Ofsted recognises strong commitment to improving services for children in care in Medway
We have welcomed the publication of an Ofsted letter after inspectors visited its Children’s Services.
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Community Involvement Groups launch to shape the future of adult social care
We are strengthening ties with the community to improve adult social care services through new Community Involvement Groups.
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Medway Sport can help you feel great in 2026
'It’s Time for Me: It’s Time for Fun: It’s Time for Us.'
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Special event will showcase support for carers in Medway
Calling all carers… and yes that means you too, if you look after a family member or friend!
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A statement following the closure of Gillingham Street Angels
The Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Vince Maple, has commented following the closure of Medway charity, Gillingham Street Angels.
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We are proud to support National Care Leavers’ Month
November sees the start of National Care Leavers’ Month – a national celebration recognising the achievements and successes of children and young people with care experience.
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Grants boost for inspirational projects on global Suicide Prevention Day
A scheme to take mental health support to construction sites is one of eight brilliant initiatives to get funding to help reduce suicide and self-harm in Kent and Medway.
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Call to boost MMR vaccine rates to cut risk of measles
Kent and Medway public health leaders are urging parents and carers to help children catch up on measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations if they have missed out on lifelong protection.
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Children's care home visited by Ofsted
A Medway Council-run children’s care home has received a glowing report for the support and understanding it provides for young people.
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Good Ofsted rating for Medway Council-run care home
A Medway Council-run care home has received a good rating by Ofsted, after an inspector was welcomed by the children’s smiles, laughter and positive interactions.
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Kent and Medway’s Domestic Abuse services warn of toxic ‘love bombing’
Specialist Domestic Abuse Services across Kent are urging people to be aware of toxic behaviour in relationships.
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Medway’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is in place
We’re working with partner agencies to let people sleeping rough know that emergency shelter is currently available in Medway.
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Medway’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is in place
We’re working with partner agencies to let people sleeping rough know that emergency shelter is currently available in Medway.
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Families to recieve thousands of gifts and coats thanks to Medway appeals
Christmas is set to be a little brighter, and warmer, for families in need around Medway, thanks to donations of thousands of gifts and coats.
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Christmas appeal for Medway’s families in need
Christmas is just around the corner but it’s not too late to help make it a special festive season for Medway’s families in need.
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Residents learn about support on offer at Pension Credit event
Residents were able to check their eligibility for Pension Credit and find out about extra support on offer at an event in Chatham Town Centre.
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Medway wins coveted Sustainable Food Place award
Medway has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places award, recognising its work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food.
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Support available to address domestic abuse
Violence against women soars by nearly 40 per cent - Medway Council and Kent County Council call for extra vigilance and education for young people.
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James Williams Healthy Living Centre to open next year
A £15million healthy living centre will be opening in Chatham next year.
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Care experience is a protected characteristic
Medway Council backs a national campaign in support of preventing discrimination against those who have been in or are in the care system.
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Councils across the south east join forces to recruit foster carers
Councils from across the South East have come together to create the country’s largest local authority fostering partnership, in a bid to increase the number of foster carers across the region.
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National Trading Standards thanks Medway Council for work against illegal tobacco
The chair of National Trading Standards has praised Medway Council for its work to combat illicit tobacco trading.
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Ofsted recognises improvements in Medway’s SEND services
Ofsted has today (2 April) published a report following its recent Joint Area SEND (special educational needs and disability) inspection in Medway.
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Medway hosting child exploitation awareness conference
Medway Council is supporting National Child Exploitation Awareness Day on Monday, 18 March.
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Medway Council and Street Angels back Medequip campaign
Medway Council has joined forces with Gillingham Street Angels in an effort to retrieve and redistribute medical equipment across Medway.
