Advice and Information

On this page you will find information about diabetes, what it is and what the symptoms are. You will also find information and support for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, along with local and national support.

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

Mental health is really important.
It is vital that we are all looking after our minds as well as our bodies to keep us fit and healthy.
Christmas can be a difficult time for some of us, so we have complied a list of services that are open throughout the festive period if you want to reach out for mental health support.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

This article will be discussing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), what is it and where you can get local support for breathing conditions in the area.

Let us know your feedback for health and social care services, either as a Kent or Medway resident.

In this helpful article we have compiled a list of wellbeing and mental health support services for children and young people. If you are struggling, looking for support or just wanting to find what is available in your local area for health and wellbeing support, you're in the right place!

Looking for ways to keep fit and stay active? Not sure what is available in your area?
This is a resource pack for Medway residents, including information about local groups and advice on how to stay healthy.

Each February multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days.

This is a week to raise awareness of Cervical cancer, the screening programmes that currently take place and the vaccination programme designed to greatly reduce cases in the future.

Each January multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days.