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Wellbeing Matters Plus offers and develops community-based opportunities for individuals aged 55 plus, and adults with complex health needs, living in Ashford, Canterbury or Swale. We help people feel connected … [continue] Tailored support and social clubs for people aged 55 plus

The universal HPV immunisation programme

As you will be aware, NHS England is making tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available in a phased approached over the next few years. NICE guidelines say that in order to gain access … [continue] Access to tirzepatide (Mounjaro) through primary care

This week is Learning Disability Week. Please find more information on the Mencap website about learning disabilities and learning disability week: https://www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek

LWDD 2025 Poster

Patients who have been affected by cancer can visit the Sunlight Centre in Gillingham each Wednesday between 10am and 12pm to speak to those who have been affected by cancer themselves. There … [continue] Cancer awareness drop-in sessions for patients

The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) launched its Annual Campaign last week on National Receptionist day. This year’s campaign aims to highlight the diversity of telephone calls our frontline … [continue] National Receptionist Day

Swale foodbank collection

Sleepstation is a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that’s free to access for NHS patients in this area. Their expert sleep team provide personalised guidance and one-to-one support. Most people … [continue] You can now self-refer to the Sleepstation..

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way, from ordering a prescription to checking their records. Find out more about the NHS App … [continue] NHS APP

The NHS Pharmacy First advanced service will launch on Wednesday, 31 January, as announced in November 2023. The new service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for … [continue] Launch of NHS Pharmacy First advanced service

https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/news/new-free-app-help-patients-wait-less-urgent-nhs-care

Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, 22nd – 28th January Cervical cancer mostly affects women under the age of 45. Almost all cervical cancers are linked to infections with certain types of … [continue] Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, 22nd – 28th January

Please see below links for self care fact sheets if you are experiencing a cough, cold, sore throat or cold sores Self Care Forum adult cold fact sheet Self Care … [continue] Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat & Cold Sores – Self care information

Food is a basic necessity of life, but eating healthily is important to a long life, well lived. While eating healthily cannot reduce the risk of disease to zero, our … [continue] Healthy Living