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Children encouraged to get creative for Medway COVID Chronicles project
Medway Council is encouraging children across Medway to write poems, stories, create drawings and paintings, videos or even music sharing their experiences during this most unusual time.
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Medway Council working with schools to ensure children continue to receive support
Medway Council has been supporting head teachers across Medway to ensure that they are able to continue to support vulnerable children and the children of key workers attend school.
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Medway’s most vulnerable residents catered for
Medway Council, with the help of partner agencies, has delivered more than 35,595 meals to residents most in need during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: second message from council Leader
A message from council Leader, Cllr Alan Jarrett, regarding coronavirus.
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Stay in, work out with Medway Sport
Our sports centres may be closed, in accordance with national government guidelines, but our dedicated fitness instructors have launched online sports sessions to bring workouts to your living room.
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Free parking in Medway for NHS and social care staff
Parking charges have been suspended for all NHS staff and social care workers in Medway during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Medway takes immediate action to provide financial support to its businesses and residents
The Leader of Medway Council has used Urgency Powers to ensure immediate work is carried out to further support residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Medway launches Hyper Acute Stroke Unit appeal
Medway was involved in a judicial review into the decision of the Joint Committee of Clinical Commissioning Groups on the locations of 3 hyper acute stroke units (HASUs) in Kent and Medway in Dec 2019
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Medway’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is in place
UPDATED on Friday, 27 March: Agencies are working together to advise rough sleepers that emergency accommodation is available.
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Coronavirus: message from council Leader
A message from council Leader, Cllr Alan Jarrett, regarding coronavirus.
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Statement from Medway Council following news of a confirmed COVID-19 death
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of a patient at Medway Maritime Hospital, who we understand had tested positive for COVID-19 and also had underlying health problems.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Medway’s response
Medway Council’s priority continues to be providing essential council services for its residents.
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Older and disabled people bus pass restrictions lifted
Older and disabled people will now be able to use their bus passes before 9am in Medway.
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Medway receives award from charity partner
A children’s charity notching up two decades of supporting schools and Kent causes has paid tribute to the organisations playing a key role in its work.