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  • Toolkits and information

    Section for toolkits and information to help general practice in the delivery of cancer care

  • Vaccinations

    Vaccines are vital for protecting the population of Kent and Medway; vaccines are the best defence we have against viruses including flu, Covid-19, meningitis, and measles, mumps and rubella.…

  • NHS services for students

    Top tips for students It’s important to look after your health when moving away from home for the first time. This includes registering with a new GP practice and finding out where to go when…

  • NHS 111

    When you need medical help fast but it is not an emergency, visit 111.nhs.uk or call the NHS free phone number 111. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  If you…

  • Your choices in the NHS

    If your GP refers you to a specialist, you usually have the right to choose which hospital you go to. You can choose a hospital in your area – or one further away if you wish. You may also…

  • Greener NHS

    Working together to create a greener future In October 2020, the NHS published its ‘Delivering a Net-Zero NHS’ report, which set out a clear target of how it intends to reach net zero…

  • NHS continuing healthcare

    Continuing healthcare for adults NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) is the name given to a package of continuing care which is arranged and funded solely by the NHS, for people with ongoing healthcare…

  • General Practice toolkit to improve uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

    Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance would like to thank Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance for allowing it to adapt the Improving Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Uptake Toolkit which has been produced…

  • Local patient pays tribute to nurse in NHS birthday message

    Sara Turle, a lung cancer patient from Kent, marked the NHS' 77th anniversary last week by appearing in a video with the prime minister to thank her cancer clinical nurse, Sharon. Sara, who is…

  • Non-executive directors appointed for new NHS organisation

    Five new non-executive directors have been appointed as Kent and Medway prepares to take partnership working across health and care to the next level. The Health and Care Bill, currently…