Medway NHS Foundation Trust

21/03/2026

You can get fast, expert advice from:

Your local pharmacy
NHS 111 – online or by phone
Urgent Treatment Centres – for non-life-threatening conditions

By choosing the right service, you help keep A&E available for those who need it most.

Visit: https://orlo.uk/kOGgU .

21/03/2026

📢 Today James Williams Healthy Living Centre in Chatham is offering free precautionary antibiotic tablets for eligible people without symptoms, as a safety measure.

Who is eligible?
• Students and staff living on campus at the University of Kent (Canterbury)
• Close contacts identified by UKHSA, or anyone who believes they may have had contact with a confirmed case
• Club Chemistry staff
• Anyone who visited Club Chemistry between 5 and 15 March

⏰ 8.30am to 5.30pm

Please continue to visit the NHS Kent and Medway website for updates and frequently asked questions about the meningitis outbreak and what people need to do if they think they have been affected.

Further information can also be found here: https://orlo.uk/z2MOJ

20/03/2026

📢 An extra clinic is now running at the James Williams Healthy Living Centre in Chatham, offering free precautionary antibiotic tablets for eligible people without symptoms, as a safety measure.

Who is eligible?
• Students and staff living on campus at the University of Kent (Canterbury)
• Close contacts identified by UKHSA, or anyone who believes they may have had contact with a confirmed case
• Club Chemistry staff
• Anyone who visited Club Chemistry between 5 and 15 March

⏰ Open until 5pm today

Please continue to visit the NHS Kent and Medway website for updates and frequently asked questions about the meningitis outbreak and what people need to do if they think they have been affected.

Further information can be found here: https://orlo.uk/lTVvj

20/03/2026

Our First Rate Cafe and shop welcomes visitors, patients and staff from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 6pm at weekends. An overnight hatch also operates.

Located in our main hospital entrance and run by Medway League of Friends, it offers a barista style coffee area and a range of hot and chilled foods, as well as toiletries, newspapers and stationery.

Medway League of Friends

19/03/2026

Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of bugs. Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water.

Visit https://orlo.uk/BCgQD for information on local services.

19/03/2026

You can do so much more with the NHS App than you realise. ☺️

You can quickly and easily request your repeat prescription. And if you turn on notifications, you’ll get messages and appointment reminders as soon as they’re sent. You can also view your GP health record in record time, get your test results faster before they arrive in the post and more. All when it suits you.

Discover what you can do in the NHS App today, visit https://orlo.uk/8mPrg

19/03/2026

You can get fast, expert advice from:

Your local pharmacy
NHS 111 – online or by phone
Urgent Treatment Centres – for non-life-threatening conditions

By choosing the right service, you help keep A&E available for those who need it most.

Visit: https://orlo.uk/hKNLF .

19/03/2026

An additional meningitis antibiotic clinic is running at James Williams Healthy Living Centre in Chatham, to provide free emergency antibiotic tablets to eligible people who do not have symptoms, as a precautionary measure.

Precautionary antibiotics – who is eligible?

- Students and staff living on campus at the University of Kent, Canterbury
- Close contacts identified by UKHSA, or those who believe they have had contact with a confirmed case
- Club Chemistry staff
- Anyone who visited Club Chemistry on 5, 6 or 7 March

Location details:
James Williams Healthy Living Centre, The Pentagon Centre, Military Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4HY

Open: Thursday 19, Friday 20, Saturday, 21 March: 8.30am to 5.30pm and Sunday, 22 March: 10.30am to 2.30pm.

18/03/2026

We have a limited number of tables remaining for our next quiz night being held on Friday evening.

Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled evening while raising funds for our 'Thirty at 30' wheelchair campaign.
📅 Date: Friday 20 March, from 7pm
📍 Location: Below Deck Dining
Book your table now for a great evening and support a fantastic cause!
👉 medwayft.charity@nhs.net

18/03/2026

Keep updated through the meningitis outbreak information hub. This is updated daily with information, help and support.

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📢💻Visit the patient information hub for updates on meningitis ➡ www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

This page contains information for people on what they need to do and will be updated regularly.

⚠️ Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.

18/03/2026

If you are attending our Emergency Department today, please help us help you by coming alone.

Children and vulnerable adults can bring one family member or carer.

Thank you.

18/03/2026

We are working with Medequip to help Medway residents return community equipment they no longer need. You can help someone locally by recycling your unused equipment. ♻️

📍Return point: Amnesty bin located by the bus stop near our main entrance.

🔎 Check what items you can return on the Medway Council website: https://orlo.uk/rW7tO

Thank you 💙

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