carers
Do you know someone who could be a young carer?
Right now, hundreds of young people in Medway are believed to be looking after someone, but not getting any help.
16 March 2022
Advice and Information
what do you know about your brain?
Brain size does not determine how clever you are
Did you know that Albert Einstein’s brain weighed less than the average brain?!
14 March 2022
Advice and Information
cancer
This March, ovarian cancer is being put in the spotlight.
Two thirds of those with ovarian cancer are diagnosed too late when the cancer has already spread.
7 March 2022
Advice and Information
careers
Do you have your dream job yet?
Navigating the world of work can be daunting, especially if you've just left education. Where do you start?
7 March 2022
Advice and Information
Have you had lung cancer?
Have you had lung cancer, or looked after someone who has?
Your experience could help improve early detection of lung cancer.
6 March 2022
News
eating disorder
Where can I get support for an eating disorder?
You are not alone. Around 1.25 million people in the UK are dealing with an eating disorder right now, many in secret.
4 March 2022
Advice and Information
self injury
Raising awareness about self injury
We’re working to raise awareness about self injury.
1 March 2022
Advice and Information
covid testing
What are the rules about Covid testing now?
COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.
28 February 2022
Advice and Information
how will the NHS tackle waiting times
How will the NHS tackle the backlog?
With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment in the UK, the NHS has set out its plan to address the backlog that has built up during the Covid-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care.
28 February 2022
News
girl holding it starts with me sign
Did you know that 300 million people in the world live with a rare disease?
A disease is rare when it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. Examples of rare diseases include cystic fibrosis, Chron’s disease and sickle cell anaemia. 72% of rare diseases are genetics which means they can be hereditary.
28 February 2022
News
covid booster jabs this Autumn
Don’t miss out on your Covid Booster this Autumn
The booster programme for Covid is now underway. Have you had yours?
23 February 2022
News
Your care, your way
Medway NHS trusts not consistently meeting the legal rights of deaf and blind patients to accessible information
Local NHS trusts are only partially meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs, new FOI findings show.
23 February 2022
News