Latest vaccinations progress
Our latest data shows we have 90 per cent of the top nine priority groups vaccinated with at least one dose in Kent and Medway. More than 360,000 people are now protected with both doses of the vaccine.
Bank holiday second doses appointments
Several of our vaccination teams are running clinics this bank holiday weekend. Getting your second dose is really important to maximise your own protection and help protect friends and others. If you have an appointment this weekend, please do make sure you attend. There’ll be more sunny days in the months ahead.
Primary care vaccine team top 50,000 jabs
Dr Sati Lall and the team providing vaccinations for patients of 16 GP practices across Rochester, Strood and Medway South have celebrated giving their 50,000th vaccination this week.
Well done to all the staff and volunteers running the clinics. They even got a mention on the Downing Street press conference this Wednesday.
Read more on KentOnline here Within Medway as a whole, more than 175,000 people are now protected with at least one dose.
You can read more about these stories in our weekly vaccines update
Get possible cancer symptoms checked
A cancer patient who was diagnosed during the first lockdown and has now had her cancer successfully removed says people should get worrying symptoms checked as soon as possible.
Miriam McGuirk, from Romney Marsh, said others "should not hesitate" to see their GP if they notice anything unusual.
During her recent experience, she says she was cared for safely, quickly and with empathy.
She added that she felt safe attending her GP practice and hospitals for tests and treatment throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Miriam said: “I knew something was amiss, and then the lump felt more prominent and became painful. I realised that I couldn’t leave it.
“I would say to anyone who notices anything - do not hesitate to get it checked out, it is better sooner rather than later. You will be looked after and cared for.”
It is also important that patients continue with any ongoing treatments, such as routine endoscopy, and follow the advice of their clinician and hospital to help keep themselves safe while accessing cancer care.
Helping you over the May bank holidays
More advice for help available over the bank holidays visit our website
Workshop to help young people deal with anxiety
Diversity House, working with Relate, are delivering a workshop for young people struggling with life in post-Covid times.
The 12-hour workshop is divided into six sessions and will help young people:
• Recognise the symptoms of anxiety
• Understand what anxiety is and its relationship to worry and stress
• Explore practical ways of dealing with problems
• Understand the positive and negative thoughts and beliefs that trigger and maintain anxiety
• Explore ways of challenging unhelpful thoughts
• Learn ways to let go of anxiety
• Learn ways to accept the uncertainties of life.
The first session is being held online on 1st May, starting at 2:30pm. You can join using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdgqs3mlJl
Meeting ID: 897 8135 6634
Passcode: 867580
Read the full bulletin at >> https://bit.ly/3gTbjZY
NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group
