The latest news from NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/nhsecknews.rss NHS teams have taken to the streets of Sittingbourne and Sheppey on Friday to launch their life-saving campaign against heart and lung disease. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/sittingbourne-and-sheppey-beats-and-breathes-campaign/ 209622 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:43:09 GMT 20120207134309 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:54:09 GMT 20120207115409 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:43:08 GMT 201202071314308 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News With temperatures set to plunge across Kent and Medway this week, the NHS is urging people at risk from the cold to take action to protect their health. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/keep-well-keep-warm-in-east-kent-this-winter/ 208782 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:02:37 GMT 20120202090237 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:53:39 GMT 20120202085339 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:02:37 GMT 201202020990237 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A new mobile phone app has been launched to help the drive to improve sexual health and reduce unplanned pregnancies in Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/scheme-to-improve-sexual-health-and-cut-teenage-pregnancies-goes-mobile/ 207822 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:17 GMT 20120126140017 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:58:17 GMT 20120126135817 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:17 GMT 201201261420017 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The NHS is launching a year-long life-saving campaign to raise awareness of heart and lung disease in Sittingbourne and Sheppey and help people protect themselves. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-launches-campaign-to-beat-heart-and-lung-disease/ 206929 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:53:39 GMT 20120120155339 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:30:20 GMT 20120120153020 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:53:33 GMT 201201201535333 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The NHS is reminding anyone who still wants to have their say on the future of maternity services in east Kent to respond to the consultation by 6pm this Friday (20 January). http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/last-call-for-responses-to-maternity-consultation/ 206872 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:54:07 GMT 20120120135407 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:49:34 GMT 20120120134934 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:54:07 GMT 201201201315407 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Older people in Kent will benefit from extra help during cold snaps in 2012 thanks to a £430,000 Department of Health grant. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-help-for-the-older-generation-this-winter/ 206860 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:47:51 GMT 20120120134751 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:37:53 GMT 20120120133753 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:47:51 GMT 201201201314751 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News An initiative piloted in Kent to bring the benefits of telehealth and telecare to people with long-term conditions is to be rolled out across the country. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/high-tech-healthcare-set-to-help-more-patients-across-kent-surrey-and-sussex/ 204679 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:18:28 GMT 20120106121828 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:14:33 GMT 20120106121433 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:18:27 GMT 2012010612121827 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News The final public meeting to support a public consultation on the future of maternity services in east Kent will take place in Ramsgate on Wednesday 11 January. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/last-call-for-your-say-on-future-of-maternity-services/ 204205 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:24:37 GMT 20120104092437 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:10:02 GMT 20120104091002 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:24:37 GMT 201201040992437 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News There has been a record surge in people going online for trusted health information and advice over the winter period, according to new figures from NHS Choices and NHS Direct. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/winter-surge-in-patients-going-online-for-trusted-health-information/ 204014 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:56:22 GMT 20120103085622 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:51:46 GMT 20120103085146 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:56:21 GMT 201201030885621 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News A pilot scheme designed to reduce the numbers of elderly people dying due to cold temperatures has been introduced in two wards in Thanet. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-thanet-scheme-to-keep-warm-keep-well/ 203142 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:30:49 GMT 20111219113049 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:21:09 GMT 20111219112109 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:30:49 GMT 2011121911113049 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Christmas is famously the season to be jolly, but it is also a time which is stressful for many and can be particularly hard on those coping with other serious problems in their lives. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/not-everyone-loves-christmas/ 203002 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:55:29 GMT 20111216165529 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:51:23 GMT 20111216165123 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:55:28 GMT 201112161645528 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Undercooked turkeys, faulty fairy lights or too much festive tipple combined with a kitchen full of hot pans and sharp knives - Christmas can bring a cocktail of hidden dangers. If people do suffer a merry mishap or are struck down with a winter illness, NHS Kent and Medway wants to make sure they choose wisely over the festive season. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/christmas-injury-or-illness-tis-the-season-to-choose-well/ 203001 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:48:27 GMT 20111216164827 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:42:22 GMT 20111216164222 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:48:27 GMT 201112161644827 Samuel Jackson Main site documents RSS NHS ECK News 'Booze and babies don't mix' that's the message from local NHS public health teams as the festive season gets well and truly underway. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/cut-cot-death-risk-this-christmas/ 202457 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:31:05 GMT 20111213153105 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:58:18 GMT 20111213135818 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:31:05 GMT 201112131533105 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Kent and Medway is helping people with lung disease to take control of their condition this winter. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/herne-bay-mums-plea-to-get-help-with-lung-disease/ 202102 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:30:56 GMT 20111209163056 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:28:23 GMT 20111209162823 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:30:56 GMT 201112091643056 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Kent and Medway is helping people with lung disease to take control of their condition this winter. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/winter-help-for-patients-with-lung-problems-in-east-kent/ 202076 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:50:08 GMT 20111209145008 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:46:43 GMT 20111209144643 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:50:08 GMT 201112091425008 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The world was watching Kent yesterday (Monday) after Prime Minister David Cameron praised the county for its work in pioneering health and social care technology. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/kent-leads-the-way-in-health-and-social-care-technology/ 201545 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:11:31 GMT 20111209121131 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:36:27 GMT 20111206123627 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:11:31 GMT 2011120912121131 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News A Herne Bay Harriers defender was one of the first patients to benefit from care closer to home at the new consultant fracture clinic at Estuary View Medical Centre. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/consultant-fracture-clinic-launched-at-estuary-view/ 200423 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:10:01 GMT 20111209121001 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:34:27 GMT 20111129133427 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:10:00 GMT 2011120912121000 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News More than 200 people have already responded to the maternity public consultation - but there is still chance to have your say and help shape the future in east Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/still-chance-to-have-your-say-on-maternity-services/ 199381 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:06:08 GMT 20111209120608 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:08:15 GMT 20111122120815 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:06:07 GMT 2011120912120607 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News The NHS in east Kent scored a hat-trick of gongs at the CIPR Awards in Brighton on Friday. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/award-hat-trick-for-nhs-communications-team/ 198494 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:29:35 GMT 20111209112935 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:51:43 GMT 20111115155143 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:29:34 GMT 2011120911112934 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News The NHS in Kent and Medway is supporting Self Care Week (14-20 November), which encourages people to take greater control over their own health and wellbeing. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/self-care-week-helping-you-to-help-yourself/ 198189 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:27:28 GMT 20111209112728 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:02:59 GMT 20111114160259 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:27:27 GMT 2011120911112727 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News Men aged 65 in Kent and Medway are now being offered screening for a potentially life-threatening blood vessel condition. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/men-only-life-saving-screening-programme/ 197602 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:24:35 GMT 20111209112435 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:49:37 GMT 20111110094937 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:24:35 GMT 2011120911112435 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News Diabetes screening, stop smoking services, blood pressure checks and treatment for minor ailments from allergies to athlete's foot. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/ask-your-pharmacist-healthcare-close-to-home/ 196474 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:22:07 GMT 20111209112207 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:10:52 GMT 20111104141052 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:22:07 GMT 2011120911112207 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News NHS Kent and Medway immunisation teams have raised concerns about the numbers of parents who have failed to return consent forms for their daughters to have a vaccination against cervical cancer. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/local-nhs-concerned-about-cancer-jab-consent/ 195134 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:10:18 GMT 20111209111018 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:59:50 GMT 20111028135950 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:10:18 GMT 2011120911111018 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News You are in the office. Your mind is racing, you have got a headache, you can't remember what you were meant to be doing today and at this precise moment you just want to cry. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/take-the-stress-test-how-stressed-are-you/ 194888 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:24:40 GMT 20111209122440 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:08:00 GMT 20111027150800 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:24:40 GMT 2011120912122440 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News An innovative website to promote good mental health in Kent and Medway has been praised by people who use services and by health and social care professionals. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/praise-for-innovative-new-mental-health-website/ 193880 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:08:26 GMT 20111209110826 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:59:16 GMT 20111020095916 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:08:26 GMT 2011120911110826 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News Today sees the launch of a three-month public consultation into the future of maternity services in east Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/maternity-public-consultation-launched-in-east-kent/ 193123 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:59:00 GMT 20111209105900 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:08:58 GMT 20111014150858 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:59:00 GMT 2011120910105900 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News Get your free flu jab early. That's the call to people in Kent who are at risk of complications from the disease. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/get-your-flu-jab-early/ 191242 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:53:03 GMT 20111209105303 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:01:12 GMT 20111005090112 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:53:02 GMT 2011120910105302 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News Two Dover GP practices are asking local people to get more involved with their neighbourhood surgeries. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/get-involved-in-local-healthcare/ 189028 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:50:58 GMT 20110920145058 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:48:02 GMT 20110920144802 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:50:58 GMT 201109201425058 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Ann Sutton, Chief Executive of NHS Kent and Medway, said: "We accept the Information Commissioner's report on the incident involving the removal of a filing cabinet from an office our staff vacated in March 2011. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/information-security/ 188629 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:47:28 GMT 20111209104728 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:33:42 GMT 20110916153342 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:47:28 GMT 2011120910104728 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News The annual estimated cost for treating disease and illness related to overweight/obesity in this PCT area is around £113 million with additional funding spent across Kent and Medway through specialist commissioning for bariatric surgery. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/tackling-obesity/ 188267 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:45:16 GMT 20111209104516 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:46:44 GMT 20110914154644 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:45:16 GMT 2011120910104516 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News A three month public consultation on the future of maternity services in east Kent could start next month. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/maternity-consultation-could-start-next-month/ 187324 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:37:20 GMT 20111209103720 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:50:59 GMT 20110908105059 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:37:19 GMT 2011120910103719 Dominic Sandiford RSS NHS ECK News A Thanet GP is backing an NHS campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of lung cancer on the isle. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/isle-gp-backs-nhs-lung-cancer-campaign/ 186162 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:38:25 GMT 20110908163825 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:12:47 GMT 20110831121247 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:38:24 GMT 201109081643824 RSS NHS ECK News The first phase of a new NHS breast cancer awareness campaign featuring five women from east Kent will hit the streets in September. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/not-always-a-lump-new-breast-cancer-awareness-campaign-takes-to-the-streets/ 185908 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:11:14 GMT 20110908161114 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:56:32 GMT 20110830115632 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:11:14 GMT 201109081641114 RSS NHS ECK News More than a third of people in Kent are carrying more weight around their middles than they feel they should be, says a new survey. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/health-experts-make-plea-to-battle-our-bulging-bellies/ 184914 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:02:07 GMT 20110908160207 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:21:04 GMT 20110822132104 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:02:07 GMT 201109081640207 RSS NHS ECK News Increased space and more consulting rooms are just some of the facilities that will be available at a new GP surgery in Lydden. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-lydden-surgery-taking-shape/ 183417 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:42:10 GMT 20110908154210 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:15:28 GMT 20110809101528 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:42:10 GMT 201109081534210 RSS NHS ECK News With the summer holidays fast approaching, the NHS in Kent and Medway wants to make sure people know how and where to get health care and treatment if they need it while out and about in the UK. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/dont-waste-your-holiday-waiting-in-ae-for-something-simple/ 181184 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:38:30 GMT 20110908153830 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:40:16 GMT 20110725104016 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:38:29 GMT 201109081533829 RSS NHS ECK News Two lung cancer survivors and a local GP are fronting a cancer awareness campaign launched this week by the NHS in east Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/its-not-always-only-a-cough/ 180974 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:04:01 GMT 20110908150401 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:20:58 GMT 20110722122058 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:04:01 GMT 201109081530401 RSS NHS ECK News Ashford has been chosen by the Government as a forerunner for NHS reforms which give patients and clinicians control of local health services. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/ashford-joins-latest-pathfinders-to-lead-the-way-in-nhs-changes/ 180260 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:38:29 GMT 20110908143829 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:25:26 GMT 20110718122526 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:38:28 GMT 201109081423828 RSS NHS ECK News Could health visiting be the career for you? As part of a nationwide campaign, the NHS in Kent has launched a major recruitment drive to find 218 new health visitors over the next five years to help support children and families. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/wanted-more-than-200-health-visitors-in-kent/ 179851 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:16:38 GMT 20110908141638 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:56:47 GMT 20110715085647 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:16:37 GMT 201109081421637 RSS NHS ECK News A seven week consultation has opened to help Kent and Medway Partnership Trust engage better with the wider Kent and Medway Community to promote inclusion, reduce inequalities and make joint decisions about the design and delivery of services. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/community-views-needed/ 179413 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:32:07 GMT 20110908133207 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:30:53 GMT 20110713093053 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:32:07 GMT 201109081313207 RSS NHS ECK News Four students from Thanet College are helping an NHS drive to reduce teenage pregnancy. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/thanet-students-tackle-teen-pregnancy-with-online-campaign/ 178969 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:21:10 GMT 20110908132110 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:01:48 GMT 20110711130148 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:21:10 GMT 201109081312110 RSS NHS ECK News A new online film to promote bowel cancer awareness has been launched by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent this week. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/talkin-about-new-film-to-tackle-bowel-cancer/ 177980 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:17:28 GMT 20110908131728 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:14:54 GMT 20110704091454 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:17:28 GMT 201109081311728 RSS NHS ECK News Early stage discussions are underway to consider how to improve health and social care services in the Whitstable area. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/discussions-underway-about-improving-health-and-social-care-services-in-the-whitstable-area/ 177527 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:11:56 GMT 20110908131156 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:12:25 GMT 20110629151225 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:11:56 GMT 201109081311156 RSS NHS ECK News More than 20 carers from Sellindge Surgery were encouraged to think about their own well being at a recent health promotion evening organised by the patient group at the practice. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/caring-for-carers/ 177525 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:08:07 GMT 20110908130807 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:07:02 GMT 20110629150702 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:08:07 GMT 201109081310807 RSS NHS ECK News Health leaders are urging everyone to be aware of the health risks faced by the very young, elderly and seriously ill during the expected heatwave and take simple steps to reduce their risks. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/heatwave-health-warning/ 177262 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:48:33 GMT 20110908124833 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:46:43 GMT 20110628114643 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:48:33 GMT 2011090812124833 RSS NHS ECK News Women in Kent and Medway are being urged to keep their screening appointment to protect themselves against cervical cancer. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-drive-to-raise-cervical-screening-rates-in-kent-and-medway/ 174099 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:45:29 GMT 20110908124529 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:49:43 GMT 20110607094943 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:45:29 GMT 2011090812124529 RSS NHS ECK News A new GP surgery opens in St Richard's Road, Deal on Monday 13 June and two patient representatives have already given it their seal of approval. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-surgery-opens-on-monday/ 174095 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:41:39 GMT 20110908124139 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:44:38 GMT 20110607094438 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:41:38 GMT 2011090812124138 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Colin Tomson has been appointed chairman of the new NHS Kent and Medway Cluster Board. His appointment will run from 1 June 2011 until March 2013. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/kent-and-medway-nhs-cluster-announces-chair/ 173782 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:38:38 GMT 20110908123838 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:03:49 GMT 20110603140349 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:38:38 GMT 2011090812123838 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Sir Donald Sinden, the actor with the distinctive voice, will be officially opening the newly extended Hamstreet surgery near Ashford on 10 June at 6.30 pm. The opening will be attended by staff and invited guests, including patient representatives. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/famous-actor-to-open-gp-surgery-extension/ 168903 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:29:34 GMT 20110908122934 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:01:43 GMT 20110601150143 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:29:34 GMT 2011090812122934 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A granddad-of-two and bowel cancer survivor from Boughton is backing an NHS cancer awareness campaign urging people to talk about their bowels. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/time-to-talk-bums-bottoms-derrires-whatever-you-call-yours/ 168392 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:48:56 GMT 20110616094856 Fri, 27 May 2011 14:26:45 GMT 20110527142645 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:48:56 GMT 201106160994856 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Children in Elvington are being asked to take on dads, uncles, granddads and big brothers in the Father's Day Football Challenge. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/ready-for-the-fathers-day-football-challenge/ 168013 Wed, 25 May 2011 13:18:57 GMT 20110525131857 Wed, 25 May 2011 13:14:04 GMT 20110525131404 Wed, 25 May 2011 13:18:57 GMT 201105251311857 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News How did you sleep last night? If you were lying awake worrying or woke up in the early hours and couldn't drop off again - you're not alone. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/how-well-do-you-sleep/ 167866 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:40:53 GMT 20110616094053 Tue, 24 May 2011 16:02:20 GMT 20110524160220 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:40:53 GMT 201106160994053 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A Sittingbourne mum has joined an army of local landlords who have put their efforts behind an NHS bowel cancer awareness campaign. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/sittingbourne-mum-backs-bowel-cancer-campaign/ 167642 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:33:23 GMT 20110616093323 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:39:02 GMT 20110523163902 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:33:23 GMT 201106160993323 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A Sheppey dad has joined an army of local landlords who have put their efforts behind an NHS bowel cancer awareness campaign. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/sheppey-landlords-back-bowel-cancer-campaign/ 167637 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:27:12 GMT 20110616092712 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:19:28 GMT 20110523161928 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:27:12 GMT 201106160992712 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Patients of White Cliffs Medical Centre can look forward to new and improved facilities when work begins next month to redevelop the surgery in Folkestone Road. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/work-begins-on-redeveloping-folkestone-road-surgery/ 167347 Fri, 20 May 2011 13:48:36 GMT 20110520134836 Fri, 20 May 2011 13:44:21 GMT 20110520134421 Fri, 20 May 2011 13:48:36 GMT 201105201314836 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The latest edition of the NHS Your Health magazine is out now and it focuses on helping people to manage long-term conditions. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-health-mag-out-now/ 166550 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:22:20 GMT 20110616092220 Mon, 16 May 2011 11:21:12 GMT 20110516112112 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:22:20 GMT 201106160992220 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Improved treatment and consulting rooms are just some of the new facilities that will be available at a new GP surgery in Deal. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-deal-surgery-taking-shape/ 166140 Wed, 11 May 2011 13:54:37 GMT 20110511135437 Wed, 11 May 2011 13:51:27 GMT 20110511135127 Wed, 11 May 2011 13:54:37 GMT 201105111315437 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News An eye-catching campaign designed to get people talking about bowel cancer is being launched by the NHS in east Kent today. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-generation-targeted-in-new-nhs-bowel-cancer-campaign/ 165989 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:15:24 GMT 20110616091524 Tue, 10 May 2011 16:34:06 GMT 20110510163406 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:15:24 GMT 201106160991524 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News More than 28,000 people in east Kent have received the 'all clear' after carrying out a screening test for bowel cancer according to figures released by the NHS to mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (April). http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/bowel-screening-programme-gives-peace-of-mind/ 163720 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:12:34 GMT 20110428131234 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:35:02 GMT 20110420143502 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:12:34 GMT 201104281311234 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News How will you choose to spend your bank holidays? The NHS is urging you not to spend it in accident and emergency. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/choose-well-this-easter/ 163409 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:56:15 GMT 20110418145615 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:49:41 GMT 20110418144941 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:56:15 GMT 201104181425615 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News East Kent people are being urged to get their persistent tummy troubles checked with their GP as they could be suffering from a long term condition. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/dont-let-your-tummy-make-you-irritable/ 162086 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:23:48 GMT 20110411162348 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:21:19 GMT 20110411162119 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:23:48 GMT 201104111642348 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The NHS is calling on people in eastern and coastal Kent to avoid bank holiday health risks by being prepared. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/people-urged-to-avoid-bank-holiday-health-risks/ 162081 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:22:45 GMT 20110615162245 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:00:18 GMT 20110411160018 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:22:45 GMT 201106151642245 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Kent and Medway will soon be among a handful of places in England to offer people 24-hour confidential, emotional support, free of charge. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/round-the-clock-emotional-support-in-kent/ 156253 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:20:23 GMT 20110615162023 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:56:25 GMT 20110328155625 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:20:23 GMT 201106151642023 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News The White Cliffs Medical Centre will provide a nurse-led service at Elvington Community Centre from April. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nurse-led-service-to-continue-at-elvington/ 156005 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:53:14 GMT 20110329145314 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:12:24 GMT 20110325161224 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:53:13 GMT 201103291425313 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A retired hovercraft pilot from Seasalter is one of the first patients to see more clearly thanks to cataract surgery now being performed at Estuary View Medical Centre in Whitstable. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/a-better-view-from-estuary-view/ 154103 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:45:34 GMT 20110316124534 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:33:07 GMT 20110316123307 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:45:34 GMT 2011031612124534 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A Kitchen Supervisor from Dover is fit for duties again with a little help from a new NHS programme to promote good health in the workplace. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/jennys-fit-for-work-again-with-a-little-help-from-the-nhs/ 153010 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:16:37 GMT 20110615161637 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:09:24 GMT 20110308090924 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:16:37 GMT 201106151641637 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Bandaged head-to-toe Whitstable Rugby Club players helped to officially launch the new state-of-the-art digital x-ray suite and extended opening hours at Estuary View Minor Injury Unit today. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/rugby-players-launch-new-x-ray-facilities-and-extended-opening-hours-at-estuary-view/ 152482 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:34:32 GMT 20110302123432 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:29:19 GMT 20110302122919 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:34:31 GMT 2011030212123431 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News More than 13,000 girls in eastern and coastal Kent are putting themselves at unnecessary risk of cervical cancer because they have not had all three of their HPV jabs. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/three-jabs-needed-to-arm-against-cervical-cancer/ 151058 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:53:47 GMT 20110221135347 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:48:22 GMT 20110221134822 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:53:46 GMT 201102211315346 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The latest edition of Your Health is out now, featuring news and articles that aim to get people talking about mental health. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-health-magazine-mental-health-special-out-now/ 150995 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:12:27 GMT 20110221091227 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:08:27 GMT 20110221090827 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:12:26 GMT 201102210991226 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Ramsgate commuters who want help to quit smoking can take advantage of an innovative new free service provided by the NHS at Ramsgate railway station from Tuesday 22 February. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/end-of-the-line-for-smoking/ 150430 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:07:44 GMT 20110615160744 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:35:14 GMT 20110217093514 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:07:43 GMT 201106151640743 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A unique network of 150 clinical leaders is paving the way for NHS reforms in east Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/150-clinicians-already-leading-the-way-in-east-kent/ 149004 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:20:38 GMT 20110207112038 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:15:41 GMT 20110207111541 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:20:38 GMT 2011020711112038 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News It was announced today that the NHS in Kent and Medway is making progress with its plans to implement the government's health reforms, in preparation for the passing of the Health Bill by MPs in Parliament. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/local-nhs-leaders-step-up-to-challenge-of-reform/ 148440 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:36:04 GMT 20110412133604 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:51:33 GMT 20110201135133 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:36:03 GMT 201104121313603 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Hopeless romantics hoping for extra kisses this Valentine's Day are being urged to sign up for a new Quit Smoking course run by the NHS. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/treat-your-valentine-quit-smoking/ 148308 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:15:30 GMT 20110615151530 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:13:36 GMT 20110131151336 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:15:30 GMT 201106151531530 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Plans to hand over the commissioning of health services to GPs has taken another step forward in eastern and coastal Kent with the announcement of six Pathfinder consortia. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/local-gps-to-pilot-new-health-arrangements/ 148197 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:40:38 GMT 20110131084038 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:36:40 GMT 20110131083640 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:40:38 GMT 201101310884038 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Medical records for 120,000 patients across east Kent can now be securely accessed in an emergency anywhere in England, thanks to a new online system. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-health-on-record-for-emergencies/ 148036 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:51:04 GMT 20110128095104 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:47:32 GMT 20110128094732 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:51:03 GMT 201101280995103 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The quick-thinking of delivery driver Fred Jefferies has helped Paydens in Margate to scoop Pharmacy of the Year. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/freds-snow-quest-wins-paydens-pharmacy-of-the-year/ 147704 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:45:31 GMT 20110126104531 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:33:56 GMT 20110126103356 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:45:31 GMT 2011012610104531 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A large number of visits to NHS accident and emergency (A&E) departments in England end with the patient just needing advice and no actual treatment, a new report suggests. Of 10.3 million A&E visits in 2009/10, about two in five around 3.9 million - ended with the patient receiving guidance or advice only. During the same period nearly one in eight 1.2 million were recorded as requiring neither advice nor treatment, reported the NHS Information Centre. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/choose-well-to-avoid-ae-swell/ 147016 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:28:02 GMT 20110615112802 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:09:47 GMT 20110121090947 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:28:02 GMT 2011061511112802 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Levels of seasonal flu remain high across the UK but nationally and regionally there are fewer flu patients in critical care compared to this time last week. The two main strains of flu circulating are Influenza A H1N1 (2009) 'swine' flu and Influenza B, with H1N1 being the predominant strain. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-south-east-coast-flu-update-20-january-2011/ 146976 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:24:33 GMT 20110615112433 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:44:13 GMT 20110120164413 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:24:33 GMT 2011061511112433 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Patient representatives spoke about the importance of getting across their views about health services when they met a senior figure from the Department of Health on Tuesday (17 January). http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/patients-put-their-points-to-department-of-health-visitor/ 146921 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:46:56 GMT 20110120134656 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:29:45 GMT 20110120132945 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:46:55 GMT 201101201314655 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News Nearly 2,000 young women in Swale are putting themselves at increased risk of developing cervical cancer by failing to turn up for their routine screening appointments (smear tests). http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/relax-girls-nhs-drive-to-raise-cervical-screening-rates-in-sheppey/ 146388 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:13:12 GMT 20110118151312 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:49:48 GMT 20110118114948 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:13:11 GMT 201101181531311 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Levels of seasonal flu remain high across the UK but nationally and regionally there are fewer flu patients in critical care compared to this time last week. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-south-east-coast-flu-update-13-january/ 145865 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:26:47 GMT 20110114122647 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:23:12 GMT 20110114122312 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:26:46 GMT 2011011412122646 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Stroke patients in east Kent receive the most support in the country when they leave hospital. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/stroke-patients-get-best-care-in-the-country/ 145855 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:08:05 GMT 20110114120805 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:01:42 GMT 20110114120142 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:08:04 GMT 2011011412120804 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The Your Health team want to know what you do to cheer yourself up and lift your spirits when you are feeling down in the dumps. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/tell-us-your-mood-boosters/ 145727 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:16:02 GMT 20110113141602 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:11:51 GMT 20110113141151 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:16:01 GMT 201101131421601 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Levels of seasonal flu remain high across the UK. The two main strains of flu circulating are Influenza A H1N1 (2009) 'swine' flu and Influenza B, with H1N1 being the predominant strain. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-south-east-coast-flu-update/ 144871 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:06:28 GMT 20110615120628 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:22:15 GMT 20110107082215 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:06:27 GMT 2011061512120627 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News The NHS is urging people who feel unwell because of a cold, flu or tummy bug to think before they go to A&E or make an appointment with their GP. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/feeling-poorly-choose-well/ 143885 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:35 GMT 20110615120035 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:40:49 GMT 20101231084049 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:35 GMT 2011061512120035 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Maternity services across east Kent are to be reviewed to ensure the rising number of mothers-to-be continue to receive safe, high quality care and patient choice. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/patients-views-needed-in-review-of-maternity-services/ 143694 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:36:36 GMT 20101229093636 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:34:23 GMT 20101229093423 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:36:35 GMT 201012290993635 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News With the Canterbury district seeing more excess winter deaths compared to other areas of Britain, people are being asked to keep a check on their elderly family members, friends and neighbours during the cold spell. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/preventing-excess-winter-deaths/ 143508 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:33:01 GMT 20101229093301 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:28:12 GMT 20101222152812 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:33:01 GMT 201012290993301 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Parents are being urged to think twice about how much alcohol they drink this Christmas as NHS figures reveal that 4,200 people in eastern and coastal Kent have been admitted to hospital this year with alcohol-related injuries. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/dont-let-alcohol-ruin-your-familys-christmas/ 143198 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:50:27 GMT 20110615115027 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:49:26 GMT 20101220154926 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:50:27 GMT 2011061511115027 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Christmas is famously the season to be jolly. But it is also a time which is stressful for many and can be particularly hard on those coping with other serious problems in their lives. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/mental-health-support-at-christmas/ 143194 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:42:47 GMT 20101220154247 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:37:22 GMT 20101220153722 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:42:47 GMT 201012201534247 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News People in east Kent who have been offered the flu jab and not yet been vaccinated are being urged to act following the first cases of serious illness caused by flu this winter. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/seriously-ill-flu-cases-spark-nhs-vaccination-call/ 143006 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:41:49 GMT 20110615114149 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:28:22 GMT 20101217152822 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:41:49 GMT 2011061511114149 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Party-goers are being urged to know their limits and take simple steps to stay safe this Christmas. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/plea-to-party-goers-to-know-your-limits/ 142996 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:27:01 GMT 20101217152701 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:52:58 GMT 20101217145258 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:27:01 GMT 201012171532701 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News People are being urged to stock up on their medicine cabinet essentials to be prepared over the Christmas period. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/stock-up-on-essentials-for-christmas/ 142993 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:45:55 GMT 20101217154555 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:46:27 GMT 20101217144627 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:45:55 GMT 201012171534555 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Often seen as the unsung heroes of the health service, pharmacies across east Kent do much more than just dispense drugs. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nominate-your-pharmacy-hero/ 126851 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:35:20 GMT 20110615113520 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:44:41 GMT 20101207114441 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:35:20 GMT 2011061511113520 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News With plunging temperatures and snow turning to ice, people are being urged by the NHS to take extra care as they leave the house and venture out. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/take-care-on-icy-roads-and-pavements/ 126493 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:31:45 GMT 20110615113145 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:26:15 GMT 20101203152615 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:31:45 GMT 2011061511113145 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Heroic efforts are being made by NHS staff right across east Kent to keep essential services running despite the snowy and icy conditions today. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/heroic-efforts-to-keep-nhs-services-running/ 126468 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:05:29 GMT 20101210150529 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:32:27 GMT 20101203103227 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:05:29 GMT 201012101530529 RSS NHS ECK News Mothers-to-be in east Kent are being urged to have the flu jab this winter to protect themselves and their babies against the risk of complications. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/plea-to-pregnant-women-to-have-the-flu-jab/ 125913 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:41:56 GMT 20101207084156 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:14:36 GMT 20101201091436 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:41:56 GMT 201012070884156 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is urging people to be prepared as snow is predicted for the area this weekend. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/getting-ready-for-a-cold-snap/ 125581 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:17:59 GMT 20101201091759 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:36:45 GMT 20101130093645 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:17:59 GMT 201012010991759 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Your Health scooped Best Magazine at a top awards ceremony in Brighton on Friday (19 November). http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-health-magazine-scoops-top-award/ 121221 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:07:18 GMT 20110615110718 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:05:54 GMT 20101124100554 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:07:18 GMT 2011061511110718 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Have your say now on two NHS consultations designed to give patients greater choice, control and information about their healthcare. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-feedback-needed-on-nhs-revolution/ 120890 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:00:04 GMT 20110615110004 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:18:39 GMT 20101123081839 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:00:03 GMT 2011061511110003 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Just as the flood waters were preparing to hit Cornwall last week, top teams across the NHS were role playing through a similar crisis in east Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-test-the-water-of-winter/ 120889 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:15:10 GMT 20101123081510 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:10:28 GMT 20101123081028 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:15:10 GMT 201011230881510 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Wasted medicines costs the NHS in east Kent almost £7 million a year. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/wasted-medicines-costs-the-nhs-7-million-a-year/ 120531 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:27:11 GMT 20101119122711 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:22:59 GMT 20101119122259 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:27:10 GMT 2010111912122710 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News In the last three years more than 1,500 women in Thanet who were invited for NHS breast screening did not take up the offer. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/breast-screening-awareness-day-at-thanet-gateway/ 120042 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:55:04 GMT 20110615105504 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:35:34 GMT 20101117083534 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:55:04 GMT 2011061510105504 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent's Medical Director Robert Stewart said: "NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is working hard to tackle financial challenges and ensure pressure on health services can be met. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/taking-action-to-meet-pressures/ 119982 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:38:41 GMT 20110615103841 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:42:08 GMT 20101116134208 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:38:40 GMT 2011061510103840 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Wasted medicines costs the NHS in east Kent almost £7 million a year. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/are-swale-patients-medicine-hoarders/ 119246 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:34:04 GMT 20110614153404 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:25:53 GMT 20101111102553 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:34:03 GMT 201106141533403 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is looking for patients and carers to talk through their experiences and say how they feel services for three conditions dementia, diabetes and musculoskeletal (problems affecting hips, knees and back) - could be improved. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/what-makes-good-care-new/ 119122 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:40:36 GMT 20101110114036 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:38:03 GMT 20101110113803 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:40:36 GMT 2010111011114036 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News GPs in east Kent are offering patients delayed prescriptions in an effort to help win the war against antibiotic resistance. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/coughs-colds-flu-antibiotics-wont-work-for-you/ 119104 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:53:57 GMT 20101110105357 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:51:05 GMT 20101110105105 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:53:57 GMT 2010111010105357 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A new cancer awareness film made by the NHS and featuring students from Canterbury Christ Church University is taking the internet by storm. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/canterbury-lads-star-in-nuts-film/ 118593 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:40:30 GMT 20101117084030 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:48:17 GMT 20101105154817 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:40:30 GMT 201011170884030 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News British Masters swimmer and cross country mountain bike champion Debbie Burton encouraged more than 50 patients to think about their wellbeing at a health promotion evening organised by the Sellindge Surgery Patient Participation Group. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/sports-personality-talks-healthy-lifestyles/ 117912 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:40:54 GMT 20101117084054 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:55:59 GMT 20101102145559 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:40:54 GMT 201011170884054 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News GPs and PCT talk tactics as handover of power takes shape. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/size-does-matter/ 117602 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:42:33 GMT 20101101084233 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:39:03 GMT 20101101083903 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:42:33 GMT 201011010884233 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News The flu crew at Oaklands Health Centre broke last year's record completing more than 2,000 seasonal flu jabs in a day. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/record-breaking-flu-crew/ 117357 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:12:48 GMT 20110614151248 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:26:08 GMT 20101027162608 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:12:48 GMT 201106141531248 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Two breast cancer survivors from Kent are urging women to be breast aware in the latest edition of Your Health magazine. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/kent-breast-survivors-crusade-for-women-to-be-breast-aware/ 116759 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:58:34 GMT 20101021105834 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:54:51 GMT 20101021105451 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:58:34 GMT 2010102110105834 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Smokers in Whitstable now have the chance to sign up for a new service to help them quit the habit in time for Christmas. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/quit-club-comes-to-town-in-time-for-christmas/ 116534 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:08:32 GMT 20110614150832 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:59:33 GMT 20101020095933 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:08:32 GMT 201106141530832 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Whitstable Medical Practice is the first GP practice in east Kent to offer patients the choice, to have a gastroscopy procedure at the surgery, rather than at their local hospital. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/gastroscopy-procedure-now-offered-closer-to-home/ 116180 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:05:58 GMT 20110614150558 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:07:57 GMT 20101018100757 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:05:58 GMT 201106141530558 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A new cutting-edge round the clock service to treat heart attack patients with Primary Angioplasty has received a top accolade. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-service-recognised-in-regional-nhs-awards/ 115653 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:11:14 GMT 20101012121114 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:08:20 GMT 20101012120820 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:11:13 GMT 2010101212121113 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A multi-million pound state-of-the-art centre to help children and teenagers in Kent and Medway with severe mental health problems will be open early next year. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/transforming-mental-health-services-for-children-in-need/ 115649 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:55:01 GMT 20101012115501 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:52:55 GMT 20101012115255 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:55:01 GMT 2010101211115501 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is up for a hat trick of gongs at the national NHS Health and Social Care Awards. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/were-up-for-a-trio-of-awards/ 115192 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:56:15 GMT 20101015105615 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:34:50 GMT 20101007103450 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:56:14 GMT 2010101510105614 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News Live It Well, the strategy to improve mental health in Kent and Medway, is being officially launched on 10 October, World Mental Health Day. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/boost-for-mental-health-on-world-mental-health-day/ 114776 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:59:09 GMT 20110614145909 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:49:34 GMT 20101004114934 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:59:09 GMT 201106141425909 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News More than 500 students at Canterbury Christ Church University were urged to regularly 'check their nuts' at the freshers' fair last Wednesday. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/lads-urged-to-check-your-nuts/ 114643 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:51:28 GMT 20110614145128 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:47:59 GMT 20101001144759 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:51:28 GMT 201106141425128 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Local GPs are gearing up for the seasonal flu vaccination programme which has today (Thursday) been launched by the Department of Health. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/seasonal-flu-jab-campaign-underway/ 114345 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:34:42 GMT 20100930133442 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:17:28 GMT 20100930131728 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:34:42 GMT 201009301313442 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Patients are being invited have their say in a major review of pharmaceutical services. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/help-shape-the-future-of-pharmacy-services/ 114208 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:03:55 GMT 20100929150355 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:55:19 GMT 20100929145519 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:03:55 GMT 201009291530355 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Nearly 30 youngsters turned out to the first session in a programme of weekly sports and music events for young people at the Elvington Centre last Wednesday (15 September). http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/youth-programme-at-the-elvington-centre/ 113186 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:32:45 GMT 20100930133245 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:51:49 GMT 20100921115149 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:32:45 GMT 201009301313245 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Today, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley visited Whitstable to officially open the Estuary View Medical Centre. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/secretary-of-state-opened-estuary-view-medical-centre/ 112901 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:03:52 GMT 20100917100352 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:59:22 GMT 20100917095922 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:03:51 GMT 2010091710100351 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Colin Tomson has been re-appointed as Chairman of NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/colin-reappointed-as-chairman/ 112746 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:24:18 GMT 20110614142418 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:45:28 GMT 20100916104528 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:24:17 GMT 201106141422417 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News The phrase mending a 'broken' heart has taken on a whole new meaning for Herne Bay grandad Ralph Mitchell. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/theres-more-than-one-way-to-mend-a-broken-heart/ 111846 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:16:44 GMT 20110614141644 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:20:17 GMT 20100913162017 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:16:44 GMT 201106141421644 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Just how people access their medicines prescribed by the NHS and ideas for improvement are under the spotlight in a major review of the service. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/views-needed-on-access-to-medicine/ 111845 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:18:52 GMT 20100913161852 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:16:00 GMT 20100913161600 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:18:52 GMT 201009131641852 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Andrew Lansley, the Secretary of State for Health, will be visiting Whitstable on Thursday 16 September to officially open the Estuary View Medical Centre. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/visit-of-secretary-of-state-for-health-andrew-lansley/ 111699 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:30:46 GMT 20100913103046 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:26:17 GMT 20100913102617 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:30:46 GMT 2010091310103046 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News People with anxiety or depression have an opportunity to join the Creative Arts on Prescription project, which now has two new Creative Pursuits groups in Herne Bay and Faversham. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/arts-on-prescription/ 111062 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:10:04 GMT 20110614141004 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:36:33 GMT 20100908153633 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:10:04 GMT 201106141421004 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A dedicated eye clinic is being launched for patients on Sheppey, which will cut down travelling time. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/specialist-eye-clinic-on-sheppey/ 110159 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:31:55 GMT 20100913103155 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:26:13 GMT 20100902152613 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:31:55 GMT 2010091310103155 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is holding its Annual General Meeting on 15 September at the St Edmunds Catholic School in Dover. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/annual-general-meeting/ 110087 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:25:14 GMT 20100902102514 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:19:35 GMT 20100902101935 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:25:14 GMT 2010090210102514 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Patients and carers have had an opportunity to talk through their experiences and say how they felt services for five conditions - stroke, indigestion, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung diseases), abnormal vaginal bleeding and skin cancer - could be improved, at an event held at Augustine House in Canterbury. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/what-makes-good-care/ 108448 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:38:11 GMT 20110614133811 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:41:06 GMT 20100818114106 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:38:11 GMT 201106141313811 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A unique new scheme to help pregnant mothers to quit smoking has been launched by the NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent Stop Smoking Service. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/quit-and-play-scheme-to-help-pregnant-smokers/ 107792 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:18:07 GMT 20100825121807 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:23:16 GMT 20100813082316 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:18:07 GMT 2010082512121807 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News An action plan to improve the health and wellbeing of Canterbury people over the next 15 years has been unveiled by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/improving-the-health-of-canterbury-people/ 107628 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:19:54 GMT 20100812111954 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:08:50 GMT 20100812110850 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:19:53 GMT 2010081211111953 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is urging people to protect their skin in the sun with a new campaign. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/protect-your-looks-and-your-health/ 106757 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:03:47 GMT 20100806110347 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:50:23 GMT 20100804085023 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:03:47 GMT 2010080611110347 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is urging people going on holiday to take extra care with food and drink to avoid getting food poisoning. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/take-extra-care-when-eating-on-hoilday/ 106024 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:22:09 GMT 20110614122209 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:27:09 GMT 20100730112709 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:22:08 GMT 2011061412122208 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Senior representatives from NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent have begun meeting GPs to discuss the way forward following publication of the health White Paper. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/more-support-for-gps-as-government-health-plans-take-shape/ 105859 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:29:04 GMT 20100728142904 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:23:55 GMT 20100728142355 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:29:04 GMT 201007281422904 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Friends and family are invited to an afternoon of fun at the Elvington Centre on Friday, 30 July. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/join-the-elvington-extravaganza/ 105650 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:40:51 GMT 20100728164051 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:21:50 GMT 20100727092150 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:40:51 GMT 201007281644051 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News MOST of us have had a headache at some point in our lives and more than half of us suffer on a monthly basis. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/headache-clinic-to-be-expanded/ 105619 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:41:11 GMT 20100728164111 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:41:48 GMT 20100726154148 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:41:11 GMT 201007281644111 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Patients, carers and community groups are being invited to a special event called - What Makes Good Care? http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/have-your-say-on-what-makes-good-care/ 105618 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:40:47 GMT 20100726154047 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:38:36 GMT 20100726153836 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:40:47 GMT 201007261534047 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A unique service which is helping to transform the lives of patients with epilepsy is to be expanded. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/transforming-lives-for-epilepsy-patients/ 105617 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:37:41 GMT 20100726153741 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:34:34 GMT 20100726153434 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:37:31 GMT 201007261533731 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is urging the public to be vigilant about bogus callers who claim to be able to save them money on their medications http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/patients-urged-to-beware-of-bogus-callers/ 105440 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:35:15 GMT 20100723083515 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:27:33 GMT 20100723082733 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:35:15 GMT 201007230883515 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A new three-year strategy for mental health promotion has set out the way forward to improve the lives of people living in eastern and coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/strategy-leads-way-for-improving-mental-health/ 104747 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:57:18 GMT 20110614115718 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:13:56 GMT 20100720101356 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:57:18 GMT 2011061411115718 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News NHS breastfeeding champions in east Kent have sent celebrity mum Denise Van Outen their support to 'Keep Calm and Carry on Breastfeeding' after she admitted giving up natural feeding. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/keep-calm-and-carry-on-denise/ 104740 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:37:56 GMT 20100720093756 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:33:54 GMT 20100720093354 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:37:56 GMT 201007200993756 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A new audiology clinic for patients that need help with their hearing is now up and running at Wye Surgery for GP referrals only. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/hard-of-hearing-help-for-patients/ 103758 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:56:40 GMT 20100708095640 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:52:11 GMT 20100708095211 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:56:40 GMT 201007080995640 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A range of innovative methods has helped a record-breaking 5,000 people kick the smoking habit in eastern and coastal Kent in the past year. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/number-of-quitters-reaches-record-target-in-eastern-and-coastal-kent/ 103708 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:43:15 GMT 20110614114315 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:33:50 GMT 20100707133350 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:43:15 GMT 2011061411114315 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News ACT is the latest campaign from NHS Kent Cardiovascular Network to raise awareness of the symptoms of a heart attack. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/act-on-heart-attacks/ 103496 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:14:40 GMT 20100705091440 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:12:05 GMT 20100705091205 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:14:40 GMT 201007050991440 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Dentists have been helping to win the war on smoking by offering free dental products to patients who sign up and complete the NHS stop smoking course. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/joint-forces-to-promote-stop-smoking/ 103383 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:21:24 GMT 20100825142124 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:47:39 GMT 20100701114739 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:21:24 GMT 201008251422124 RSS NHS ECK News Ann Sutton is returning to her role as Chief Executive of NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent from next month. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/ann-returns-to-lead-health-services/ 103381 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:56:02 GMT 20100701115602 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:44:16 GMT 20100701114416 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:56:02 GMT 2010070111115602 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News People attending outdoor events should take extra precautions to stay safe warns NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/staying-safe-at-outdoor-events/ 103378 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:42:18 GMT 20100701114218 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:33:36 GMT 20100701113336 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:42:18 GMT 2010070111114218 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A new campaign to encourage over 60s to have bowel screening has been launched by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-cancer-campaign-targets-old-mods/ 102947 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:27:17 GMT 20100629092717 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:22:35 GMT 20100624102235 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:27:17 GMT 201006290992717 RSS NHS ECK News Longer opening hours is just one feature of the new-look minor injury service which launches from Faversham Cottage Hospital next month. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/longer-opening-hours-for-new-look-service/ 102893 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:24:27 GMT 20100629092427 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:03:16 GMT 20100623100316 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:24:27 GMT 201006290992427 RSS NHS ECK News Men in eastern and coastal Kent are being urged to get savvy over their health and identify the symptoms of testicular cancer early. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/men-are-risking-their-lives-by-not-visiting-their-gp/ 102336 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:15:35 GMT 20110614111535 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:40:02 GMT 20100616124002 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:15:35 GMT 2011061411111535 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A new clinic for patients with ear, nose and throat conditions has been launched at The Park Surgery in Herne Bay. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-clinic-restores-the-senses/ 101958 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:43:47 GMT 20100610134347 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:35:28 GMT 20100610133528 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:43:46 GMT 201006101314346 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Faversham residents are being invited to a feedback event to find out about the new minor injuries service they helped to design. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/come-and-meet-your-new-miu-team/ 101742 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:02:24 GMT 20100623160224 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:40:50 GMT 20100608094050 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:02:23 GMT 201006231640223 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A public consultation to give you greater choice of which GP practice to register with has been launched. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-gp-your-choice-your-say/ 101003 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:32:43 GMT 20100608103243 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:50:56 GMT 20100528165056 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:32:42 GMT 2010060810103242 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News It's an experience most people would rather not have to go through, but women across eastern and coastal Kent are being urged to take up their regular cervical screening tests, as part of Cervical Screening Awareness Week 7 to 13 June. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/friends-join-forces-to-drive-home-cancer-message/ 100956 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:03:08 GMT 20110614110308 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:01:45 GMT 20100528150145 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:03:08 GMT 2011061411110308 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent has devised an eye-catching initiative to help to boost MMR immunisation rates in the area. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/superhero-urges-parents-to-book-kids-in-for-preschool-jabs/ 100791 Fri, 28 May 2010 09:27:05 GMT 20100528092705 Fri, 28 May 2010 09:21:36 GMT 20100528092136 Fri, 28 May 2010 09:27:04 GMT 201005280992704 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A new round the clock service to treat heart attack patients has come to Kent and Medway. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-life-saving-24-7-service-for-heart-attack-patients/ 100608 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:54:18 GMT 20110614105418 Wed, 26 May 2010 15:08:16 GMT 20100526150816 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:54:18 GMT 2011061410105418 RSS NHS ECK News Patients at Sellindge Surgery will no longer have to go to hospital to get specialist advice and treatment for skin conditions. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/skin-care-closer-to-home/ 100606 Wed, 26 May 2010 15:49:10 GMT 20100526154910 Wed, 26 May 2010 15:01:58 GMT 20100526150158 Wed, 26 May 2010 15:49:10 GMT 201005261534910 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News An award-winning national exhibition promoting breastfeeding to a new generation of parents is being hosted in locations across Swale. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/exhibition-to-promote-natural-feeding-arrives-in-swale/ 97554 Mon, 17 May 2010 16:47:08 GMT 20100517164708 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:48:14 GMT 20100423134814 Mon, 17 May 2010 16:47:08 GMT 201005171644708 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News We all know that if we're stressed, anxious or depressed, we don't feel at our best but not everyone realises there are simple things we can do to promote our own wellbeing. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-views-needed-on-improving-mental-health/ 94845 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:13:57 GMT 20100629091357 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:02:57 GMT 20100401160257 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:13:57 GMT 201006290991357 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent has praised the work of staff within the local community pharmacies during the swine flu pandemic. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/praise-for-the-unsung-heroes-of-swine-flu-pandemic/ 94843 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:30:43 GMT 20110103003043 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:55:35 GMT 20100401155535 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:30:42 GMT 2011010300123042 RSS NHS ECK News The Appointments Commission has appointed Adrian Hosford as a Non-Executive Director for NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/appointment-of-non-executive-director/ 94621 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:17:38 GMT 20100331081738 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:28:11 GMT 20100330162811 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:17:38 GMT 201003310881738 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Health leaders are urging the public to be vigilant about bogus callers who claim to be reviewing their medication. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/patients-urged-to-be-aware-of-bogus-callers/ 93675 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:22:04 GMT 20100322102204 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:54:45 GMT 20100322095445 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:22:03 GMT 2010032210102203 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Jackie Bell has been reappointed as a Non-Executive Director for NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/reappointment-for-non-executive-director/ 93466 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:29:31 GMT 20100318092931 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:21:58 GMT 20100318092158 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:29:30 GMT 201003180992930 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A new website has been launched to help people live life well in Kent and Medway. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-website-to-help-us-live-life-well/ 93409 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:22:19 GMT 20110614102219 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:55:40 GMT 20100317115540 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:22:19 GMT 2011061410102219 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News A mum of three is urging all women to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer after she mistook them for the menopause. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/mums-plea-to-women-to-know-the-symptoms/ 92736 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:04:42 GMT 20100629090442 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:43:25 GMT 20100309154325 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:04:41 GMT 201006290990441 RSS NHS ECK News Local people are being asked to help with the design of a new pilot project that is set to revolutionise patient choice. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/your-health-your-way/ 92732 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:47:28 GMT 20100629084728 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:30:00 GMT 20100309153000 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:47:28 GMT 201006290884728 RSS NHS ECK News Ann Sutton, Chief Executive of NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent, has announced her temporary move to lead health services in Surrey. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/temporary-changes-at-nhs-eastern-and-coastal-kent/ 92727 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:52:53 GMT 20100309155253 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:56:32 GMT 20100309145632 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:52:51 GMT 201003091535251 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News Adults and children eligible to be vaccinated against swine flu are being urged to still have the jab. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/protecting-against-swine-flu/ 92511 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:45:07 GMT 20100629084507 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:37:26 GMT 20100308133726 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:45:07 GMT 201006290884507 RSS NHS ECK News Hundreds of people are expected to break free and stop smoking on 10 March - National No Smoking Day. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/its-time-to-stop-national-no-smoking-day-10-march/ 92079 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:07:20 GMT 20110614100720 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:55:57 GMT 20100304125557 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:07:20 GMT 2011061410100720 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is urging parents to make sure their children have the potentially life-saving Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination after news that controversial research on the vaccine has been withdrawn. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-plea-to-parents-on-mmr-vaccine/ 90184 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:11:42 GMT 20100226161142 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:16:02 GMT 20100218111602 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:11:21 GMT 201002261641121 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Passionate Faversham people and local GPs shared a lively exchange of ideas with healthcare experts on Tuesday to help co-design a minor injuries service fit for the future. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/thinking-caps-on-for-new-faversham-miu-design/ 90054 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:53:36 GMT 20100309155336 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:50:57 GMT 20100218085057 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:53:35 GMT 201003091535335 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is advising people what to do if they think they have swine flu, as the national flu service prepares to make its last diagnosis this week. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/advice-as-the-national-swine-flu-service-closes/ 89064 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:01:59 GMT 20100208160159 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:56:21 GMT 20100208155621 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:01:57 GMT 201002081640157 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Two members of Kent Local Involvement Network (LINk) are among the first in the country to be co-opted onto the NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent Board. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/more-people-power-for-nhs-eastern-and-coastal-kent/ 88559 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:50:08 GMT 20110613165008 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:50:04 GMT 20100204145004 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:50:08 GMT 201106131645008 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News People are being reminded to follow simple hygiene measures to help stop the spread of the winter vomiting bug Norovirus. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/clean-your-hands-to-help-stop-the-winter-vomiting-bug/ 87242 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:54:13 GMT 20100215005413 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:14:19 GMT 20100121161419 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:54:10 GMT 2010021500125410 RSS NHS ECK News Aylesham's new state of the art £4 million health centre has today (20 January) been officially opened by local MP Gwyn Prosser. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-4-million-health-centre-officially-opened/ 87090 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:54:22 GMT 20110927145422 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:02:20 GMT 20100120160220 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:54:21 GMT 201109271425421 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Mothers who have suffered post natal depression are being ask to come together to help set up a new peer support project for families. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/can-you-offer-your-support-to-mums-in-need/ 86123 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:52:43 GMT 20100215005243 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:48:37 GMT 20100111164837 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:52:41 GMT 2010021500125241 RSS NHS ECK News Health chiefs are urging people to choose the most appropriate NHS service as one of the coldest winters in more than a decade continues to mount pressure on essential services. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/snow-mounts-pressure-to-choose-well/ 85463 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:28:24 GMT 20110613162824 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:28:20 GMT 20100106162820 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:28:24 GMT 201106131642824 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Screening for bowel cancer is now available across Kent and Medway. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/life-saving-bowel-cancer-screening-available/ 84471 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:50:23 GMT 20100215005023 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:52:05 GMT 20091222135205 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:50:22 GMT 2010021500125022 RSS NHS ECK News A Christmas choir and festive feast were enjoyed by mental health service users at Thanet College. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/singing-for-supper-and-for-health/ 84077 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:33:08 GMT 20091218163308 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:05:26 GMT 20091218160526 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:33:07 GMT 200912181643307 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News With temperatures predicted to plummet and warnings of frost and snow, health bosses are urging people to keep warm to keep well. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-plea-after-increase-in-winter-deaths/ 83945 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:14:04 GMT 20100226161404 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:59:45 GMT 20091217095945 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:14:02 GMT 201002261641402 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Local pharmacies are playing a vital role in helping to reduce the number of people going to accident and emergency or their GPs with minor ailments. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/pharmacies-first-for-minor-ailments/ 83203 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:06:11 GMT 20110613160611 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:21:50 GMT 20091211162150 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:06:11 GMT 201106131640611 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Patients at the Sun Lane GP Surgery in Hythe will be the first in eastern and coastal Kent to benefit from changes to the way the NHS manages and stores health records. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/health-on-the-record/ 83197 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:48:06 GMT 20100215004806 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:03:42 GMT 20091211160342 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:48:05 GMT 2010021500124805 RSS NHS ECK News The swine flu vaccination programme for people in priority groups in eastern and coastal Kent is well underway. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/protecting-yourself-to-protect-others/ 82091 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:37 GMT 20110613160037 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:35:28 GMT 20091202153528 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:37 GMT 201106131640037 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Almost £3 million was wasted last year by people choosing the wrong NHS service for their illness or injury. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/help-save-money-and-improve-patient-care/ 82090 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:54:24 GMT 20110613155424 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:33:57 GMT 20091202153357 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:54:24 GMT 201106131535424 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News We would like to hear from you if you've suffered from back pain in the past and your thoughts on the quality of services you have accessed, if any. There is also an opportunity to comment on what sort of services should be offered in future across Kent including choice of treatment and medication. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/have-your-say-back-pain/ 81459 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:06:01 GMT 20091126160601 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:08:14 GMT 20091126110814 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:05:52 GMT 200911261640552 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News Across Kent, two reviews are taking place: pharmacy (chemist) services and back pain services. Have your say by completing our online surveys. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/have-your-say-pharmacy-services/ 81427 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:33:26 GMT 20110613153326 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:58:38 GMT 20091126085838 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:33:25 GMT 201106131533325 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News You are four times more likely to quit smoking if you use the NHS Stop Smoking Service. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/quit-smoking-and-save-cash-for-christmas/ 81301 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:54:37 GMT 20110102235437 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:49:05 GMT 20091125114905 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:54:36 GMT 2011010223115436 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent has approved new contracts for NHS dental services in Cliftonville and Broadstairs. This is part of a £4.5 million investment in dentistry in eastern and coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-nhs-dentists-for-thanet/ 80643 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:40:19 GMT 20100322154019 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:58 GMT 20091119160858 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:40:18 GMT 201003221534018 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is helping lead the way in a national pilot to give patients more choice and control over how money is spent on their healthcare. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/kent-leads-way-in-national-health-study/ 80391 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:29:31 GMT 20110613152931 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:39:19 GMT 20091117163919 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:29:31 GMT 201106131532931 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is urging people to continue the fight against winter bugs by keeping fit and staying in the best possible shape. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/stay-fit-and-active-to-fight-off-the-bugs/ 80389 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:24:57 GMT 20110613152457 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:35:49 GMT 20091117163549 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:24:57 GMT 201106131532457 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Health bosses are urging people to eat well this winter to make sure they are in the best possible shape to fight off winter bugs. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/eat-well-this-winter/ 79629 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:21:19 GMT 20110613152119 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:20:02 GMT 20091109152002 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:21:19 GMT 201106131532119 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News People who are ill, have questions about their health or need help to find the right place to get treatment locally are being encouraged to call NHS Direct as part of the Choose Well campaign. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/call-nhs-direct-for-confidential-advice-and-information/ 79604 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:38:57 GMT 20100707093857 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:41:47 GMT 20091109124147 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:38:57 GMT 201007070993857 RSS NHS ECK News Vote now for your NHS heroes and help recognise teams or individuals who have gone that extra mile for patients. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/vote-now-for-your-nhs-star/ 79381 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:34:45 GMT 20110613143445 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:09:06 GMT 20091105160906 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:34:45 GMT 201106131423445 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Health professionals in eastern and coastal Kent are urging the public to take a more responsible attitude when seeking treatment this winter. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/think-twice-before-going-to-ae/ 79267 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:21 GMT 20091105120621 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:26:20 GMT 20091104152620 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:20 GMT 2009110512120620 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News The importance of keeping your home warm and safe this winter is being highlighted by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent as part of its winter wellness campaign. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/stay-warm-and-safe-this-winter/ 79041 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:21:46 GMT 20110613142146 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:56:42 GMT 20091102115642 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:21:46 GMT 201106131422146 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News With a rise in the number of people contacting their GPs with flu-like symptoms in eastern and coastal Kent a campaign has been launched to help stop the spread of infectious diseases by following simple hygiene measures. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/clean-hands-and-help-stop-the-spread-of-infection/ 78652 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:16:05 GMT 20091028091605 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:11:16 GMT 20091028091116 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:16:04 GMT 200910280991604 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is launching its "Keep warm, keep well this winter" campaign with five top tips for you and your family. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/keep-warm-keep-well-this-winter/ 78347 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:34:21 GMT 20100215003421 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:26:39 GMT 20091026112639 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:34:18 GMT 2010021500123418 RSS NHS ECK News Choose your local health services well this winter! That is the message from NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent in a new campaign designed to enable people across the region to get the most from their local health services. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/choose-well-this-winter/ 78080 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:05:21 GMT 20110613140521 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:48:39 GMT 20091022094839 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:05:21 GMT 201106131420521 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News The swine flu vaccination programme gets underway in eastern and coastal Kent from Wednesday (21 October) for frontline healthcare staff, patients in hospital identified as at risk of the infection and pregnant women. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/swine-flu-vaccination-gets-underway/ 77700 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:02:27 GMT 20110613140227 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:43:35 GMT 20091019124335 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:02:27 GMT 201106131420227 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Your Health is the new bolder, brighter, monthly, health and wellbeing magazine for readers across eastern and coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-look-magazine-to-improve-health-and-wellbeing/ 77495 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:05 GMT 20091106111405 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:45:20 GMT 20091015124520 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:04 GMT 2009110611111404 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent (PCT) is heading in the right direction to offering a health service that people want and need. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/health-services-improving-year-on-year/ 77474 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:57:05 GMT 20110613135705 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:24:52 GMT 20091015102452 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:57:05 GMT 201106131315705 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is not proceeding with the development of a health centre on the King's Avenue site in Ashford because it does not represent value for money. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/building-stops-but-commitment-continues/ 77070 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:58:29 GMT 20091015175829 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:45:40 GMT 20091012094540 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:58:28 GMT 200910151755828 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News People in eastern and coastal Kent are being urged to make sure they are registered with a GP so they can get a swine flu vaccination if they are part of the priority groups. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/register-with-gp-in-preparation-for-swine-flu/ 77068 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:30:50 GMT 20100215003050 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:33:31 GMT 20091012093331 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:30:48 GMT 2010021500123048 RSS NHS ECK News Cancer patients will soon be benefiting from a £198,000 refurbishment of three palliative care rooms in the Elizabeth Ward at the Victoria Hospital in Deal. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/improving-care-for-cancer-patients/ 76130 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:48:20 GMT 20110613134820 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:19:41 GMT 20091002091941 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:48:20 GMT 201106131314820 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Parents and their daughters in eastern and coastal Kent are being reassured about the safety of the vaccine for protecting against the sexually transmitted infection that causes 70 per cent of all cervical cancer. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/reassurance-on-cancer-vaccine-safety/ 76115 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:27:33 GMT 20100215002733 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:45:23 GMT 20091001164523 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:27:32 GMT 2010021500122732 RSS NHS ECK News The Project Board for King's Avenue Development is recommending that NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent should not proceed with the development of the currently proposed new building on the King's Avenue site as it does not represent value for money for the local health economy. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/full-business-case-indicates-lack-of-financial-viability-for-kings-avenue-development/ 76074 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:12:06 GMT 20100331081206 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:54:26 GMT 20091001125426 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:11:59 GMT 201003310881159 EIBS Support RSS NHS ECK News Faversham's minor injuries unit has come in for praise from people who have used its services since the relaunch in July. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/huge-thumbs-up-for-towns-minor-injuries-unit/ 74473 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:41:13 GMT 20091020134113 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:03:04 GMT 20090914150304 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:41:12 GMT 200910201314112 Billy Bowers RSS NHS ECK News A newly launched education programme and interactive website by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has the full support of the NHS in Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/online-lessons-for-pupils-on-how-to-protect-against-infections/ 74320 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:02:13 GMT 20100215000213 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:18:52 GMT 20090911131852 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:02:12 GMT 2010021500120212 RSS NHS ECK News Health leaders are continuing to consider options for the site of a new hospital in Dover. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/dover-options-still-under-consideration/ 74219 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:03:34 GMT 20100215000334 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:16:25 GMT 20090910111625 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:03:33 GMT 2010021500120333 RSS NHS ECK News Reported swine flu-like symptoms this week is again on the decrease accross eastern and coastal Kent http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/hygiene-still-important-in-defence-against-flu/ 73995 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:17:40 GMT 20110613101740 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:24:49 GMT 20090907162449 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:17:40 GMT 2011061310101740 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News With children returning to school parents and teachers are asked to remain vigilant with hygiene in the face of the swine flu pandemic. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/back-to-school-not-back-to-bugs/ 73178 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:32:14 GMT 20100626143214 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:59:11 GMT 20090901145911 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:32:13 GMT 201006261423213 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent has reappointed David Lewis and Deborah Charnock as Non-Executive Directors for a four year period from 1 October 2009 until 30 September 2013. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/re-appointment-for-non-executive-directors/ 72934 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:21:17 GMT 20091007192117 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:29:46 GMT 20090826152946 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:21:16 GMT 200910071972116 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News Planning is now well underway by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent in preparation for the second swine flu wave expected in the autumn. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/preparations-underway-for-second-swine-flu-wave/ 72849 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:20:52 GMT 20091007192052 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:48:41 GMT 20090826104841 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:20:51 GMT 200910071972051 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News Work is well underway to fast track help for carers by identifying those who would benefit from a break in their daily routine. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/time-out-for-carers/ 71687 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:19:34 GMT 20091007191934 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:29:46 GMT 20090812152946 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:19:34 GMT 200910071971934 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News The number of people with swine flu-like symptoms in the eastern and coastal Kent region has decreased this week. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/weekly-swine-flu-update-for-week-ending-07-08-09/ 69547 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:32:12 GMT 20100628233212 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:55:32 GMT 20090810155532 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:32:12 GMT 2010062823113212 RSS NHS ECK News An action plan to improve the health and wellbeing of Herne Bay residents over the next decade has been put together after a study by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/action-plan-will-improve-health-of-herne-bay-residents/ 69513 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:27:22 GMT 20100628232722 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:21:35 GMT 20090810132135 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:27:22 GMT 2010062823112722 RSS NHS ECK News Mike Barkway has been appointed Lay Chair for NHS Eastern and Coastal Community Services. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-lead-for-community-services/ 68477 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:26:53 GMT 20100626152653 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:26:28 GMT 20090728162628 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:26:53 GMT 201006261532653 RSS NHS ECK News Many people who attend hospital-run anticoagulant clinics are being offered a variety of new services to monitor their drugs closer to home. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/anticoagulant-testing-patient-choice/ 68438 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:20:53 GMT 20100215002053 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:32:59 GMT 20090728123259 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:20:51 GMT 2010021500122051 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is launching its Stay Safe This Summer campaign with 50 top tips for you and your family. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/top-tips-to-stay-safe-this-summer/ 68308 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:20:21 GMT 20100215002021 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:20:40 GMT 20090727112040 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:20:19 GMT 2010021500122019 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is highlighting the new swine flu advice for pregnant women issued by the Department of Health. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-advice-to-pregnant-women/ 68110 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:18:23 GMT 20100215001823 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:12:49 GMT 20090723111249 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:18:22 GMT 2010021500121822 RSS NHS ECK News Initiatives already underway to find out what healthcare services local people want to see have received top level scrutiny. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/consultation-under-spotlight/ 67984 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:17:54 GMT 20100215001754 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:59:03 GMT 20090722095903 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:17:51 GMT 2010021500121751 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent has announced an exciting development to dramatically improve healthcare services for the people of Thanet. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/the-thanet-community-care-scheme/ 66583 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:57:47 GMT 20110613115747 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:38:45 GMT 20090707133845 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:57:47 GMT 2011061311115747 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Help is on hand for patients who want to choose which hospital they are treated in. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/help-is-on-hand-for-choose-and-book/ 66563 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:10:49 GMT 20091007191049 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:55:11 GMT 20090707115511 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:10:48 GMT 200910071971048 Samuel Jackson RSS NHS ECK News People who suspect they have swine flu should check their symptoms online or via the information line before calling their GP who will provide a diagnosis. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/new-swine-flu-advice/ 66478 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:13:51 GMT 20100215001351 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:56:21 GMT 20090706135621 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:13:50 GMT 2010021500121350 RSS NHS ECK News Choose and use the Minor Injuries Unit at Faversham Cottage Hospital. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/choose-and-use-your-local-minor-injuries-unit/ 66335 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:12:06 GMT 20100215001206 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:26:39 GMT 20090703112639 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:12:05 GMT 2010021500121205 RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent is urging people across the region to take simple steps to reduce the risk to health from the impending heatwave. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/look-after-yourself-and-others-during-the-hot-weather/ 66092 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:09:19 GMT 20100215000919 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:11:28 GMT 20090630141128 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:09:16 GMT 2010021500120916 RSS NHS ECK News Help is on hand for patients who want to choose which hospital they are treated in. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/choose-and-book-drop-in-at-tenterden/ 66063 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:24:14 GMT 20110613102414 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:04:54 GMT 20090630110454 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:24:13 GMT 2011061310102413 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent's Director of Nursing Sarah Andrews is to receive the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/queens-birthday-honour-for-director-of-nursing/ 64504 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:05:12 GMT 20100215000512 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:26:01 GMT 20090616152601 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:05:11 GMT 2010021500120511 RSS NHS ECK News Thousands more patients will be able to access NHS dentists thanks to a £4.5m investment. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/nhs-dental-funding-boost-for-patients/ 64501 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:12:45 GMT 20100215001245 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:34 GMT 20090616150034 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:12:44 GMT 2010021500121244 RSS NHS ECK News Victoria Memorial Hospital in Deal is undergoing a £500,000 refurbishment. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/smart-new-look-at-deal-hospital/ 64497 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:44:57 GMT 20110613114457 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:48:49 GMT 20090616144849 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:44:57 GMT 2011061311114457 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Three hundred men put their best foot forward in the annual Man on the Run event on Sunday to raise £4,600 for Cancer Research UK. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/man-on-the-run/ 64493 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:49:12 GMT 20110613104912 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:31:27 GMT 20090616143127 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:49:12 GMT 2011061310104912 Suzy Wilson RSS NHS ECK News Hospital patients are benefiting from a multi-million pound investment to eliminate mixed-sex accommodation and protect people's privacy and dignity. http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/whats-new/latest-news/protecting-privacy-and-dignity-in-hospitals/ 64463 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:08:20 GMT 20100215000820 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:54:34 GMT 20090616105434 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:08:19 GMT 2010021500120819 RSS NHS ECK News