News releases for the public. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/news.rss Helping someone is not only a nice feeling, it is also good for your mental health. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/doing-good-does-you-good/ 226776 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:57:38 GMT 20120516095738 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:43:05 GMT 20120516094305 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:57:38 GMT 201205160995738 Amanda Crawford Public The number of people dying of heart attacks in Medway has fallen by 77 per cent over the last two decades. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/dramatic-drop-in-heart-attacks-in-medway/ 226072 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:37:32 GMT 20120511123732 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:24:44 GMT 20120511122444 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:37:32 GMT 2012051112123732 Amanda Crawford Public Pull on your boots or trainers this weekend and take part in a free Medway Health Walk http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/put-your-best-foot-forward-on-a-medway-health-walk/ 223713 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:29 GMT 20120427150029 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:35:35 GMT 20120427143535 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:26 GMT 201204271530026 Amanda Crawford Public Deadlines for assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding for cases during the period 2004-2012. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/important-notice-from-nhs-continuing-healthcare/ 222710 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:00:53 GMT 20120508210053 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:19:14 GMT 20120424091914 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:00:52 GMT 201205082190052 Public PROMOTION - EXPLORE A rise in local cases of whooping cough has prompted GPs to remind parents about the importance of immunisation during European Immunisation Week (21 27 April). http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/whooping-cough-rise-prompts-vaccine-call/ 222186 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:44:50 GMT 20120420114450 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:09:55 GMT 20120420100955 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:44:50 GMT 2012042011114450 Public Fancy a nice walk in Medway this month? Come along to a free Medway Health Walk, provided by the 'A Better Medway' Health Improvement team. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-health-walks/ 221587 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:01:31 GMT 20120427150131 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:28:08 GMT 20120418102808 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:01:31 GMT 201204271530131 Amanda Crawford Public Easter eggs, hot cross buns, food for friends and family, medication. In all the hustle and bustle of preparing for the Easter break, it is easy to forget to stock up on some of the most important things of all. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/something-important-for-your-easter-shopping-list/ 219317 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:48:45 GMT 20120403154845 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:43:23 GMT 20120403154323 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:48:45 GMT 201204031534845 Amanda Crawford Public Novelty-shaped cupcakes will be used as an icebreaker to encourage older people to talk about breast cancer at a tea dance in Rochester next week. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/youre-never-too-old-to-get-breast-cancer/ 219123 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:55:32 GMT 20120402165532 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:54:28 GMT 20120402165428 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:55:31 GMT 201204021645531 Public Young people who have questions about their sexuality can now access a new support group at their college. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/new-support-group-launched-for-young-people-in-medway/ 217575 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:16:23 GMT 20120327161623 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:07:14 GMT 20120327160714 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:16:22 GMT 201203271641622 Public Do you want to learn new cookery skills and feel more confident cooking healthy meals with your children? http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/free-fun-and-healthy-cookery-workshops-for-families/ 217069 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:44:29 GMT 20120323124429 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:40:59 GMT 20120323124059 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:44:29 GMT 2012032312124429 Public People across the South East are being encouraged to put a spring in their step and get active as part of International Fitness Week. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/spring-into-action-its-international-fitness-week/ 216553 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:57 GMT 20120320130057 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:48:59 GMT 20120320124859 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:57 GMT 201203201310057 Public Smokers can get the help they need to stub out the cigarettes at a series of roadshows throughout Medway during national No Smoking Day. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/no-smoking-day-wednesday-14-march/ 215712 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:45:27 GMT 20120314104527 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:43:30 GMT 20120314104330 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:45:27 GMT 2012031410104527 Public Young people in Chatham can now access a range of health advice. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/new-student-health-service-launched-in-medway/ 215550 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:46:38 GMT 20120314124638 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:17:06 GMT 20120313131706 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:46:38 GMT 2012031412124638 Public The NHS is spending around £300 million on wasted medication in England each year. The figure equates to up to £30 million in the South East alone. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/local-nhs-calls-on-the-public-to-help-reduce-medicine-wastage/ 213970 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:48:43 GMT 20120327164843 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:58:09 GMT 20120301155809 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:48:43 GMT 201203271644843 Public With temperatures set to plunge across Kent and Medway this week, the NHS is urging people at risk from the cold to take action to protect their health. Overnight temperatures as low as -6C are forecast on Wednesday and Thursday by the Met Office, while the highest temperature expected in the day is just 2 or 3C. Dr Alison Barnett, Director of Public Health for Medway, said: When temperatures fall to sub-zero, the number of deaths from heart attacks peaks three days later, from strokes five days late http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/keep-well-and-warm-this-winter/ 208477 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:14:31 GMT 20120327161431 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:32 GMT 20120131163132 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:14:31 GMT 201203271641431 Public Are you looking to create healthy meals that won't cost the earth? The second edition of Medway Cooks! contains 30 tasty recipes that will help tighten the purse strings without tightening your waistband. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-gets-cooking-again/ 208017 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:26:15 GMT 20120206142615 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:14:47 GMT 20120127161447 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:26:15 GMT 201202061422615 Billy Bowers Public An initiative piloted in Kent to bring the benefits of telehealth and telecare to people with long-term conditions is to be rolled out across the country. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/high-tech-healthcare-set-to-help-more-patients-across-kent/ 204687 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:47:49 GMT 20120106124749 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:35:56 GMT 20120106123556 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:47:49 GMT 2012010612124749 Public There has been a record surge in people going online for trusted health information and advice over the winter period, according to new figures from NHS Choices and NHS Direct. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/winter-surge-in-patients-going-online-for-trusted-health-information/ 204036 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:49:37 GMT 20120307124937 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:21:15 GMT 20120103102115 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:49:37 GMT 2012030712124937 Public Feeling the pinch in your pocket and trousers? Here's how to live more healthily without breaking the bank? http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/hints-and-tips-for-healthy-living-in-an-age-of-austerity/ 203593 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:21:08 GMT 20120301162108 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:50:33 GMT 20111223125033 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:21:08 GMT 201203011642108 Public Christmas is famously the season to be jolly, but it is also a time which is stressful for many and can be particularly hard on those coping with other serious problems in their lives. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/not-everyone-loves-christmas/ 202997 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:34:29 GMT 20120103113429 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:19:51 GMT 20111216161951 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:34:29 GMT 2012010311113429 Public Undercooked turkeys, faulty fairy lights or too much festive tipple combined with a kitchen full of hot pans and sharp knives - Christmas can bring a cocktail of hidden dangers. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/christmas-injury-or-illness-tis-the-season-to-choose-well/ 202884 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:34:03 GMT 20120103113403 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:14:51 GMT 20111216101451 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:34:02 GMT 2012010311113402 Public NHS Kent and Medway is helping people with lung disease to take control of their condition this winter. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/winter-help-for-patients-with-lung-problems/ 201932 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:12:17 GMT 20111208161217 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:51:42 GMT 20111208155142 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:12:17 GMT 201112081641217 Public Too many people across Medway are missing out on their free winter flu vaccination. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/dont-let-flu-ruin-your-festive-fun/ 201931 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:47:45 GMT 20111208154745 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:43:39 GMT 20111208154339 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:47:44 GMT 201112081534744 Public A new project run by Medway Council and NHS Medway has been rolled out tackling smoking in children's play areas. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/smoke-free-play-project-aims-to-improve-playgrounds/ 201777 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:37:31 GMT 20111207163731 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:35:31 GMT 20111207163531 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:37:31 GMT 201112071643731 Public A Christmas campaign is being launched this week to highlight the risks of drinking large amounts of alcohol before going out to a nightclub or party. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/no-regrets-campaign/ 201776 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:34:22 GMT 20111207163422 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:31:02 GMT 20111207163102 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:34:20 GMT 201112071643420 Public Three-quarters of people in Medway are on course to have their own secure electronic health record by the spring. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/improving-care-in-an-emergency-for-people-in-medway/ 201434 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:50:39 GMT 20111205165039 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:46:24 GMT 20111205164624 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:50:38 GMT 201112051645038 Public The desperately sad news about the death of Wales football manager Gary Speed has cast a spotlight on suicide. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/you-are-not-alone/ 201182 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:43:33 GMT 20111214114333 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:20:52 GMT 20111202162052 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:43:32 GMT 2011121411114332 Public Balmoral Gardens Healthy Living Centre in Gillingham has been recognised as one of the best modern healthcare buildings in Britain. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/national-recognition-for-balmoral-gardens/ 200318 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:55:49 GMT 20111129085549 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:48:14 GMT 20111129084814 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:55:49 GMT 201111290885549 Public Contraceptive and Sexual Health Clinics have been expanded in Medway to offer greater access in modern facilities. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/contraceptive-and-sexual-health-services-expanded/ 199509 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:56:08 GMT 20111129085608 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:11:24 GMT 20111122171124 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:56:08 GMT 201111290885608 Public The NHS in Kent and Medway is supporting Self Care Week (14-20 November), which encourages people to take greater control over their own health and wellbeing. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/self-care-week-helping-you-to-help-yourself/ 198324 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:17:54 GMT 20120113141754 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:38:27 GMT 20111115093827 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:17:54 GMT 201201131421754 Public Diabetes screening, stop smoking services, blood pressure checks and treatment for minor ailments from allergies to athlete's foot. These are just a few of the services offered at community pharmacies. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/ask-your-pharmacist-healthcare-close-to-home/ 196675 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:50:37 GMT 20111107105037 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:38:28 GMT 20111107103828 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:50:37 GMT 2011110710105037 Public You are in the office. Your mind is racing, you have got a headache, you can't remember what you were meant to be doing today and at this precise moment you just want to cry. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/take-the-stress-test-how-stressed-are-you/ 194583 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:16:58 GMT 20111026091658 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:52:24 GMT 20111026085224 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:16:57 GMT 201110260991657 Public As the nights draw in and the weather turns colder, the NHS is asking people to think ahead and prepare for winter. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/get-ready-for-winter/ 194411 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:36:37 GMT 20111216123637 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:47:19 GMT 20111025084719 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:36:37 GMT 2011121612123637 Public A Rochester mum who nearly died after catching swine flu is urging all pregnant women to make sure they protect themselves and their unborn baby this winter by having their flu jab. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/flu-nearly-killed-me-and-my-baby/ 194320 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:55:12 GMT 20111024155512 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:37:58 GMT 20111024123758 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:55:12 GMT 201110241535512 Public An innovative website to promote good mental health in Kent and Medway was praised by people who use services and by health and social care professionals at its launch this week. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/praise-for-innovative-new-mental-health-website/ 192952 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:35:38 GMT 20111014103538 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:25:15 GMT 20111014102515 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:35:38 GMT 2011101410103538 Public Is it an emergency? Tens of thousands of people in Kent and Medway are attending emergency departments with minor injuries every year diverting emergency life-saving resources from those who need them most and causing themselves longer than necessary waits for treatment. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/nhs-urges-people-to-think-before-going-to-ae/ 192947 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:19:42 GMT 20111014101942 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:09:00 GMT 20111014100900 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:19:42 GMT 2011101410101942 Public Budding actors from a Medway youth theatre will perform a topical production about the sale of illegal tobacco this weekend. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-young-people-act-on-smoking/ 192286 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:32:52 GMT 20111115103252 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:23:59 GMT 20111012082359 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:32:52 GMT 2011111510103252 Public Make sure you choose well this autumn by knowing which health services are available in Medway if you or someone in your family becomes unwell. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/choose-well-this-autumn-2011/ 191675 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:11:31 GMT 20111202161131 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:26:03 GMT 20111007112603 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:11:31 GMT 201112021641131 Public You are invited to the launch of an innovative website to promote the mental health and wellbeing of people in Kent and Medway. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/new-website-promotes-good-mental-health/ 191041 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:27:07 GMT 20111007102707 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:23:01 GMT 20111004102301 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:27:07 GMT 2011100710102707 Jenny Attryde Public Get your free flu jab early. That's the call to people in Medway who are at risk of complications from the disease. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/get-your-flu-jab-early/ 190777 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:12:51 GMT 20111202161251 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:38:25 GMT 20111003133825 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:12:51 GMT 201112021641251 Public Designers and architects behind Balmoral Gardens Healthy Living Centre in Gillingham, are celebrating after the building was shortlisted in the Building Better Healthcare Awards. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-healthy-living-centre-shortlisted-for-award/ 190171 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:47:56 GMT 20111007104756 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:36:49 GMT 20110928133649 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:47:56 GMT 2011100710104756 Jenny Attryde Public A pioneering scheme being used by GPs in Medway has been shortlisted for a national award. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-gps-pioneer-new-health-system/ 190119 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:29:10 GMT 20120320092910 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:45:27 GMT 20110928104527 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:29:09 GMT 201203200992909 Public Practitioners GP MCG Pull on your boots and trainers this weekend and take part in Walk4Life Day. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/national-walk4life-day/ 189031 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:12:08 GMT 20111007101208 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:55:30 GMT 20110920145530 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:12:08 GMT 2011100710101208 Jenny Attryde Public Do you have your own healthy recipe you would like to share? http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/calling-all-medway-cooks/ 188748 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:29:48 GMT 20111115102948 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:05:15 GMT 20110919100515 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:29:48 GMT 2011111510102948 Public NHS Kent and Medway has been informed that a member of staff who worked at some GP surgeries in Medway between August 2006 and September 2010 has been arrested by Kent Police on suspicion of fraud. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/patient-information-alert-following-arrest/ 186884 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:06:09 GMT 20111007100609 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:28:51 GMT 20110905162851 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:06:09 GMT 2011100710100609 Jenny Attryde Public Practitioners Medway Commissioning Group has published its draft Communications and Engagement Strategy and is asking the public for feedback. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-commissioning-group-publishes-draft-strategy/ 184747 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:30:11 GMT 20120320093011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:54:31 GMT 20110819135431 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:30:10 GMT 201203200993010 Public MCG Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout August, Medway's Sexual Health Improvement Practitioners will tour Medway aboard the SOS Bus to bring health advice to young people. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/be-healthy-and-stay-safe-this-summer/ 180058 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:51:39 GMT 20110718095139 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:11:46 GMT 20110715161146 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:51:38 GMT 201107180995138 Public Medway's Health and Lifestyle team will be speaking to shoppers to raise awareness about the early signs and symptoms of lung cancer. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-shoppers-get-health-advice-about-lung-cancer/ 180015 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:00:20 GMT 20111007100020 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:41:56 GMT 20110715144156 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:00:19 GMT 2011100710100019 Jenny Attryde Public Practitioners Medway has been chosen by the government as a forerunner for NHS reforms which give patients and clinicians control of local health services. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-leading-the-way-in-national-health-service-changes/ 178711 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:30:39 GMT 20120320093039 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:30:02 GMT 20110708103002 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:30:39 GMT 201203200993039 Public Practitioners MCG A valuable new service is starting for Medway residents who are deaf and whose first language is British Sign Language (BSL). http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/new-deaf-service-comes-to-medway/ 178563 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:49:11 GMT 20111007094911 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:26:56 GMT 20110707102656 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:49:11 GMT 201110070994911 Jenny Attryde Public Practitioners Staff other news Local Service update Family fun day in Luton and Wayfield on Saturday, 16 July. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/the-stage-is-set-for-the-big-event/ 177786 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:46:01 GMT 20111007094601 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:20:17 GMT 20110701112017 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:46:00 GMT 201110070994600 Jenny Attryde Medway PCT Public News Public Don't be proud if you think you're at risk of experiencing a fall; seek help and advice early. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/dont-let-pride-come-before-a-fall/ 175641 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:37:57 GMT 20111007093757 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:12:57 GMT 20110616111257 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:37:57 GMT 201110070993757 Jenny Attryde News Public Families in Medway who complete a MEND healthy lifestyle course can now save money on sporting activities with a new discount card. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/mend-discount-card/ 175075 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:27:28 GMT 20111202112728 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:26:17 GMT 20110613112617 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:27:28 GMT 2011120211112728 Medway PCT Public News Public Cyclists in Medway are being encouraged to get on their bikes during June. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/get-on-your-bike-during-june/ 174900 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:24:05 GMT 20111202112405 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:05:43 GMT 20110610130543 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:24:04 GMT 2011120211112404 Public Staff other news Women in Kent and Medway are being urged to keep their screening appointment to protect themselves against cervical cancer. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/nhs-drive-to-raise-cervical-screening-rates-in-kent-and-medway/ 174030 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:26:57 GMT 20111202112657 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:55:08 GMT 20110606165508 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:26:56 GMT 2011120211112656 Medway PCT Public Secure News Public News Staff other news Colin Tomson has been appointed chairman of the new NHS Kent and Medway Cluster Board. His appointment will run from 1 June 2011 until March 2013. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/kent-and-medway-pct-cluster-announces-chair/ 173798 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:22:34 GMT 20111202112234 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:04:11 GMT 20110603150411 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:22:34 GMT 2011120211112234 Public The number of children catching measles is rising so it's important your child is fully protected. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/measles-dont-let-your-child-catch-it/ 168276 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:21:58 GMT 20111202112158 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:34:51 GMT 20110526163451 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:21:58 GMT 2011120211112158 Public How did you sleep last night? If you were lying awake worrying or woke up in the early hours and couldn't drop off again - you're not alone. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/how-well-do-you-sleep/ 167828 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:50:06 GMT 20111006155006 Tue, 24 May 2011 14:15:50 GMT 20110524141550 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:50:05 GMT 201110061535005 Jenny Attryde News Public Shoppers can get advice about reducing their risk of lung cancer at two Medway markets. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/get-health-advice-while-you-shop/ 167696 Tue, 24 May 2011 08:48:25 GMT 20110524084825 Tue, 24 May 2011 08:38:32 GMT 20110524083832 Tue, 24 May 2011 08:48:25 GMT 201105240884825 Public Staff other news This free training is designed to help coaches work with people with mental health problems. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/mental-health-training-for-sports-coaches/ 167358 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:42:31 GMT 20111006154231 Fri, 20 May 2011 14:26:29 GMT 20110520142629 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:42:31 GMT 201110061534231 Jenny Attryde News Public A Rochester GP has stepped from behind her desk to front a national cancer campaign. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-gp-is-clear-on-cancer/ 166194 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:56:28 GMT 20110624145628 Wed, 11 May 2011 15:48:11 GMT 20110511154811 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:56:28 GMT 201106241425628 Public Practitioners GP Staff other news Girls in Medway are being reminded that they need all three HPV jabs to maximise their protection against cervical cancer. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/three-jabs-needed-to-arm-against-cervical-cancer/ 164175 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:36:14 GMT 20111006153614 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:49:21 GMT 20110427084921 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:36:13 GMT 201110061533613 Jenny Attryde Public How will you choose to spend your bank holidays? The NHS is urging you not to spend them in the emergency department. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/choose-well-this-easter/ 163892 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:24:43 GMT 20111006152443 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:08:12 GMT 20110421150812 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:24:43 GMT 201110061532443 Jenny Attryde News Public More than 9,000 people in Medway have received the 'all clear' after their bowel cancer screening test. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/bowel-screening-programme-gives-peace-of-mind/ 163692 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:10:44 GMT 20111006151044 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:15:05 GMT 20110420131505 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:10:43 GMT 201110061531043 Jenny Attryde Public Pregnant women and families with a child under the age of four are being encouraged to sign up for free vouchers which can be swapped for healthy food, milk and vitamins. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/helping-families-get-a-healthy-start-in-life/ 163269 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:07:09 GMT 20111006130709 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:38:28 GMT 20110415173828 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:07:09 GMT 201110061310709 Jenny Attryde Public Practitioners GP Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has this week started a listening tour of England to hear people's views on the Government's plans to modernise the NHS. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/government-launches-nhs-listening-exercise/ 162510 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:42:14 GMT 20111006124214 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:43:27 GMT 20110413164327 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:42:14 GMT 2011100612124214 Jenny Attryde News Public Shoppers will be able to get advice about reducing their risk of lung cancer at two Medway markets next week. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/get-advice-about-lung-cancer-while-you-shop/ 162260 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:34:39 GMT 20110412163439 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:27:30 GMT 20110412162730 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:34:39 GMT 201104121643439 Heidi Mulhall News Public NHS Medway is ensuring that everyone registered with a GP practice is offered the chance of a Summary Care Record, to help them get faster, better, safer care, out-of-hours or in an emergency. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/emergency-care-summary-offered-to-everyone-in-medway/ 162254 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:37:33 GMT 20111006123733 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:04:46 GMT 20110412160446 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:37:33 GMT 2011100612123733 Jenny Attryde News Public Two new clinics offering blood-taking services in Rochester and Strood are now up and running. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/blood-taking-services-in-rochester-and-strood/ 161559 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:35:55 GMT 20111006123555 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:21:39 GMT 20110406102139 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:35:55 GMT 2011100612123555 Jenny Attryde News Public NHS Medway is calling on people to prepare for the four bank holidays which are fast approaching. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-people-urged-to-prepare-for-the-bank-holidays-050411/ 161419 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:30:36 GMT 20111006123036 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:20:31 GMT 20110405132031 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:30:36 GMT 2011100612123036 Jenny Attryde Public Mums who want to breastfeed their child now have even more places to go for support. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/breastfeeding-groups-now-open-in-medway/ 160830 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:08:28 GMT 20111006120828 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:12:59 GMT 20110404101259 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:08:27 GMT 2011100612120827 Jenny Attryde News Public In line with the Government's national NHS reforms to separate the providing and commissioning (purchasing) of community health services, Medway Community Healthcare has separated from NHS Medway. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-community-healthcare-separates-1-april-2011/ 160822 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:56:28 GMT 20111006115628 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:16:15 GMT 20110404091615 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:56:27 GMT 2011100611115627 Jenny Attryde Public Parents and healthcare professionals can get advice on how to prevent cot death at a safeguarding children event in Gillingham this week. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/reduce-the-risks-of-sudden-infant-death-syndrome/ 160039 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:34:12 GMT 20111006113412 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:19:19 GMT 20110330171919 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:34:11 GMT 2011100611113411 Jenny Attryde Public Medway and Kent will soon be among a handful of places in England to offer residents 24-hour confidential, emotional support, free of charge. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/round-the-clock-emotional-support-in-medway/ 156190 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:47:39 GMT 20111006104739 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:42:22 GMT 20110328144222 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:47:38 GMT 2011100610104738 Jenny Attryde Public Angela Green from Medway's Stop Smoking service put a smile on hospital patients' faces when she gave away free copies of a book to promote a love of reading. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/free-page-turners-for-hospital-patients/ 155992 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:42:09 GMT 20111006104209 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:13:34 GMT 20110325151334 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:42:09 GMT 2011100610104209 Jenny Attryde News Public Have you or a loved one got a cough that has been hanging around for more than three weeks? http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/itll-cough-go-cough-soon/ 155983 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:39:13 GMT 20111006103913 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:49:25 GMT 20110325144925 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:39:13 GMT 2011100610103913 Jenny Attryde News Public Residents, journalists and anyone with a connection to the internet can keep up-to-date with all of the latest NHS Medway news by following it on Twitter. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/follow-nhs-medway-on-twitter/ 155916 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:23:21 GMT 20111006102321 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:16:39 GMT 20110325121639 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:23:21 GMT 2011100610102321 Jenny Attryde Public Practitioners Would you like to help shape important health services in Medway? http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/nhs-medway-takes-to-the-road/ 155215 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:17:11 GMT 20111006101711 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:20:52 GMT 20110322162052 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:17:11 GMT 2011100610101711 Jenny Attryde News Public Local GPs have voted overwhelmingly for a single consortium covering Medway to take on the responsibility for commissioning healthcare for its residents. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-gps-vote-for-single-consortium-to-commission-healthcare-of-the-future/ 154632 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:15:22 GMT 20111006101522 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:08:49 GMT 20110318140849 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:15:22 GMT 2011100610101522 Jenny Attryde Public The NHS has listened to people in Rochester and Strood who have called for more local blood taking clinics. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/nhs-responds-to-calls-for-more-blood-testing-clinics/ 154338 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:12:37 GMT 20111006101237 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:05:20 GMT 20110317160520 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:12:37 GMT 2011100610101237 Jenny Attryde Public The community cardiology service for people in Medway and Swale has won an award for exceptional performance by the British Heart Foundation in recognition of the outstanding care for patients with heart conditions. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/heart-team-awarded-for-exceptional-performance/ 154199 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:04:04 GMT 20111006100404 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:04:53 GMT 20110317090453 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:04:04 GMT 2011100610100404 Jenny Attryde Public Everyone invited for a check who has not yet taken up the opportunity, is being urged to book their appointment. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/have-your-free-health-check-people-are-urged/ 153453 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:35:25 GMT 20120220093525 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:40:41 GMT 20110310134041 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:35:25 GMT 201202200993525 Public Practitioners GP Smokers can get the help they need to stub out the cigarettes during national No Smoking Day. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/giving-smokers-the-help-they-need-to-stop-smoking/ 152798 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:21:44 GMT 20111006092144 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:31:30 GMT 20110304143130 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:21:43 GMT 201110060992143 Jenny Attryde News Public New multi-million pound health centre is declared open. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/new-multi-million-pound-health-centre-is-declared-open/ 152372 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:15:02 GMT 20111006091502 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:06:58 GMT 20110301140658 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:15:02 GMT 201110060991502 Jenny Attryde Public People needing blood tests in Medway can from today (1 March) benefit from a much more convenient service. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/improved-blood-tests-in-medway/ 152320 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:09:38 GMT 20111006090938 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:14:02 GMT 20110301111402 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:09:37 GMT 201110060990937 Jenny Attryde News Public Five charities in the South East will today receive a share of £3.6 million from the Department of Health. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-charity-receives-funding/ 152238 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:55:11 GMT 20111005165511 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:02:22 GMT 20110228170222 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:55:11 GMT 201110051645511 Jenny Attryde Public You are invited to the official opening of Balmoral Gardens Healthy Living Centre on Tuesday, 1 March. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/official-opening-of-medways-greenest-healthy-living-centre/ 151974 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:31:20 GMT 20111005163120 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:36:43 GMT 20110225123643 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:31:20 GMT 201110051643120 News Public Heart patients will be seeing red this week (24 February) when they all wear something red, at their regular exercise class to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the British Heart Foundation. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/media-invite-heart-class-seeing-red/ 151079 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:27:58 GMT 20111005162758 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:35:32 GMT 20110221143532 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:27:58 GMT 201110051642758 Heidi Mulhall News Public People from across the NHS in Kent, Surrey and Sussex and the military came together yesterday (7 February) to launch a new project to improve access and the quality of health services and especially mental health services - for members of the armed forces, veterans and their families. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/nhs-joins-forces-with-military-for-veterans-healthcare/ 149287 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:07:53 GMT 20111003100753 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:58:04 GMT 20110209095804 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:07:53 GMT 2011100310100753 Dominic Sandiford News Public Families living in some of Medway's most deprived areas are being called upon to help shape the area's public health services. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/have-your-say-in-helping-to-shape-public-health-services-in-medway/ 149214 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:53:04 GMT 20111003095304 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:19:44 GMT 20110208151944 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:53:03 GMT 201110030995303 Dominic Sandiford News Public Marion Dinwoodie has been appointed to the post of Chief Executive of the proposed new Kent Community Health NHS Trust from 1 April 2011. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/chief-executive-announced-for-community-health-trust/ 148867 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:24:52 GMT 20111005162452 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:58:21 GMT 20110204155821 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:24:51 GMT 201110051642451 Jenny Attryde Public Spread love and affection this Valentine's Day, not infection. That's the message from Medway's Sexual Health Team as young people prepare to celebrate the month of love and romance. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/respect-yourself-this-valentines-day/ 148663 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:22:21 GMT 20111005162221 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:54:43 GMT 20110203095443 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:22:21 GMT 201110051642221 Jenny Attryde Public Over a quarter of the UK's population works in health and social care. The planning and development of the skills and strength of this workforce are key to the nation's health. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/proposed-changes-to-workforce-and-education-in-the-nhs-making-our-views-count/ 148649 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:55:37 GMT 20111005155537 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:04:49 GMT 20110203080449 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:55:37 GMT 201110051535537 Jenny Attryde Public Staff top news Health Bill/Transition It was announced today that the NHS in Kent and Medway is making progress with its plans to implement the government's health reforms, in preparation for the passing of the Health Bill by MPs in Parliament. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/local-nhs-leaders-step-up-to-challenge-of-reform/ 148451 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:17:06 GMT 20110201151706 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:57:14 GMT 20110201145714 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:17:05 GMT 201102011531705 Public Your opportunity to influence the future of Public Health in Medway. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/your-opportunity-to-influence-the-future-of-public-health-in-medway/ 147467 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:47:21 GMT 20111005154721 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:43:35 GMT 20110125084335 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:47:21 GMT 201110051534721 Jenny Attryde Public More than 16,000 women under 30 in Kent and Medway are putting themselves at an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/nhs-drive-to-raise-cervical-screening-rates-in-medway/ 146932 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:23:27 GMT 20111202112327 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:05:50 GMT 20110120140550 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:23:27 GMT 2011120211112327 Public Young people in Medway are accessing some of the best health services in the country. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/young-people-get-gold-standard-health-service/ 146914 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:57:19 GMT 20111003095719 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:19:20 GMT 20110120131920 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:57:19 GMT 201110030995719 Dominic Sandiford Public Preparations are underway in Medway to ensure that the NHS is ready for future changes. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/preparing-in-medway-for-nhs-changes/ 146717 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:54:10 GMT 20111005145410 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:28:17 GMT 20110119142817 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:54:10 GMT 201110051425410 Jenny Attryde Public Services to help people from Medway recover from a stroke, regaining their health and independence, are among the best in the country. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/medway-stroke-services-among-best-in-country/ 145596 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:44:20 GMT 20111005144420 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:47:16 GMT 20110112194716 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:44:20 GMT 201110051424420 Jenny Attryde Public The NHS is urging people who feel unwell because of a cold, flu or tummy bug to think before they go to the emergency department or make an appointment with their GP. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/feeling-unwell-advice-for-patients/ 145594 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:54:41 GMT 20110407145441 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:19:20 GMT 20110112191920 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:54:40 GMT 201104071425440 Suzy Wilson Public Last year, Medway's Stop Smoking team helped nearly 2,000 people like Jo Mayers quit smoking through a range of programmes, from group sessions to innovative online support sessions. http://www.medwaypct.nhs.uk/explore-nhs-medway/news/latest-news/do-something-good-for-your-health-in-2011/ 145591 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:19:25 GMT 20110125141925 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:11:08 GMT 20110112181108 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:19:24 GMT 201101251421924 Dominic Sandiford Public