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Pensioners urged to protect themselves and get the flu vaccine

Older people in Kent and Medway are being reminded to make sure they have their free flu vaccine. Everyone over the age of 65 can have the annual vaccine, which is available from your GP, practice nurse or at your local pharmacy. Older people are much more likely to become seriously ill or develop complications […]

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Getting it right for the individual and their carer

At NHS England we understand carers’ views, needs and experiences must inform efforts to improve the health and social care provided to the people they support day in, day out. Transforming Care Partnerships across England are working to improve care for individuals with a learning disability and/or autism, which in turn is alleviating pressure and […]

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New specialist healthcare service for homeless patients in Brighton and Hove

A new specialist healthcare service in Brighton and Hove will make it easier for homeless people to get the care they need to support their health and wellbeing and to ensure they receive joined-up care from different local services, based around their individual needs. NHS England and NHS Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) […]

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Kent and Medway GP patients benefiting from the online revolution

Patients registered at GP surgeries in Kent and Medway are benefiting from the online revolution. They can now book appointments with their doctor or request a repeat prescription over the internet or on a smartphone. The GP online service is free and available online via a website. Smartphone and tablet users can also download an […]

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Pregnant women urged to get the free flu vaccine

Doctors, pharmacists and midwives are urging pregnant women across Kent and Medway to protect themselves and their unborn child by having the flu vaccination this winter. The free flu vaccination is available from their GP or pharmacy and it’s important that mums to be protect themselves and their baby as soon as possible. Flu can […]

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Raising Awareness of Anti Slavery Day

Today – Tuesday 18 October – is Anti Slavery Day, created to raise awareness of modern slavery and to inspire every effort to eliminate it.  As part of the safeguarding team for NHS England South, I was keen to take the opportunity to promote the day and raise awareness of the contribution that all of […]

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Commitment to carers: events across the South for health and social care leads to support carer health and wellbeing

NHS England South is working with the Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) to run a series of events across the South this autumn with a focus on improving carer health and wellbeing. Carer leads in clinical commissioning groups, local authorities, the third sector and carer representatives, are invited to join the Caring Together events, […]

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People in their 70s in Surrey and Sussex urged to take up shingles vaccine offer

People in their 70s in Surrey and Sussex are being urged to protect themselves against shingles with a free vaccine. Local GP practices are writing to eligible patients to offer them the vaccination as part of the NHS shingles immunisation campaign for 2016/17, which begins on 1 September 2016. By the end of June 2016, […]

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