We want to make sure our service supports people in a kind, safe and caring way. To help us do this, we would like to hear about your experience of birth — especially if you had a perineal injury. Find out more: haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/birth-trauma

If you’re pregnant, it’s time to get vaccinated against common illnesses, like flu and whooping cough to help to protect you and your baby 👶 Speak to your midwife or GP practice for more information or visit getvaccinatednow.co.uk

We have commissioned 20,000 extra urgent dental appointments to help you get the care you need… fast. 📅 Appointments available within 24 hours for urgent cases and seven days for non-urgent issues (unless symptoms worsen) Contact the KCHFT Dental Helpdesk on 0300 123 4412.

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 www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

We want to make sure our service supports people in a kind, safe and caring way. To help us do this, we would like to hear about your experience of birth — especially if you had a perineal injury. Find out more: www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/birth-trauma

💉💬 Have your say on vaccinations. We would like to know if the information provided to you about vaccines has allowed you to make an informed decision. Share your views at haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/vaccines

We would like to hear your views about vaccinations. Vaccines are vital for protecting the population of Kent and Medway vaccines are the best defence we have against several diseases. Get involved and have your say at www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/vaccines

Make sure your child is protected against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Children will need both doses of the MMR vaccine to be protected. Find more information at getvaccinatednow.co.uk

Protection from previous flu and Covid-19 vaccines fades, and the viruses change over time. Make sure you’re ready for winter by getting vaccinated, even if you’ve had flu or Covid-19 or have been vaccinated before. Find out more at getvaccinatednow.co.uk

Download the NHS toolkit for students 📚💊🤒 The booklet contains tips on looking after yourself while living away from home, registering with a GP practice and dentist, details on vaccinations and where to find urgent care and mental health services. stopthinkchoose.co.uk

Our bulletin featuring health news and community updates is out now 📣 Join the NHS Kent and Medway annual general meeting, protect your child with the MMR vaccine and get involved with your GP practice patient participation group 💻💉💬 👉 mailchi.mp/91451402afcb...

Make sure you are ready to cope with any back-to-school illness or injury. Keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home with the basic essentials, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, cold remedies, indigestion treatment and antihistamine. www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

This #AskAboutAsthma week, we are encouraging children and young people with asthma to come forward for lifesaving checks. Visit www.SaferAsthma.co.uk for more information. #SaferAsthma

🍎✏️As children return to school across Kent and Medway, we are reminding parents and carers to be ready to cope with any back-to-school illness or injury. Find information about NHS services for children at stopthinkchoose.co.uk

Winter is on its way, and so is the winter illness season. If you’re eligible, protect yourself and your loved ones by getting your Covid-19 and flu vaccinations. Book now on the NHS App or website and stay safe this winter. Find out more at getvaccinatednow.co.uk

The NHS is urging parents and carers to check if their child has both does of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Please check your child’s Red Book to see if they have missed any vaccines or check with their GP if you are unsure. ➡️http://GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

NHS Kent and Medway’s next online board meeting is on Tuesday, 2 September from 10am to 1pm. If you would like to join this NHS Kent and Medway board meeting, please email [email protected] by 12noon by Monday, 1 September. 🔗https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/about-us/meetings-public

To better support GP practices & patients, we are doing a review of patient participation groups (PPG) across Kent. This can help find which GP practices have a PPG, how they function and to highlight any support needed Complete the short survey: www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/patient-part...

Make sure you plan ahead and order any repeat prescriptions early, as GP practices and some pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 25 August. If you need NHS help over the bank holiday weekend, visit: f.mtr.cool/gwgdqqijln

If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option. Visit: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/mental-wellb...

Many of us love the summer sun, but warmer weather also brings potential risks to health, particularly for our more vulnerable residents such as the elderly, sick and very young. Find more information at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

Download the NHS toolkit for five to 11-year-olds for information on staying well this summer. The toolkit for parents has useful information about where to go for help and items you should keep at home in a medicine cabinet. Download at stopthinkchoose.co.uk

Our bulletin featuring health news and community updates is out now 📣 Get ready for the bank holiday weekend, help us research long-term conditions in children and learn how to stay safe at the coast this summer ☀️🧒🌊 👉 ow.ly/pUFI50WBujv

🐞👩‍⚕️ Pharmacies are highly trained experts who can give you instant advice, and in some cases prescription medication, for an infected insect bite (for people aged one and over). No appointment is necessary and you don’t need to wait to see your GP. www.stopthinkchoose.co.uk/pharmacy

Visit an urgent treatment centre if you have a suspected broken bone or fracture, a sprain or a strain, minor cut, burn or scald. 📍Find your nearest centre at f.mtr.cool/komxcpagvw

People in #Canterbury are being invited for #NHSLungCancerScreening in a phased rollout helping to catch lung cancer early, take fast action and save more lives Dr Jonathan Bryant explains why its important to take up your invitation this #WorldLungCancerDay Find out more: www.lungcheckskm.nhs.uk

Sleep problems are common. A few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life. Read some top tips for better sleep 💤➡️ ow.ly/97n150Wigbk

Many of us love the summer sun, but warmer weather also brings potential risks to health, particularly for our more vulnerable residents such as the elderly, sick and very young. Find more information at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

Helping people find the right information is critical for the NHS and that is why we would like your views on our ICB website ➡️ www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk Have your say and help us improve our website, complete the short survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ICBwebsite/

Industrial action by resident doctors this week is likely to have an impact on all NHS services. NHS Kent and Medway is asking patients to think carefully about which services they use, to make sure those most in need can access the right care. Find more information at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

The school summer break is a busy time for NHS services and it is important to use the right service if you or your child are ill or injured. If you need NHS help and you’re unsure where to go, visit www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

People in #Canterbury are being invited for #NHSLungCancerScreening. If you live in this area, aged between 55 and 74 and are a current or former smoker, you may be eligible. Find out more: www.lungcheckskm.nhs.uk

Sara Turle, a lung cancer patient from Kent, marked the NHS' 77th anniversary last week by appearing in a video with the prime minister to thank her cancer clinical nurse, Sharon 💜 Find out more: ow.ly/A3wi50Wn5Fw

📢We want to hear from you! Have you used NHS 111 recently? NHS Kent & Medway and NHS Sussex are gathering feedback to improve the service. 👉Share your experience in our quick, confidential survey (5–10 mins): ow.ly/SmYh50WjyV3

Make sure your child is protected against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Please check your child’s Red Book to see if they have missed any vaccines or check with their GP if you are unsure. Find more information at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

☀️😎 We all need to take care when out and about. Staying safe in the sun reduces your chances of suffering from skin cancer. For more information on sun safety visit ow.ly/gqbG50W65Ku #BeSkinSmart

Most people buy their own hay fever products from a supermarket or pharmacy. Your pharmacist can give you advice and suggest the best treatments to help with itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, and a blocked nose 🤧👀👃 Find more information: ow.ly/Urmh50WhmSH

📅 NHS Kent and Medway’s board is on Tuesday, 1 July from 10am to 1pm Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting virtually to observe If you would like to join, please email [email protected] by 12noon the day before the meeting ➡️ ow.ly/oKb450WcH5a

A yellow heat-health alert is in place across the south east until Sunday (15 June). Please look out for vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours during this time. Find more information at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

At many GP surgeries, there is a range of health professionals who can help you. You may be able to see a physiotherapist who can help with things like neck or back pain. Your general practice team is here to help you. ➡️ nhs.uk/Gpservices

💬 Do you have experience of musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy and would like to become a patient voice representative? If you are interested find out more here: ow.ly/1ahf50Vy8Uj

Quitting smoking is much easier with the right support. There are lots of options to choose from. Find free support - ow.ly/BcBJ50VZ1yq

If you are aged 75 years and over, live in a care home for older adults or have a weakened immune system, you could be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. Find more information at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

Research shows that the Healthier You programme has prevented thousands of new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in England and saved people from potentially serious ill health. Check your risk of type 2 diabetes – riskscore.diabetes.org.uk #Type2DiabetesPreventionWeek

We are encouraging patients to make sure they are prepared for the upcoming bank holiday (26 May). The long weekend is a busy time for NHS services and it’s important to choose the right service if you are ill or injured. Find more information at stopthinkchoose.co.uk

Infected insect bite? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

NHS services are very busy at the moment. It's important to come forward with any health concerns but you can help ease the pressure by choosing the right service. Read our guide to local services at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

📚 Exams = pressure for young people. As parents, the best support we can offer is listening, encouraging breaks, and being calm. Worried about their stress? Find support and advice at ow.ly/CKSJ50VPiXI #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

This #WorldOvarianCancerDay find out more about the signs and symptoms and how you can help NHS Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance raise awareness and increase early diagnosis of the disease 💜 Visit the ovarian cancer page on our alliance’s website: ow.ly/jPbu50VNxLe

The main symptoms of asthma are a whistling sound when breathing (wheezing), breathlessness, a tight chest and coughing. If you think your child has asthma, book an appointment at your GP practice. 👉 www.SaferAsthma.co.uk #SaferAsthma