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Discover easier, free ways to be healthy if you live or work in Medway.

A Better Medway is brought to you by Medway Council, & aims to help improve the health and well-being of Medway residents.

06/09/2025

The Baton of Hope is coming...
More than 40 local residents will take it in turns to carry the Olympic torch styled baton across Medway on the Kent and Medway leg of the 2025 national Baton of Hope Tour on 22 September.

Want to come and support? Find the full route and events plan at: https://orlo.uk/n3x6N
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/HQsHW

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05/09/2025

🚭Ready to quit smoking for your family?

Join one of our 8-week programmes designed to support people in who smoke ci******es in quitting for good!

You will receive expert guidance from a trained advisor and have access to a wide range of FREE stop smoking products to help you on your journey.

🗓️Mondays - Starting from 8 September 10am-12pm
📍The Net Hub

🗓️Thursdays - Starting from 11 of September, 3-5pm
📍Wayfield Family Hub

🗓️Fridays - Starting from 12 September 2-4pm
📍The Magpie Centre & Community Café

Learn More: https://www.medwayfamilyhub.co.uk/events/45173-community-stop-smoking-group

05/09/2025

🌟 BumpClub is BACK this September! 🌟

🤰💚 Pregnant and living or working in Medway? We’ve got something just for you!

Join our FREE 6-week online programme starting Sunday 8th September — designed to support you through pregnancy with expert advice, practical tips, and a chance to connect with other parents-to-be 👶💻

Here’s what you can look forward to: 🥗 Eating well during pregnancy
😌 Managing stress and understanding how it affects your baby
⛑️ Baby first aid basics..and so much more!

✨ Meet other mums-to-be
🎁 Learn, laugh, and feel supported
💸 100% FREE
📍 Online — join from anywhere!

Spots fill up quickly, so don’t miss out!
👉 Sign up now: https://forms.office.com/r/UcBgC7f9XW
📢 Tag a friend who’s expecting and spread the word!

30/08/2025

Are you pregnant or currently breastfeeding? Our Beside You Medway website has been refreshed and re-launched!
The website covers everything from pregnancy and birth, right through to breastfeeding support and baby care and includes:

• Clear antenatal guidance for expectant families in Medway.
• A new ‘Looking after you’ section covering nutrition, safe sleep, and perinatal mental health.
• A dedicated support section for dads and partners.
• Expanded breastfeeding information and an interactive map of local support.
• Stories from local families and links to services and breastfeeding-friendly venues.

To find out more, visit: https://orlo.uk/vlrnz

29/08/2025

🌟 BumpClub is BACK this September! 🌟

Pregnant and living or working in Medway? We’ve got something just for you 💚

Join our FREE 6-week online programme starting Sunday 8th September — designed to support you through pregnancy with expert advice, practical tips, and a chance to connect with other parents-to-be 👶💻

Here’s what’s coming up:
🥗 Eating well during pregnancy
😌 Managing stress and understanding how it affects your baby
⛑️ Baby first aid basics..plus loads more!

👭 Meet other mums-to-be
🎁 Learn, laugh, and feel supported
💸 100% FREE
📍 Online — join from anywhere!

Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait!
👉 Sign up now: https://forms.office.com/r/UcBgC7f9XW
📢 Tag a friend who’s expecting and share the love!

29/08/2025

Jo contacted the Medway Stop Smoking Service after experiencing painful gums and on the advice of her dentist.

With Varenicline and determination, Jo's smoke free, and her gums have healed! Well done Jo 🥳

Find out how we can help you quit 👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/Medway_Stop_Smoking_Service_oprjJ

29/08/2025

Dee from Gillingham was puzzled about her weight loss struggles—until an NHS Health Check gave her the answers she needed.

She's now lost weight and feels more confident about her long-term health journey.

📅 Book your free NHS Health Check today: https://orlo.uk/NHS_Health_Check_wUoRs

28/08/2025

HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN KENT AND MEDWAY

We’re consulting on the draft Kent and Medway Su***de and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy for 2026 to 2030.

Over the course of the next 5 years, our vision is to reduce the number of people dying by su***de as much as possible.
The consultation closes on Monday 6 October.

Take part here - https://orlo.uk/S5ZTc

28/08/2025

📢 Final call for nominations in the A Better Medway Awards!

It's your last chance to recognise a person or team who has worked to improve yours, or somebody's else's, health and wellbeing in 2025. 🙌

Voting closes on Friday, 29 August.

👉 https://orlo.uk/qNiF4

27/08/2025

🎉 Hey Medway Parents!

If you’ve got a baby under 1 and could use a bit of support, we’ve got something just for you 💚

Beyond BumpClub is a FREE 12-week course designed to help you feel your best while navigating life with a little one. Whether you're dealing with sleepless nights, snack cravings, or just figuring things out — we’re here to help.

Here’s what’s included:

🥗 Tips for eating well after birth
🍫 Support with emotional eating
🧠 Info on your baby’s brain development
🧘‍♀️ Pelvic health and recovery
👶 Real-life parenting advice that actually helps

💻 Join online or in person — whatever works for you
💸 Totally free for Medway families
📅 Starting in September— don’t miss out!

Let’s go beyond the bump — together 💚
👉 Sign up here: https://www.more-life.co.uk/places-we-work/medway/post-partum-weight-management-service/

📢 Know someone with a baby? Tag them and spread the word!

27/08/2025

The Baton of Hope is coming...
More than 40 local residents will take it in turns to carry the Olympic torch styled baton across Medway on the Kent and Medway leg of the 2025 national Baton of Hope Tour on 22 September.

Want to come and support? Find the full route and events plan at: https://orlo.uk/5SSAu
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/rQbvM

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26/08/2025

The Baton of Hope is coming...
More than 40 local residents will take it in turns to carry the Olympic torch styled baton across Medway on the Kent and Medway leg of the 2025 national Baton of Hope Tour on 22 September.

Want to come and support? Find the full route and events plan at: https://orlo.uk/7unqs
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/OJw0G

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Public Health Directorate, Gun Wharf (Level 2), Dock Road
Chatham
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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 8pm

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+448002346805

Website

http://www.abettermedway.co.uk/

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