NHS Kent & Medway

Scheduling an asthma review once a year (and after every attack) can help children and young people to manage their symptoms. Speak to your GP or asthma nurse to book your next asthma review. Find out more at www.SaferAsthma.co.uk #SaferAsthma

Join our midwifery family in Kent and Medway. “Midwifery is a wonderful career. Perfect for anyone who is passionate about women's health, public health and healthcare equity for all.” Sally Sidhu, Infant Feeding Lead Read our more inspiring stories and find out more about becoming a midwife at https://ow.ly/BGrg50TsYgH #KMmidwifery #WeAreTheNHS

NHS Kent and Medway’s next board meeting in public will be held on Tuesday, 5 November. There will be a presentation and discussion on mental health services across Kent and Medway, covering NHS Talking Therapies, community services, urgent and emergency care, drug and alcohol, and links with our partners in social care, including the improvements made and challenges faced. This online meeting is between members of the board. Members of the public are invited to attend and listen. If you would like to join this or a future NHS Kent and Medway board meeting, please email kmicb.committees@nhs.net by 12noon the day before the event.

Anxiety can help us to focus or take extra care when needed, but if it gets too much or goes on for a while, it can affect our daily life. Here are some top tips for easing anxiety. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dAiicMZ

It's time to get winter strong 💪 Getting your vaccines means your symptoms will be milder and you’ll recover faster if you run into these viruses this winter 💙 Book now on the NHS App or website and stay safe this winter. Find out more at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk

NHS Kent and Medway is hosting training sessions for health and social care professionals around vaccinations. The interactive sessions will be held online from November to January and are open to staff across the health, social care and voluntary sector in Kent and Medway. Sign up: https://ow.ly/mX0C50TX4gO

So far today we have heard from different partners and organisations about the contribution they are making to improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Kent and Medway, including prevention. Learn more about today’s event, visit: https://ow.ly/vtYv50TX7Lx

Today health and care leaders from across Kent and Medway are coming together for our third symposium ‘Together, we can: Developing an integrated care movement across Kent and Medway’. Follow this page for updates throughout the day: https://ow.ly/zNeC50TWVSO

NHS Kent and Medway’s next board meeting in public will be held on Tuesday, 5 November. There will be a presentation and discussion on mental health services across Kent and Medway, covering NHS Talking Therapies, community services, urgent and emergency care, drug and alcohol, and links with our partners in social care, including the improvements made and challenges faced. This online meeting is between members of the board. Members of the public are invited to attend and listen. If you would like to join this or a future NHS Kent and Medway board meeting, please email kmicb.committees@nhs.net by 12noon the day before the event.

Breast cancer can cause a number of signs and symptoms. Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you. For more info: https://ow.ly/j63G50TAf7U #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth