Maidstone Central Primary Care Network

09/01/2024

Struggling with your tech? We're here to help! Book your spot in our support sessions now at digitalkent.uk or phone us on 03000 410 950

09/01/2024

06/01/2024

Cutting down or stopping drinking is usually just the beginning, and most people will need some degree of help or a long-term plan to stay in control or completely alcohol free. Getting the right support can be crucial to maintaining control in the future. Only relying on family, friends or carers for this often is not enough.

Ask a GP or alcohol service about what longer-term support is available in your area. Self-help or mutual aid groups (groups such as AA or SMART Recovery groups) are accessible in most areas.

Here are expert-backed strategies to make the challenge easier.

04/01/2024

Come along to the Maidstone Repair Cafe at the Lockmeadow Market Hall on the first Saturday of every month!

Open from 10am to 2pm, bring your electricals, bikes, jewellery and more for free repairs. Let's save our items from landfill.

The next Repair Cafe will be open on Saturday 6 January. Thank you to the Maidstone Climate Action Network. Supported by Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone Market and Kent County Council

04/01/2024

Kent will be covered by a yellow Cold-Health Alert over the weekend and into the early part of next week as more settled but chillier weather returns to the UK.

Please look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours and find out more here: https://loom.ly/VdHtYK8

UK Health Security Agency
Met Office

31/12/2023

Dry January supports people across the country to change their relationship with alcohol through stopping drinking for one month using Alcohol Change UK's tools and resources.

Find out more information here: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/

29/12/2023

Are you struggling with the cost of living crisis and need a little food support?
Why not book into free lunch Friday, where you get a three course meal cooked for you.
Not only do you get a fresh home cooked meal, we offer a warm space with free wifi access, lots of support and a non judgmental environment to socialize with like minded people.
We currently have some availability for some new participants, so call to book your place quick! 01622 691177

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas Everyone!

06/12/2023

National Grief Awareness Week is taking place between the 2nd to 8th December 2023. Grief affects people in different ways. If your partner, relative or friend has died, you may find it hard to cope with your emotions and the practical things you have to do. We have information and support to help.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/grief-awareness-week #:~:text=2%20to%208%20December%202023,where%20you%20can%20get%20support.

2 to 8 December 2023 marks National Grief Awareness Week. Learn more about what grief is and where you can get support.

03/12/2023

Today we celebrate the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

01/12/2023

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus which attacks
the immune system - the body's defense against diseases.

HIV stays in the body for life, but treatment can keep the virus under control and the immune system healthy. Without medication people with HIV can develop AIDS.

Read more here: https://www.nat.org.uk/about-hiv/understanding-hiv

30/11/2023

Maidstone Primary Care Network is a collaborative initiative within the NHS, comprising of The Medical Centre, The Vine Medical Centre, Brewer Street Surgery, and Bower Mount Medical Practice. This page serves as a valuable resource, offering health tips and updates tailored to the surgeries within the network.

27/11/2023

Click on the link to find out more!

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/