testing for all
Everyone can now get a Covid test in Medway
Testing is now available for all us living and working in Medway if you don't have any Covid symptoms. One in three of us will have Covid with no symptoms so it's really important to get tested regularly to reduce the spread of the virus
22 January 2021
News
vaccine information
COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
19 January 2021
Advice and Information
vaccine centres
Medway vaccination centres
All of us are waiting for the call for our Covid vaccination. Have you had yours yet?
19 January 2021
News
support
Someone I love has died - where can I find support?
It can be tough at any time to lose someone, but particularly hard during a pandemic when you can feel more alone than usual. Take a look at our article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
13 January 2021
Advice and Information
getting an NHS dentist appointment
How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
We’ve heard from hundreds of people since the pandemic started with questions about how to get a dentist appointment or emergency dental care. Here are some of the answers.
11 January 2021
Advice and Information
Covid test
Testing sites for people with no Covid symptoms
Five testing sites across Medway are offering free Covid tests to people working in key professions who don't have any Covid symptoms.
11 January 2021
News
Covid vaccine
When will I be vaccinated?
One million adults in Kent & Medway will be offered the Coronavirus vaccine in the coming weeks and months. When will you get yours?
7 January 2021
News
national lockdown 2021
National lockdown : what does it mean for me?
To help stop the spread of coronavirus, the government is advising everyone to stay at home from 5 January 2021.
5 January 2021
News
2020 highlights
2020 : the good bits
It wasn't the year that we planned, but thanks to you, we've still managed to make life better for hundreds of people. Check out our highlights.
23 December 2020
News
Christmas message
Merry Christmas from Healthwatch Medway
Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share your experience of health and social care this year. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
23 December 2020
News
how did people cope in November
How did people cope during November?
Every month during the pandemic, we have been sharing with decision makers what life is really like for you right now. In November, you talked to us about a whole range of issues. Key themes are:
18 December 2020
Report
How are our hospitals coping
How are our hospitals coping?
It's no secret that Kent & Medway's hospitals are under extreme pressure right now due to increasing numbers of Covid patients.
18 December 2020
News