prevent spreading it around. -
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A club run by the Sunlight Development Trust is here for you to know you’re not alone. -
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Medway Public Health and the METRO Charity in Medway are working together to understand more about chemsex and the needs of people who take part.
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Last summer the NHS Commissioners in Kent, Medway and Sussex announced that South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) had been awarded a five-year contract to provide the new NHS 111 and Clinical Assessment Service commencing April 2020. -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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We want to hear how the Coronavirus is affecting you and your family. Tell us your story, no matter how small, and we can use it to identify any gaps in services -
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Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army -
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The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed. -
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Many of Medway’s health & social care services are still operating albeit in a slightly different way. -
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If you, or someone in your family has a long term health condition, it can be tricky to know what to do. We are here to help. -
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A new 24 hour Helpline has been launched to support people who need urgent help with their mental health in Medway -
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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus. -
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New Urgent Dental Care Centres are being opened to provide emergency dental treatment during the Coronavirus pandemic. -
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Since the start of the Covid pandemic, we have been keeping in contact with a number of Medway Care Homes to understand how they are coping during the pandemic. Now we want to hear from people who have a family member in a Care Home right now. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding are all new terms that have become part of our daily language. But what do they really mean and what applies to you? -
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Since the beginning of lockdown, we have been collating feedback from people about how they are coping. Read our report which summarises what everyone told us in May, -
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The Dermatology service deals with skin conditions which can include rashes, lesions, lumps on the skin, changes to moles and skin cancer. -
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Scientists all over the world are racing to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus pandemic. The virus causing this disease is called SARS Cov2. A total of 26 candidates are currently in the clinical evaluation stage of development, according to WHO. -
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With testing hitting the headlines in recent days, and increasing numbers of people trying to get a Covid test, it can be confusing to know when you should, or shouldn’t seek a Covid test. -
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Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that can cause an unpleasant respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, exhaustion, and cough. Luckily after a few days in bed most people recover. -
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Visiting to Will Adams, Jade & Wakeley wards has today been suspended at Medway Hospital. -
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When people in Medway, Kent & Sussex call NHS 111 they will now find more experienced clinicians on hand to answer their queries than ever before. -
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Would you like to get involved in the discussion with leaders from health and care in Medway & Swale? -
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We've all heard tales about the flu jab that might make us think twice about getting the vaccine. Read on to learn what's real and what's just not true. -
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Patients at five GP surgeries in Medway are being asked to let decision makers know what is important to them. -
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The NHS wants to hear about your experience of using translation or interpreter services when you visit the dentist, pharmacy or optician. -
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Did you know that everyone is advised to take Vitamin D supplements every day during the autumn and winter months? -
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It wasn't the year that we planned, but thanks to you, we've still managed to make life better for hundreds of people. Check out our highlights. -
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Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share your experience of health and social care this year. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! -
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To help stop the spread of coronavirus, the government is advising everyone to stay at home from 5 January 2021. -
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One million adults in Kent & Medway will be offered the Coronavirus vaccine in the coming weeks and months. When will you get yours? -
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Five testing sites across Medway are offering free Covid tests to people working in key professions who don't have any Covid symptoms. -
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All of us are waiting for the call for our Covid vaccination. Have you had yours yet? -
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Unsurprisingly we've had lots of calls and emails about the Coronavirus vaccine in recent weeks. We've been able to help some frontline workers get access to their vaccine. -
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Testing is now available for all us living and working in Medway if you don't have any Covid symptoms. One in three of us will have Covid with no symptoms so it's really important to get tested regularly to reduce the spread of the virus -
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So many of you have been in touch to share your experience of being vaccinated, or to ask questions about the vaccine programme.
We asked the Head of the Vaccine Programme all your questions, and more. -
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All adults with learning disabilities in Medway are now being offered the vaccine. -
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The Care Quality Commission published a report following a recent unannounced visit to the emergency department at Medway Maritime Hospital. Although they found many positives, they’ve asked the hospital to make a number of immediate changes.