1. It’s ok to not be ok

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    How are you, really? Are you ok?

    Perhaps you can't quite put your finger on it, but you're not feeling like yourself.

    Are you feeling more tired or more emotional?

    Maybe you don’t want to do the things that you usually enjoy.

  2. Are you 'in the know' about deafblindess?

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    Deafblindness is far more common than many people realise. Around 400,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK. That's enough to fill Wembley Stadium nearly five times!

  3. Introducing the new NHS Kent & Medway

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    Today marks a significant change in the way our NHS is organised. From today all Clinical Commissioning Groups are legally dissolved, with Integrated Care Systems created in their place.

  4. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  5. Did you know 15% of us have a disability?

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    This month is Disability Pride Month. Every day we hear from people who are disabled, and we wanted to help raise awareness of some of the different types of disability.

  6. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

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    Hundreds of you have been in touch to tell us your story about NHS dentists. We've been raising your concerns and now the NHS are making changes.

  7. Are NHS waiting times pushing more people to go private?

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    Record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read our response.

  8. Do you have an idea of how to improve the mental health of your community?

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    Funding is available for projects that support the mental health of your community but you need to act quick : the deadline for applications is 9am August 1st.

  9. Schizophrenia is not as uncommon as you think

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    One in 100 people will experience it.

  10. What do you know about Hepatitis?

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    Did you realise Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection?

  11. How to use 999 if you need British Sign Language

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    There’s a new service called 999 BSL. We’ve got all the details about how it works.

  12. What do you know about vaccines?

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    Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases.

  13. Psoriasis Awareness Month

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    This month is Psoriasis Month, but what do you actually know about the condition?

  14. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  15. Your thoughts will help train health professionals in Medway

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    We all want the people working in the NHS to be the best they can possibly be. Share your experiences and you will be helping them to learn what matters to you.

  16. Milestone in tackling NHS longest waits - our response

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    NHS England has achieved the first milestone in its plan to eliminate backlogs caused by Covid. Read our response.

  17. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  18. Half of us will have a urology condition during our lifetime

    Advice and Information -

    What is Urology?

    Urology is the study of the female urinary system and male genitourinary tract. Put simply, these are parts of the body that produce, store and get rid of urine, as well as the parts involved in sexual function for men.

  19. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia in the UK

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    Alzheimer’s is one of several types of dementia. It’s also the most common.

  20. Blood Cancer Awareness Month

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    Blood cancer is a term that's used to describe many types of cancer that affect your blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system. It happens when something goes wrong with the development of your blood cells.

  21. Did you know that your blood vessels could circle the earth?

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    Vascular disease affects many of us, but do you really know what it is?

  22. Vision really matters

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know?

  23. You could save someone’s life

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    Organ donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else.
    You can donate some organs while you are alive, and this is called living organ donation.

  24. Don’t miss out on your Covid Booster this Autumn

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    The booster programme for Covid is now underway. Have you had yours?

  25. A new service for people with learning difficulties and autism in Medway

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    Medway Maritime Hospital are now offering people with autism or learning difficulties the option of having a general anaesthetic for procedures that would normally be done under a local anaesthetic.

  26. Take a moment on World Mental Health Day

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    We all have 'mental health', just as we all have 'physical health'. And just like our physical health, we can all have times when our mental health is better than others.

  27. What do you know about ADHD?

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    October is ADHD Awareness Month and we’ve got all the info about what ADHD really is.

  28. What is Dyspraxia?

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    Dyspraxia is a condition that affects your physical co-ordination.

  29. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK.

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    Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but younger women and men can also get breast cancer.

  30. What is high cholesterol?

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    It’s a word we hear about all the time, but do you actually know what it is and why it’s important?

  31. What is high cholesterol?

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    It’s a word we hear about all the time, but do you actually know what it is and why it’s important?

  32. Where can I get sexual health advice, now?

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    Forgotten your pill or had unprotected sex? Maybe you’re worried about something? Here’s what to do and where to go if you need help urgently.

  33. Do you know what your pituitary gland is?

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    Your pituitary gland is about the size of a pea and is situated in the bony hollow, just behind the bridge of your nose.

  34. Testing your knowledge for World Menopause Day

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    Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55.

  35. Do you have osteoporosis?

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    Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.

  36. Lung cancer is one of the most common type of cancer

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    Around 47,000 people are diagnosed with the condition in the UK every year.

  37. Covid Bus comes to Sheerness

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    The Covid vaccination bus is coming to Sheerness this week.

  38. Tell us your story about using children's services in Medway

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    We need to hear about your experience of Children's services in Medway. Your story will help us to improve it for you, and people like you.

  39. World Diabetes Day

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    Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.

  40. Do you run a charity or voluntary group in Medway?

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    Medway Voluntary Action are calling for your feedback about how the cost of living is affecting your charity or voluntary organisation

  41. Did you know that three quarters of all suicides in this country are by men?

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    There are more worrying statistics:

  42. New ward at Sheppey Community Hospital for frail patients

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    A specialist frailty ward will soon be opening at Sheppey Community Hospital.

  43. Cast your vote to decide a new name for the mental wellbeing service

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    Thousands of us use the IAPT service every month to help us deal with anxiety and depression, but few of us actually know what IAPT stands for. You can help to change that.

  44. Taking the opportunity to learn more about AIDS on World Aids Awareness Day

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    AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the name used to describe a number of potentially life threatening infections and illnesses that happen when our immune system has been severely damaged by the HIV virus.

  45. All of us will experience grief at some point

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    We will all deal with it in our own way, but if your feelings are getting too much, there is support for you.

  46. Bowel cancer is one of the common types of cancer. Get all the facts here

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    Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in your large bowel.

  47. Listening to feedback about the Wellbeing Navigation service in Medway

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    In Medway, Wellbeing Navigators supports hundreds of people to get the support that they need. They are commissioned by Medway Council. We were asked to gather feedback from people about their feelings about the service.

  48. Listening to feedback about the Reablement service in Medway

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    Every year hundreds of Medway residents receive support from the reablement service which helps them to regain skills and confidence after they have been ill. They are commissioned by Medway Council who asked us to gather feedback from people.

  49. Strep A advice for families - Information from the NHS

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    There has been a widely reported increase in group A streptococci bacteria infection, particularly among children.

  50. Listening to people's thoughts about a new Mental Health Assessment & Counselling service for Medway

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    Conversations are taking place about a possible new mental health and counselling service in Medway, The proposal would see a new service in place within Medway Hospital to support people who arrive with mental health issues.