disability
Did you know 15% of us have a disability?
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.
16 July 2022
Advice and Information
NHS Kent & Medway
Introducing the new NHS Kent & Medway
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.
1 July 2022
News
LGBT
How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
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.
1 July 2022
Advice and Information
listening ears
Listening to feedback about the Wellbeing Navigation service in Medway
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.
30 June 2022
Report
what do you know about deafblindness
Are you 'in the know' about deafblindess?
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!
30 June 2022
Advice and Information
deaf
Are you 'in the know' about deafblindess?
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!
30 June 2022
Advice and Information
it's ok to not be ok
It’s ok to not be ok
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.
29 June 2022
Advice and Information
Report on emergency & urgent care at Medway Hospital
What do inspectors say about emergency & urgent care at Medway Hospital?
This week the Care Quality Commission has published its report on the emergency and urgent care services provided at Medway Maritime Hospital.
29 June 2022
News
Healthwatch Medway annual report
What have we achieved this year?
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.
28 June 2022
Report
Armed Forces Covenant
Have you, or your family, been in the Armed Forces?
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.
27 June 2022
Advice and Information
Covid vaccinations
Sittingbourne vaccine centre still open for business
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.
27 June 2022
News
what are your rights as a refugee?
What is Long Covid?
Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.
24 June 2022
Advice and Information