eating disorder
Where can I get support for an eating disorder?
You are not alone. Around 1.25 million people in the UK are dealing with an eating disorder right now, many in secret.
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self injury
Raising awareness about self injury
We’re working to raise awareness about self injury.
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covid testing
What are the rules about Covid testing now?
COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.
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how will the NHS tackle waiting times
How will the NHS tackle the backlog?
With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment in the UK, the NHS has set out its plan to address the backlog that has built up during the Covid-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care.
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Did you know that 300 million people in the world live with a rare disease?
A disease is rare when it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. Examples of rare diseases include cystic fibrosis, Chron’s disease and sickle cell anaemia. 72% of rare diseases are genetics which means they can be hereditary.
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covid booster jabs this Autumn
Don’t miss out on your Covid Booster this Autumn
The booster programme for Covid is now underway. Have you had yours?
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Your care, your way
Medway NHS trusts not consistently meeting the legal rights of deaf and blind patients to accessible information
Local NHS trusts are only partially meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs, new FOI findings show.
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epilepsy
Epilepsy is more than seizures
Epilepsy is one of the world’s oldest known medical conditions which affects around 600,000 people in the UK. 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day, but many people still don’t understand it or talk about it.
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cancer
Everything you need to know about a Colonoscopy
Thousands of people have a colonoscopy every week. It’s a very common procedure but do you actually know what it is, or what it involves? We’ve got everything you need to know.
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raynaud's
Have you heard of Raynaud’s?
You probably know someone with Raynaud’s without even realising it. February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month.
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read our scrutiny of the Ruby Ward consultation
Read our scrutiny of the public consultation on Ruby Ward
One of our statutory responsibilities is to act as a critical friend on public consultations. Our role is to ensure people have been involved and listened to as part of any public consultation.
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changes to vascular services
Changes to vascular services
The NHS is asking for your thoughts about the future of vascular services in Kent & Medway.
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