A Better Medway

A Better Medway 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.

Big news 📣 National HIV Testing Week kicks off Monday, 9 February! Testing is free, quick, and easy – plus, you can even...
06/02/2026

Big news 📣 National HIV Testing Week kicks off Monday, 9 February! Testing is free, quick, and easy – plus, you can even do it from home.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4ivnp9i.

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine. It protects against meas...
04/02/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine. It protects against measles, mumps, rubella - and now chickenpox.

Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow.

Your GP will be in touch when your child is due their appointment

🔗 https://orlo.uk/8Pm8u

04/02/2026

This World Cancer Day, we’re highlighting mouth cancer, one of the fastest‑rising cancers in the UK. Many cases are spotted late, but early detection saves lives.

Know the early signs:
• Ulcers not healed after 3 weeks
• Lumps, swelling, or thickening
• Persistent soreness
• Red or white patches
• Unexplained changes to speech, swallowing, or bite

If something feels unusual, get it checked. Regular dental visits help catch problems early.

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies, can also affect the mouth by damaging healthy cells, reducing saliva, weakening immunity, irritate oral tissues, cause dry mouth, and increase infection and dental problems.

This can make it harder to eat, speak, swallow, and maintain oral hygiene, so seeing your dentist is essential. Early dental support reduces complications and helps people stay well throughout treatment.

Together, let’s close the care gap and make oral health a routine part of cancer care.
💜 Protect your health. Know the signs.

🙋 Did you know...We naturally lose muscle mass and bone strength as we age.🤔 However...It's never too late to make a dif...
02/02/2026

🙋 Did you know...
We naturally lose muscle mass and bone strength as we age.
🤔 However...
It's never too late to make a difference.

Your local, friendly FaME class will help you to maintain your strength and balance to help you to stay stronger for longer. Sessions are FREE to Medway residents so if you are interested please get in touch to find your nearest community based class. 💪

Scan the QR Code or contact our FaME team now by using the email or phone number on the image. Keep in mind you must be able to stand for a minimum of 5 minutes and walk for 2 without a mobility aid to be eligible for the FaME programme. 💜

Don't miss out! Free online session for people who support children and adults with autism or a learning disability. Joi...
02/02/2026

Don't miss out! Free online session for people who support children and adults with autism or a learning disability.

Join us and find out how you can create a capable environment where people thrive.

🗓️ Thursday 5 February
⏰ 10am – 12 noon

👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/agT4j

Do you support someone who is autistic or has a learning disability?Join us for this free session to learn how to create...
30/01/2026

Do you support someone who is autistic or has a learning disability?

Join us for this free session to learn how to create a capable environment where children and adults can truly thrive.

🗓️ Thursday 5 February
⏰ 10am – 12 noon

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/Building_on_the_basics_of_support_jdz0M

29/01/2026

Local midwife Nicola Johnson explains why getting your maternal vaccines will protect you & your baby against flu, whooping cough & RSV. 👶

Talk to your pharmacy, GP or community midwife about the walk-in service at Maritime Hospital.

https://orlo.uk/nhs_pregnancy_vaccinations_duKMR

Medway NHS Foundation Trust Medway Maternity

Whether you would like to cut down or stop drinking, free and confidential support is available. ☎️ Up to 6 one-to-one p...
28/01/2026

Whether you would like to cut down or stop drinking, free and confidential support is available.

☎️ Up to 6 one-to-one phone sessions are available over 12 weeks through the Medway Alcohol Support Line.

👉 Learn more here: https://orlo.uk/UEGIF

Healthwatch Medway Medway Community Healthcare Medway NHS Foundation Trust NHS Kent and Medway Imago Community Open Road

The 'Stop Smoking, Feel Happier' campaign are at the Pentagon Shopping Centre today, complete with a glowing brain! 🧠 Th...
28/01/2026

The 'Stop Smoking, Feel Happier' campaign are at the Pentagon Shopping Centre today, complete with a glowing brain! 🧠

They are chatting to shoppers about the link between smoking and mental health and the support available to quit.

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

South East Smokefree Alliance

The adult services team will be out changing ferrules today - Wednesday, 28 January.What is a ferrule? Its the rubber en...
28/01/2026

The adult services team will be out changing ferrules today - Wednesday, 28 January.
What is a ferrule? Its the rubber end of a walking aid that keeps it safe and stable.

Where : Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham
When : 11.00am – 1pm
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/K7ldX

Quit Coach is an AI-powered stop-smoking assistant giving you 24/7 support to stay smoke-free via WhatsApp.Use Quit Coac...
27/01/2026

Quit Coach is an AI-powered stop-smoking assistant giving you 24/7 support to stay smoke-free via WhatsApp.

Use Quit Coach on its own or alongside 121 support from the Medway Stop Smoking Service.

Start your journey today: https://orlo.uk/Medway_Stop_Smoking_Service_Pj8gi

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination ...
27/01/2026

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

https://orlo.uk/bA2iv

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