An incredible two million Covid-19 jabs
It’s official, we have topped the two million Covid-19 vaccinations’ milestone in Kent and Medway and we couldn't have done it without you.
Thanking NHS staff and volunteers delivering the programme in the county and the people who have had their vaccine, NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group Clinical Chair Dr Navin Kumta said:
“A really big thank you to everyone who has played a part, however small, in making this happen. Every jab brings us closer to beating Covid-19 and putting this pandemic well and truly in the past.”
Read more and find out how to join in saying thank you on our website
Read more and find out how to join in saying thank you on our website
Newsletter for parents of children with special educational needs or disabilities
Have you seen the latest SEND newsletter yet? In this issue, a light is shone on creativity and how it helps make life that bit more enjoyable. Plus, there's a great ‘design a logo’ competition for young people to take part in.
It also has updates from Kent County Council, the NHS, Kent Parents and Carers Together (PACT) and Information, Advice and Support Kent (IASK), as well as other council services and includes information on the Kent Test, library exemption cards and free school meals.
Read the newsletter here
Help find the missing men
Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance is supporting Prostate Cancer UK in its drive to raise awareness of the condition and encourage men, who are at highest risk, to contact their GP.
Chris Wheal, 77, from Maidstone, has been successfully treated for prostate cancer and added his voice to the call for men not to be shy. He said:
Chris Wheal, 77, from Maidstone, has been successfully treated for prostate cancer and added his voice to the call for men not to be shy. He said:
“Prostate cancer is very treatable if caught early; not delaying, getting checked if you’re high risk and, if needs be, getting treated is a total no brainer.”
Men can find out more about their risk by using the Prostate Cancer UK online risk checker
Men can find out more about their risk by using the Prostate Cancer UK online risk checker
Opportunities to get involved
Volunteer now to support Covid-19 vaccination programme
During the summer, more vaccination services will be set up to enable the NHS to vaccinate as many people as possible. We are recruiting for vaccination steward volunteers to help with this important task.
Stewards will be a vital part of the team working in vaccination services. They will guide people on site, to make sure the vaccination process runs as safely and efficiently as possible. They will help make sure there is social distancing and identify people who need additional support.
If you would like to volunteer or would like to find out more information, visit nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk
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NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group
