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Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday -
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People over the age of 55 are less likely to use specialist services to support them if they are in an abusive relationship. -
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A new NHS service called Mental Health Together will soon be available to patients in East Kent in the latest phase of its roll-out across Kent and Medway. -
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Even if you are likely to access this transport facility, it is important you are aware of planned changes. -
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Healthwatch Kent are working in partnership with Maidstone Hospital who are developing an FAQ for patients thinking of using the Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre. -
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We continue our support of the NHS and Kent County Council in hearing from the public to codesign the future of their Integrated Community Equipment Services (ICES). -
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Each September multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days. -
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Having concluded our visits to 15 Care Homes across Kent & Medway talking to residents, their families and staff about the Enhanced Health in Care Home programme we have now completed our stakeholder facing report and have now shared our findings with Aging Well.
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Each October multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days. -
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The ICB have published various priorities within their interim strategy. -
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The wider determinants of health are a diverse range of social, economic and environmental factors which influence people’s mental and physical health. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.
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With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing
awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out
for and what support is available can help you. -
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women. -
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Each November multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days. -
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While for many of us Christmas is a time for celebration and spending time with our loved ones, sadly that is not the case for all of us. -
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Each January multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days. -
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This is a week to raise awareness of Cervical cancer, the screening programmes that currently take place and the vaccination programme designed to greatly reduce cases in the future. -
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Each February multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.