Calling for urgent action during World Cup as domestic abuse surges when England plays
Every time England plays, people affected by domestic abuse are at risk.
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Stay cool this summer
With warmer temperatures forecast, a yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the South East, including Medway.
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Vulnerable residents urged to protect themselves against Covid-19
Kent and Medway's Directors of Public Health are backing NHS calls for people most at risk of serious illness from Covid-19 to come forward for a vaccination this spring.
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First GP surgery moves into brand new Healthy Living Centre in Chatham
Today (Monday 16 March) the first GP practice will move into the brand new, £15million James Williams NHS Healthy Living Centre, located at The Pentagon Centre in Chatham.
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There's still time to get vaccinated
People who have not yet been vaccinated are being urged to boost their protection this winter with flu and Covid-19 vaccines.
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Free event for Medway schools as part of Children’s Mental Health Week
Medway schools are invited to take part in an exciting and interactive event as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Awards celebrating Medway’s volunteers and professionals take place
The work of professionals and volunteers in promoting the health and wellbeing of Medway’s residents has been recognised at an award ceremony.
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Medway to benefit from Sport England’s Place Partnership Investment
Active Kent & Medway has received additional funding from Sport England on behalf of Medway and Swale.
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Urging domestic abuse awareness this winter
We are calling for communities to take action to spot the signs of domestic abuse this winter.
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Funding for MedwayGo extended for an additional three years
We have welcomed the news that the UK Government will continue to fund MedwayGo for the next three years.
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NHS England delegation visits Medway to see BumpClub Medway success
NHS England leaders visited Medway to see how the award-winning BumpClub Medway is supporting pregnant and postnatal women through online programmes, walks and expert-led sessions.
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Stay cool this summer
With warmer temperatures forecast, a yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the South East, including Medway.
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Refreshed Beside You Medway website launches ahead of World Breastfeeding Week
The Beside You Medway website has been refreshed and re-launched in time for World Breastfeeding Week (Friday, 1 August – Thursday, 7 August).
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Have your say on plan for hope
A consultation on a new plan to save lives in Medway and Kent launches today (Wednesday, 23 July).
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Here comes the Baton of Hope - full route and events plan announced
Famous landmarks, firefighters, footballers and Britain’s Got Talent over-40s dance sensation Midlife Movers are among those gearing up to welcome the world’s biggest suicide prevention campaign.
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New support line launches to help residents understand their drinking
We have launched a new alcohol support line to help residents understand their level of drinking and provide practical help and advice.
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Giant toothbrushes to be installed in early years settings in Medway
This month marks National Smile Month, which runs between Monday, 12 May and Thursday, 12 June.
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Kent and Medway thanked for backing hope
Organisers of high-profile suicide prevention campaign Baton of Hope have marked Mental Health Awareness Week by sending a massive thank you to Medway and Kent communities for their fantastic support.
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Medway’s journey to becoming a Marmot Place
Medway has enlisted a world-renowned health specialist as part of our continuing multi-agency efforts to address inequalities and improve health outcomes for all our residents.
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Call for applicants as fund for hope opens
A new small grants fund has been launched to support mental health and suicide prevention projects and events that promote hope in their local community.
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Hope Tour route and events unveiled
Plans for the Kent and Medway leg of the 2025 national Baton of Hope Tour are really shaping up.
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Medway Council supports Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
We are supporting national Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from Monday, 3 February to Sunday, 9 February.
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Be a baton bearer for hope
The powerful Baton of Hope tour is coming to Kent and Medway in 2025.
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Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Services call for 16 Days of Action to end violence against women and girls
Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) are on the rise.
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Supporting Medway’s Children over the Christmas break
Children who receive benefits-related free school meals will continue to receive support over the Christmas break.
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BumpClub Medway recognised at Royal College of Midwives Awards
Our Public Health team have been recognised at the Royal College of Midwives Awards.
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Medway Council supports World Mental Health Day
Medway Council is proud to support World Mental Health Day today (Thursday, 10 October).
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Kent and Medway unite to spread suicide prevention message on world awareness day
People who have found their way back from suicidal thoughts and feelings because someone listened are sharing their survival stories in a moving film to help others.
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Protect your child at school with vaccinations
With the start of a new school year, health chiefs in Kent and Medway are reminding parents and carers to make sure their children catch up on missed vaccinations.
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More than 130,000 people nationwide to benefit from life-saving health checks to tackle deadly cardiovascular disease
Life-saving health checks being rolled out to more than a hundred thousand people across the country.
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Whooping cough reminder for young families
Medway Council and Kent County Council (KCC) are backing calls from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS for pregnant mums to get vaccinated against whooping cough to protect their babies.
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Medway Council and Kent County Council come together to urge Euro 2024 Domestic Abuse awareness.
As Euro 2024 fever sweeps the county, the Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Services are urging everyone to be extra vigilant for signs of domestic abuse and to help direct victims to support services.
