News and reports

This month is Disability Pride Month. Every day we hear from people who are disabled, and we wanted to help raise awareness of some of the different types of disability.

Today marks a significant change in the way our NHS is organised. From today all Clinical Commissioning Groups are legally dissolved, with Integrated Care Systems created in their place.

Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

In Medway, Wellbeing Navigators supports hundreds of people to get the support that they need. They are commissioned by Medway Council. We were asked to gather feedback from people about their feelings about the service.

Deafblindness is far more common than many people realise. Around 400,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK. That's enough to fill Wembley Stadium nearly five times!

Deafblindness is far more common than many people realise. Around 400,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK. That's enough to fill Wembley Stadium nearly five times!

How are you, really? Are you ok?

Perhaps you can't quite put your finger on it, but you're not feeling like yourself.

Are you feeling more tired or more emotional?

Maybe you don’t want to do the things that you usually enjoy.

This week the Care Quality Commission has published its report on the emergency and urgent care services provided at Medway Maritime Hospital.

Over 17,000 people came to us us last year to seek information or to share their story with us.

Read about what we did with your stories and how we helped people.

If the answer is yes, then there is a new service for you.

The Armed Forces Network for Sussex, Kent & Medway have created a new single place for you to contact if you, or your family, need advice, guidance or support.

The vaccination centre in Sittingbourne which opened in April at the Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital is still open for appointments. Both adults and children can be vaccinated there and all stages of the Covid vaccination programme are offered.

Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.