Hospital visitor
Visiting allowed at Medway Hospital
For the first time since March, visitors are once again allowed onto some wards at Medway Maritime Hospital.
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Stroke services
A final decision for stroke services
A decision has finally been made in the long running review of stroke services across Kent & Medway.
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face mask
According to Department of Health and Social Care there are some exemptions to when you do not need to wear a face covering
In settings where face coverings are required in England, there are some circumstances where people may not be able to wear a face covering.
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Covid-19 vaccine – where are we?
Scientists all over the world are racing to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus pandemic. The virus causing this disease is called SARS Cov2. A total of 26 candidates are currently in the clinical evaluation stage of development, according to WHO.
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Helpline for Dermatology patients
New Helpline for Dermatology patients
The Dermatology service deals with skin conditions which can include rashes, lesions, lumps on the skin, changes to moles and skin cancer.
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Caring for Mum during lockdown
Looking after Mum during lockdown
Yesterday we had the pleasure of chatting with a group of women who care for their Mums. They shared with us the reality of their experience and talked to us about how challenging it's been during lockdown.
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GP services changing
More changes to GP surgeries
The Care Quality Commission has enforced immediate changes to the GP services at St Mary’s Island Surgery, The Sunlight Centre, Green Suite at Balmoral Healthy Living Centre, & Twydall Branch Surgery, at the Pentagon Centre following an inspection.
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How people coped during Covid-19 in May 2020
How did people cope during lockdown in May?
Since the beginning of lockdown, we have been collating feedback from people about how they are coping. Read our report which summarises what everyone told us in May,
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Daughters looking after Mums
Calling daughters who look after their Mums
Do you do the shopping for your Mum, or help her get to appointments? Maybe you help in the house or with her personal needs? If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
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NHS complaints
How do I make a complaint about the NHS?
The NHS complaints process was paused during the Coronavirus pandemic, but from today NHS England has advised NHS hospitals and services that unless there are exceptional circumstances, their complaints processes must restart.
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GP closures
Update on St Werburgh Medical Practice
Following the closure of St Werburgh Medical Practice and its branch surgeries at Stoke Village Hall and Balmoral Gardens Healthy Living Centre last week, the CCG has today announced a temporary solution for patients.
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Healthwatch Medway annual report
Healthwatch Medway Annual Report 2019/20
Our annual report is now published for you all to read, so if you want to know a bit more about what we do and what we have achieved, take a look.
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