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A Better Medway

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Programmes

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Cycling

Joining a cycling group is a great way to get into the sport and socialise with fellow cyclists.

Join a cycling group

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Walking

Walking is free, fun and good for the mind and body - it's also a great way to socialise.

Join a health walk

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Workplace health

We can help you improve the health of your workforce.

See how we can help

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Healthy Way

Achieve a healthier lifestyle with our free 12-week programme.

Read more about the programme

News and events

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Get active in Medway

Find an activity near you. Try one of our walking groups, get into cycling or have a go at Nordic walking.

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Stop domestic abuse

No matter the score, always show domestic abuse the red card. If you’re experiencing abuse, we can help.

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Stop Smoking Service

Want to quit? We can help. Face-to-face appointments are now available in Chatham, Strood and Gillingham.

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info Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

Most of our health and wellbeing services continue to run, either online or over the phone.

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Cycling groups are running.

Nordic walking groups are now booking, and a start date will be confirmed soon. 

Our Little Food Explorers programme will continue to run once a month virtually on the Tri for You Facebook page. All our other services remain open.

Our Smokefree Advice Centre is open for health check appointments (by booking only). Face-to-face stop smoking appointments will resume from 17 May 2021. In the meantime, help to quit is available over the phone or online.

If you have an appointment for a council health service, your session will still take place. Do not cancel your appointment as medical appointments can continue under the latest restrictions. But please do stay at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of the virus in Medway.

Walking groups are still postponed.

For a full list of council service updates check our COVID-19 page.