A Better Medway

07/11/2025

It's Mouth Cancer Action Month! 💙

Your mouth can tell you a lot about your health and early detection can save lives. This month, we'll be sharing simple ways to spot symptoms early and keep your mouth healthy.

👉 Find out more: https://orlo.uk/VZ5B6

06/11/2025

👣 Join Our FREE BumpClub Walks! 👣
Come and meet other parents-to-be and new parents, and get active with our welcoming FREE BumpClub walks!
Whether you're pregnant or have recently had your baby, walking is a fantastic way to stay active, boost your mood, and connect with others on a similar journey. 💬💚
🗓 Walk Schedule:
📍 Mondays at 11am – starting at Lordswood Community Hub, Lordswood
📍 Tuesdays at 10am – starting at Dockside, St Mary’s Island
🚶‍♀️ Each walk is a 2-mile circular route, fully buggy-friendly and suitable for all abilities. Walk at your own pace — no pressure, just fresh air and friendly faces!
👶 Anyone who is pregnant or has a baby or child aged 2 or under is welcome.
✨ Come for the walk, stay for the chat — and leave feeling refreshed and supported.

Register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/r/1DrBc0ixVs

06/11/2025

Take control of your drinking, your way, with the Medway Alcohol Support Line.

Cut back or stop altogether. No pressure or judgement. Just confidential telephone support over 6 weeks with a dedicated adviser.

👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/Medway_Alcohol_Support_Line_iQ1qO

05/11/2025

With keynote speaker & Commonwealth Games Athlete Chris Gregory at the .

Award categories include Shaping Medway's Health, Pharmacy of the Year and Community Partner of the Year. Just some amazing examples of the brilliant work happening in to improve the health of our communities.

05/11/2025

Smiles all round during the last A Better Medway Awards during an energy break!

We’re back on Wednesday, 5 November to celebrate those individuals and teams making a real difference to Medway’s health and wellbeing in 2025.

03/11/2025

Join us for a free event with The Kent Autistic Trust - Getting The Basics Right on Thursday, 6 November, 10am to 12noon.

Professionals & parent/carers can discover common interventions and simple principles to help support an autistic individual.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/Getting_The_Basics_Right_PWFdQ

31/10/2025

🤰 Are you pregnant, living in Medway, and looking for trusted information on having a healthy pregnancy?

We invite you to join our free online BumpClub Medway Antenatal Programme, where you’ll gain practical knowledge and support throughout your pregnancy.
As part of the programme, you’ll meet Hayley, one of our expert guest speakers, during the Milk and More session.

Hayley will be available live to answer your questions about infant feeding and provide guidance tailored to your needs.

If you’d like to learn more about feeding your baby and preparing for a healthy pregnancy, we encourage you to book your place on the next programme:

📲 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/UcBgC7f9XW

31/10/2025

As Stoptober draws to a close, don't forget that we still have your back; keep that non-smoker status going, and keep us in mind if you ever need support.

Medway Stop Smoking Service ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Medway_Stop_Smoking_Service_OwWeJ

29/10/2025

29/10/2025

Join us for a free event with The Kent Autistic Trust - Getting The Basics Right

Discover common interventions and simple principles to help you support an autistic individual.

For professionals and parents/carers.

🗓️ Thursday 6 November
🕥 10am to 12pm

👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/Getting_The_Basics_Right_Evizl

29/10/2025

The adult services team will be out changing ferrules today - Wednesday, 29 October.
What is a ferrule? Its the rubber end of a walking aid that keeps it safe and stable.

Where : Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham
When : 11.30am – 1.30pm
Cost : FREE!

Why not pop along and make sure you're not one of the many falls this year that puts people in hospital...
Can't get to the Pentagon tomorrow? Find out where you can get your walking aid checked here - https://orlo.uk/aCQya

28/10/2025

Congratulations! You have done the best thing you can for your health by quitting smoking - after 28 days of being smoke free, you're now 5 times more likely to quit for good 🎉

To keep on track, have look at some tips on how to stay quit here: https://orlo.uk/Staying_Smoke_Free_4VeFr