Medway Community Healthcare

09/12/2025

Flu is spreading. With lots of people feeling unwell with flu symptoms, it’s important to remember there are steps we can all take to avoid passing it on. 🤧

09/12/2025

The countdown to Christmas is on and you can help ease the pressure on the NHS this winter by choosing the right service.

Visit StopThinkChoose.co.uk for information on local health services, including a map of pharmacies and urgent treatment centres.

08/12/2025

Restricting or controlling a person's money, taking out loans/credit cards in their name, making them pay for things without them wanting to, manipulating child maintenance, disrupting payment, sabotaging employment/education and locking into mortgages or finance deals, is economic abuse. This , make it your mission to find out more and how to signpost victims to support from the Kent and Medway services at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk.

08/12/2025

*Update* the DART system is working again so we can use F numbers and blood test forms.

The DART system used across Kent and Medway for blood tests is currently not working. It is being investigated.

In the meantime, if you are coming in for a blood test, we are only able to see patients who have a blood test paper form. If you only have an F number, we are unable to use these and you will need to book a new appointment via our website or call us on 0300 123 3444. The paper form will be available from your GP or the person who requested your blood test.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. We will let you know when the issue is resolved.

05/12/2025

Anyone affected by domestic abuse in Kent and Medway can get practical and emotional support including refuge, safe accommodation, specialist programmes and 1-2-1 help. Know how to signpost people to support this at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk.

04/12/2025

Don’t let illness or injury ruin Christmas. Take action now:
📱 order prescriptions early
💊 check pharmacy opening times
🏠 stock the essentials at home.

Visit StopThinkChoose.co.uk to read the guide to local services.

Don’t let illness or injury ruin Christmas. Take action now:

📱 order prescriptions early
💊 check pharmacy opening times
🏠 stock the essentials at home.

Visit StopThinkChoose.co.uk to read our guide to local services.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Darent Valley Hospital (DVH)

03/12/2025

Make sure you’re protected this winter against Covid-19 and flu – check your eligibility and book via the NHS App or website 📱
➡️ Find out more at https://f.mtr.cool/xhobeqewkt

Make sure you’re protected this winter against Covid-19 and flu – check your eligibility and book via the NHS App or website 📱

➡️ Find out more at https://f.mtr.cool/xhobeqewkt

03/12/2025

Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse can lead to feeling like there is no escape. For the past two years, more victims of domestic abuse have died by su***de than were killed by their abusive partners. Support services can help victims break free from abuse and heal from trauma. They are here this and beyond. Find help and resources at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk

02/12/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life. Take the quiz now: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

01/12/2025

Unhealthy relationships are becoming normal for young people. Help reverse the trend by teaching adolescents the signs of a healthy relationship. Discover step-by-step guidance this www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk/support/cyp-understanding-abuse/
• 16 – 19-year-olds are more likely to be victims of domestic abuse than any other age group (ONS)
• 41% of young people say they have used harmful behaviours in a romantic relationship (Safe Lives)

Get help:
Emergency: call 999 (BLS - www.999bsl.co.uk app)
Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111
www.signlive.co.uk - search Victim Support
Live chat: www.victimsupport.org.uk

28/11/2025

Language matters. The words we choose, consciously or unconsciously, have the power to assign blame to a victim, when the person who needs to be held accountable is the abuser. Abuse is never a victim's fault, but if we use the wrong words, they will feel that it is. Learn how to change the narrative by joining the campaign this at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk/knowseespeakout

Find domestic abuse support in Kent and Medway:
Emergency: call 999 (BLS - www.999bsl.co.uk app)
Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111
www.signlive.co.uk - search Victim Support
Live chat: www.victimsupport.org.uk

27/11/2025

Did you know? Parents and carers of children with asthma can refer their children to our Community Children’s Nursing Team.

Their aim is to support families in managing children and young people’s asthma effectively and safely outside the hospital setting, reducing the risk of future admissions.

Find out more on our website: 🔗 https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/services/child-health-service/childrens-asthma/