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  • Primary and secondary schools

    Children and young people with asthma are more likely to be absent from school than those with no health conditions. NHS Kent and Medway's Asthma Friendly Schools scheme, in partnership with…

  • This is me

  • Repeat prescriptions: Only order what you need

    It is estimated that more than 2million repeat prescription items are wasted in Kent and Medway each year.  Stockpiling medicine, asking for more than you need on a prescription, or routinely…

  • Where you live

    The integrated care system in Kent and Medway includes four local areas. Each of these has a health and care partnership working to improve how NHS, council and other services work together to provide…

  • Students and young adults

    There are many events and situations in your life that could cause stress and lead to mental health difficulties. It’s important to understand that whatever the cause, you’re not alone, and there is…

  • New community diagnostic centres approved in Medway and Swale

    The Department for Health and Social Care has given approval for the creation of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) hub at Sheppey Community Hospital, and a CDC spoke site at Rochester Healthy Living…

  • Mental health first aiders

    Mental health first aiders Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) are trained to listen and to spot the early signs of mental ill-health in others. They are taught to confidently signpost to…

  • General practice

    If you have an illness or injury that won’t go away, including persistent vomiting, ear pain, stomach ache or back ache, make an appointment with your GP practice team.  You can contact…

  • KMPN Collaboration Agreement

    In 2023 all four Trusts that make up the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) approved a Collaboration Agreement (CA), meaning the network can become a single service alongside the existing joint…

  • Healthcare professionals

    To keep asthma better controlled…