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  • NHS continuing healthcare

    Continuing healthcare for adults NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) is the name given to a package of continuing care which is arranged and funded solely by the NHS, for people with ongoing healthcare…

  • General Practice toolkit to improve uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

    Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance would like to thank Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance for allowing it to adapt the Improving Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Uptake Toolkit which has been produced…

  • Local patient pays tribute to nurse in NHS birthday message

    Sara Turle, a lung cancer patient from Kent, marked the NHS' 77th anniversary last week by appearing in a video with the prime minister to thank her cancer clinical nurse, Sharon. Sara, who is…

  • NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service

    NHS pharmacies are an accessible and convenient place for people to receive advice and support for contraception management. A number of pharmacies in Kent and Medway are now providing free of…

  • Staying mentally well

    Staying mentally well Good mental health and wellbeing is essential to living happy and healthy lives. It can help us sleep better, feel better and have more positive relationships. There are…

  • Debt/money advice

    Debt/money advice As the cost of living continues to have an impact, many colleagues will find themselves under increasing financial strain but there is help available to help you manage your…

  • Pancreatic cancer

    Early Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the UK. It is difficult to detect, is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, and survival rates are extremely…

  • Sustainable Healthcare Unit (SHCU)

    The Sustainable Healthcare Unit is a regional resource hub created by healthcare professionals, for healthcare professionals. We are clinicians, commissioners, pharmacists, nurses, and public health…

  • Menopause

    Managing the menopause and supporting others  The menopause usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 but for some women it can be earlier or later. Menopause and perimenopause (the phase…

  • Data protection privacy notice

    About the Kent and Medway Care Record (KMCR) The Kent and Medway Care Record (KMCR) is an electronic care record that links data held in different provider systems for the purpose of providing…