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Corona Helpline

New mental health crisis support Helpline launched in Medway

A new 24 hour Helpline has been launched to support people who need urgent help with their mental health in Medway

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Coronavirus Information for Long Term Conditions

If you, or someone in your family has a long term health condition, it can be tricky to know what to do. We are here to help.

Advice and Information

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Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

Advice and Information

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Your COVID-19 story

We want to hear how the Coronavirus is affecting you and your family. Tell us your story, no matter how small, and we can use it to identify any gaps in services

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Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army

Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army

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Tell us what you think we shoud be focusing on

Today we are in Rochester chatting to Medway residents about that they think we should be focusing our efforts on next year. Come and see us and tell us your thoughts.

24 February 2020

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A better 111 service for Kent, Medway and Sussex

Last summer the NHS Commissioners in Kent, Medway and Sussex announced that South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) had been awarded a five-year contract to provide the new NHS 111 and Clinical Assessment Service commencing April 2020.

14 February 2020

Mental health

Driving improvements to community mental health

Recently we have revisited the Community Mental Health clinics to see what changes have been made since our first reports.

13 February 2020

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Stroke patients & carers continue to design the new stroke service

Stroke patients and their families were invited to Maidstone Hospital this week to chat with hospital staff about what the new may look like in the future across Medway & Kent.

5 February 2020

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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.

Advice and Information

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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