help improve the patient transport service
Help the Non Emergency Patient Transport Service to be better
If you need help to attend an NHS appointment, you may have used the Non Emergency Patient Transport Service to help you get there. This is a free transport service that is available to some, but not all, patients based on their eligibility.
15 October 2021
News
breast cancer
Nearly half of all women don’t check their breasts. Are you one of them?
Every 10 minutes, someone in England is diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s 55,000 women a year but men can get breast cancer too with 370 men receiving diagnosis every year.
12 October 2021
Advice and Information
social care
What is adult social care?
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.
11 October 2021
Advice and Information
domestic abuse service for men
New service for men who are victims of domestic abuse in Medway
A new service dedicated to supporting men who are victims of domestic abuse has been launched in Medway & Kent this week.
11 October 2021
News
People living in deprived areas waiting longer for hospital treatment
People living in deprived areas waiting longer for hospital treatment
In partnership with the King’s Fund, we are calling for urgent action to improve peoples’ experience of delays to their treatment.
11 October 2021
News
Complex Emotional Difficulties
What's it like to be diagnosed with Complex Emotional Difficulties?
Nearly 6% of adults in Medway & Kent are thought to have Complex Emotional Difficulties. We chatted with Steve about his own diagnosis and his work to involve people to improve the support available for people like him in Medway and Kent.
10 October 2021
News
mental health
How are you really feeling?
aaand breathe. Are you stressed, anxious or depressed? You’re not alone.
8 October 2021
Advice and Information
volunteer to improve community mental health services
Would you like to improve community mental health services?
Maybe you could help us make it happen?
28 September 2021
News
vaccine
Vaccine programme : boosters and vaccinations for children
Booster vaccinations are already being offered across Kent & Medway and the vaccine programme will now extend to include children aged 12 and above following the recent Government announcement.
24 September 2021
News
waiting for an operation
What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.
23 September 2021
Advice and Information
How does asthma affect your daily life?
How does Asthma impact your daily life?
One in 12 people have asthma. That means that thousands of people in Medway are dealing with the effects of asthma every day. We heard from some Medway residents about their story.
13 September 2021
Report
pharmacy
How can your pharmacy help you?
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.
2 September 2021
Advice and Information