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Getting NHS Dental care

What is available on the NHS? What do you have to pay for? How much is it going to cost? These are some of the questions you have asked that we can answer.

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All your dentist questions answered

Lots of people contact us asking questions about dentists. We hear from people who are struggling to get an NHS dentist or who are confused about the charging system. We also hear from lots of people who need emergency dental care.

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Calling all gay men in Medway!

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. Do you have a story to share that could help others?

6 December 2019

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Men, how are you out of 10?

A club run by the Sunlight Development Trust is here for you to know you’re not alone.

2 December 2019

A stack of used tissues on a bedside table, next to a hot cuppa and some folded up glasses.

What you need to know about the flu

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.

21 November 2019

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Looking after someone? Know your rights

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.

20 November 2019

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Have you had your say on outpatient services? There is still time!

If you, a close friend or a family member you care for has recently used outpatient services at Medway Hospital let them know your thoughts.

15 November 2019

World Diabetes Day poster. The image says, "Diabetes: protect your family. Over 50% of type 2 diabetes is preventable.

Diabetes: What are the signs?

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.

14 November 2019

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Voice of stroke patients is heard loud and clear

Together with the Stroke Association and Healthwatch Kent, we have set up the Stroke Co-Design Group to ensure the voice of patients and carers is clearly heard during the design of our new stroke services in Kent & Medway.

6 November 2019

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Have you heard that the Clinical Commissioning Groups are going to merge?

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).

30 October 2019

Image shows people in a row. The text on the image says, "1 in 4 of us will have a stroke. Done be the one. World Stroke Day: October 29th".

Tips to reducing your chance of a stroke

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.

29 October 2019

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Have you used Outpatients at Medway recently?

Was it a good experience? Could it be improved? Your story could make the service better for you in the future.

16 October 2019