1. Spotlight on reducing digital exclusion

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    Many organisations in Kent are working hard to tackle the inequality caused by our increasing reliance on technology. We decided to review one of these projects to see what difference it is really making to people.

  2. Kent NHS trusts not consistently meeting the legal rights of deaf and blind patients to accessible information

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    Local NHS trusts are only partially meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs, new findings show.

  3. Making it easier for people with learning difficulties to attend hospital appointments in East Kent

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    We've been working with East Kent Hospitals for several years now helping them to make it easier for people with learning difficulties to attend a hospital appointment. Check out what's changed as a result.

  4. What difference have we made this month?

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    A highlight this month has been helping a young pregnant woman, who was homeless, to get the dental care that she needed.

  5. Needing the NHS while out at sea

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    Being a fisherman is a tough job. It's dangerous with long hours and in difficult conditions. They also work unsociable hours making it hard for fishermen to use public services.

  6. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    When people arrive in the UK for the first time, it can be confusing to know where to go if you need medical help. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  7. Changes to the way homeless people are supported in Kent

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    Kent County Council has recently agreed its budget for 2022/23. It’s been well known that the Council needs to make significant savings this year and that they would have to make tough decisions and one of those is about the homeless service.

  8. We're going to Rise. Are you?

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    We'll be celebrating inclusion for everyone at the Rise Expo on June 22nd. Come and join us!

  9. Helping people who are homeless to see a GP

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    Every day people contact us because they are unable to register with a GP in Kent.

  10. Helping Jane to get a housing review

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    When Jane contacted us, she didn't know what else to do. Her health was getting worse, and she needed a review of her housing.

  11. The needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities are not being met in Kent

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    Inspectors from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission have published a report which states that the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities are not being met.

  12. Listening to families of children with disabilities

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    It's estimated that 6% of people living in Kent are young people who have a disability. Most of them will have experience of using multiple health and social care services.

  13. Evidencing the impact of reducing health inequalities

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    We know that many many people aren't aware that they may have high blood pressure which could cause a heart attack or a stroke. Read our analysis about a new idea that has been helping people in Medway to mange their own blood pressure.

  14. How has lockdown affected people's mental health and dignity?

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    New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care.

  15. £6.8million to help tackle the lack of dentist appointments

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    The NHS has today announced emergency funding to help create hundreds of new dentist appointments.

  16. What are the rules about Covid testing now?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  17. "I couldn’t even lift my little finger". Read Dave’s Covid story

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    We recognise that Dave's story could be upsetting for many of you, particularly those of you who didn't have a happy ending to a Covid diagnosis.

  18. COVID-19 UPDATES

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    Vaccines: Spring boosters are now being offered to elderly people, care home residents and the most vulnerable.

  19. Major milestone reached in fight against Covid

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    A major milestone has been reached in Kent and Medway’s fight against Covid - 19 with the four millionth jab being administrated. This is a major achievement in the county’s fight against Covid - 19.

  20. What is Long Covid?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.

  21. Support and treatment for Long Covid

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    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

  22. Sittingbourne vaccine centre still open for business

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    The vaccination centre in Sittingbourne which opened in April at the Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital is still open for appointments. Both adults and children can be vaccinated there and all stages of the Covid vaccination programme are offered.

  23. Don’t miss out on your Covid Booster this Autumn

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    The booster programme for Covid is now underway. Have you had yours?

  24. Making it easier for you to get your Covid jab

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    The NHS are making it as easy as possible to get your latest Covid booster by bringing it close to you.

  25. Covid Bus comes to Sheerness

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    The Covid vaccination bus is coming to Sheerness this week.