First Heat-Health Alert for Kent and Medway
With a hot weather warning announced for the southern half of the UK, including Medway, residents are being urged to check on vulnerable families, friends and neighbours to make sure they keep well.
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Together, we can transform health and care
Have your say on the future of health and care in Medway.
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Vaccination ‘best defence’ against measles
Kent and Medway public health leaders are urging parents and carers to make sure children are up to date with their MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccinations.
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‘It’s not just anxiety’: Kent and Medway back Mental Health Awareness Week message
Big life events such as a new job or becoming a parent can make us anxious but when frequent intense anxiety impacts daily life, it’s time to seek support.
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Ready, set, MedwayGo
Musical theatre, coding, snow sports and football are just some of the exciting free activity sessions on offer with MedwayGo over Easter.
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Stay well this winter
Cold weather can be bad for your health, but there are some simple things residents can do to prepare for severe weather and keep warm and healthy.
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Sobering report highlights problems facing public’s access to GP services in Greater North Kent
Patients in North Kent are much less satisfied with their experience of accessing GP services than across England as a whole, two new reports have found.
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Cold weather advice as wintry weather set to return
With more cold weather forecast in Medway and Kent until 12pm on Wednesday, 8 February, residents are being urged to follow simple steps to help vulnerable families, friends and neighbours stay safe.
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Medway supports national children’s mental health campaign
We are supporting a national campaign which aims to encourage open conversations around mental health.
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Cold weather warning for Kent and Medway
Updated on Thursday, 26 January: a level three cold weather warning is in place in the south-east until 12pm on Saturday, 28 January.
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Medway makes it all around the world – celebrate with a day of fun, food and fitness
Residents of Medway have walked, skipped and jumped the entire distance around the world – an astounding 24,901 miles – as part of the Medway Can campaign.
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New partner to deliver substance misuse services in Medway
From Wednesday, 1 April, The Forward Trust will deliver substance misuse services in Medway, in partnership with Open Road.
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Hoo to trial health checks in the community
A pilot scheme involving seven pharmacies across Medway will offer NHS Health Checks to residents who may be at greater risk of cardiovascular heart disease.
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Ambitious plan to improve health and care in Kent and Medway
A new plan for improving health and care has been launched for people in Kent and Medway.
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Severe cold weather warning for residents
Severe weather forecast for the south-east this weekend could cause major health risks and residents are urged to follow simple steps to help vulnerable friends, families and neighbours.
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Major grant success for Medway Council and University of Kent
We, alongside the University of Kent, have won funding for a partnership to tackle poor health and health inequalities through research.
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Fight off the flu with a jab this winter
Residents are encouraged to get their flu jab to protect themselves against the flu virus this winter.
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Medway makes good food the norm for pupils across the district
Food for Life and Medway Public Health partnership launches
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Stub out the habit this Stoptober
Smokers across Medway are encouraged to access support to stop smoking this Stoptober.
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Heat health warning for vulnerable residents
A hot weather warning has been announced for this week.
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Celebrating Medway’s volunteers
Medway’s fantastic volunteers are being celebrated as part of a national campaign.
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Medway Can travel the world with new health campaign
Thousands of residents will take part in an exciting campaign which will see Medway travel the distance around the world.
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Tackling loneliness in Medway this Mental Health Awareness Week
Residents are being encouraged to find out more about the activities on offer to combat loneliness in Medway this Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday, 9 May to Sunday, 15 May).
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Residents encouraged to get their blood pressure checked this May
To mark Measure Your Pressure Month this May residents are being encouraged to get their blood pressure checked for free at a number of venues across Medway.
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Supporting children during the Easter holidays
More than 1,300 children took part in free school activities during the Easter holidays.
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Medway Food Partnership – promoting healthier eating across Medway
We're working with a number of local businesses and charitable organisations to promote healthier eating and to reduce food poverty across Medway.
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Move Well, Eat Well
We've partnered with the Medway African and Caribbean Association (MACA) to host the free Move Well, Eat Well event in Gillingham on Sunday, 17 October.
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Residents encouraged to access support this World Suicide Prevention Day
We're encouraging residents to find out more about the support available this World Suicide Prevention Day, Friday, 10 September.
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Medway launches non-visible disability initiative
A non-visible disability initiative (NVDi) has launched in Medway to support those with hidden disabilities.
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Medway Council is supporting a local medical student
We are supporting a local student to access and complete a medical education at the new Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS).
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Supporting children during the summer holidays
We're providing free summer holiday activities, and meals, to thousands of children this summer.
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Help for Medway families affected by Autism and ADHD
Family Action has launched Small Steps, a new 12-month pilot service in Medway, offering specialist and early support for children with suspected or diagnosed Autism (also known as ASC) and ADHD.
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Stub out the habit this No Smoking Day
Residents are being encouraged to find out how they can give up smoking for good this No Smoking Day.
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Medway supports national children’s mental health campaign
We're supporting a national campaign which aims to encourage open conversations around mental health.
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New Every Mind Matters campaign
A new survey, commissioned by Public Health England (PHE) at the start of the current government restrictions, reveals the impact coronavirus has had on adults’ mental wellbeing across the country.
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Keep 999 available for emergencies this winter
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is urging people to make use of the alternatives to calling 999 when they are not facing a life-threatening or serious emergency.
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Residents encouraged to book their free NHS Health Check
Medway Council is encouraging residents aged 40 to 74 to book their free NHS Health Check.
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Text Support Service Reminder for World Suicide Prevention Day
This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sept), people are being reminded of the help available in Kent including an easy to use mental health text service.
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Kindness and Support for Mental Health Week
Kent and Medway residents are being reminded of support services available during COVID-19 as Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) highlights the theme of kindness.
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Mental health crisis support via text
A new text service has been launched across Kent and Medway for people of all ages needing mental health support.
