man
Time for your Man MOT!
We’ve been through a lot these past couple of years. Covid has not gone away, but we are beginning to live with it. To do this, we need to be at the top of our game both physically and mentally.
14 June 2022
carers
Visible, valued and supported. We LOVE Carers!
A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, addiction or who needs extra help as they grow older.
6 June 2022
financial
Do you need financial help? Do you live in Medway? Then this announcement is for you.
Medway Council have announced that they have been awarded over £2 million to assist the many people in Medway who are struggling with the cost of living.
27 May 2022
epilepsy
Epilepsy is one of the oldest known medical conditions
It’s quite common and affects the brain causing frequent seizures.
24 May 2022
interpreter
Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?
23 May 2022
carers
Can you claim carers support if you have recently moved to the UK?
The short answer is yes! But it can be complicated so we have more detail for you.
18 May 2022
hypertension
You probably don’t know if you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure (which is also known as hypertension) rarely has noticeable symptoms; so if you have it, you’re unlikely to realise it. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
17 May 2022
dementia
When is getting old, not just getting old?
So many of us put memory loss down to old age; but that’s not always true.
16 May 2022
Fibromyalgia
Have you heard of Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a long term condition that causes pain all over the body. It’s also known as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). It can be quite common – Lady Gaga has it!
12 May 2022
cancer
How much do you know about Ovarian Cancer?
Here are some facts about ovarian cancer:
8 May 2022
loneliness
9 million people in the UK are lonely right now. Are you one of them?
Everyone can feel lonely at some point in their life. Loneliness affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can cause us real emotional pain and can impact on our physical and mental health.
6 May 2022
deaf
We all know someone with hearing loss, but do you know how to help them?
Hearing loss is really common. But many people struggle when it could be treated.
4 May 2022