26 February 2021
Mental health service user voice project now open to Medway residents
Medway Engagement Group and Network (MEGAN) are looking for people who are happy to share their experience about the local mental health services they have accessed and the impact they have had on their mental health.
25 February 2021
Time and Place poetry project for people living with dementia
In 2016, when Jess Shaw started at The University of Kent, she wanted to immerse herself in her new local community; so when her university sent round a list of volunteering opportunities, she jumped at the chance to get involved in one. There was one particular project that stood out to her, and that was the Dreams and Visions project – a set of workshops designed to aid those living with Dementia to write short film scripts.
18 February 2021
Ross’ campaign to raise awareness of Encephalitis
Six years ago, Ross Buggins, Software Development Manager, was badly affected by Encephalitis. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, which affects 500,000 people globally each year.
11 February 2021
Community Mental Health Survey 2021
26 January 2021
New domestic abuse codeword scheme launched in pharmacies
The Home Office has launched a domestic abuse ANI codeword scheme in thousands of pharmacies across the UK to help those at risk or suffering domestic abuse to discreetly signal to pharmacy staff that they need help accessing support.
15 January 2021
Dr Jackie Craissati appointed as Chair of KMPT
Dr Jackie Craissati has been appointed as substantive Chair of Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), confirms NHS Improvement.
12 January 2021
More symptom-free testing sites opening in Kent
Kent County Council (KCC) has announced that a further five rapid-result coronavirus (COVID-19) testing sites for people who don’t have symptoms are opening in Kent, in addition to 14 centres already in operation.
08 January 2021
Improving dementia care in Kent and Medway
The NHS across Kent and Medway wants to improve the care for people with dementia and complex care needs. The views of people living with dementia and their carers are needed to feed into this process at an early stage.
Take part in the COVID-19 vaccine intentions survey
To help the Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to understand the public perception of the COVID-19 vaccine, they are looking to collect feedback from people who are considering not having the vaccine.
31 December 2020
New Year Honours recognise mental health Occupational therapist Justine Norris MBE
Justine Norris, an Occupational therapist from Deal, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list with an MBE for her contribution to mental health services, in particular during COVID-19.
23 December 2020
Help to support the most vulnerable during the festive period
As many of us are getting into the festive spirit why not do something small to help those most vulnerable during the Christmas period and winter months.
Mental health support in Kent
Details of mental health support that is available to communities living in Kent and Medway, and for anyone who may be struggling now Kent has entered Tier 4 restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
18 December 2020
Safe haven support for residents of Kent and Medway
Safe Havens are now offering face to face mental health support for those living in Kent and Medway.
KMPT Awards 2020 - Fourth day of celebrations
Today's awards were presented by Sandra Goatley, Executive director of workforce and communications and Sean Bone-Knell, Non-executive director. Congratulations everyone.
17 December 2020
KMPT Awards 2020 - Third day of celebrations
Today's awards were presented by Jacquie Mowbray-Gould, Chief operating officer and Venu Branch, Non-executive director. Congratulations everyone.
16 December 2020
KMPT Awards 2020 - Second day of celebrations
Today's awards were presented by Vincent Badu, Executive director of director partnerships and strategy/ Deputy chief executive and Afifa Qazi, Executive medical director. Congratulations everyone.
15 December 2020
KMPT Awards 2020 - First day of celebrations
Starting on Monday 14 December 2020 our KMPT Awards 2020 kicked off with a week of celebrations. We shared a video with our staff from Chief Executive Helen Greatorex, and TV presenter, Jasmine Harman, our awards host from 2019.
Thrive - Psychological support for birth trauma and loss
Looking after the mental health of pregnant women, new mothers and those who have experienced birth loss or birth trauma is a top priority of the NHS, who are now launching new Maternal Mental Health Services throughout England.
