Medway Community Healthcare

24/09/2026

From 28 September 2026, the MedOCC GP Out of Hours Service will no longer be based at Medway Maritime Hospital.

If you need to access a GP after your own surgery has closed, please continue to call NHS 111. Your needs will be assessed and you will be directed to the most appropriate service.

If your call is transferred to the GP Out of Hours Service, you will receive a telephone consultation from a MedOCC clinician.

Following this assessment, if a face-to-face appointment is clinically required and agreed, you will be offered an appointment at MCH House, Bailey Drive, Gillingham.

Please note that Medway Maritime Hospital will continue to provide an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) alongside the Emergency Department.

24/09/2026

24/09/2026

Just use the NHS App to easily view your GP health record.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

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23/09/2026

As part of the integration of Medway Community Healthcare (MCH) with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT), the charity Medway Cares will close and its charitable funds and activities will transfer to KCHFT’s charity, i care.

Donors can be reassured that any funds previously given for specific services or purposes will remain ringfenced and will only be used in accordance with donors’ wishes.

Supporters will still be able to make donations to individual services and projects, ensuring local patients, service users and communities continue to benefit from charitable support.

22/09/2026

Have you moved to Medway for University?

Make sure you register with a local GP.

Find out more👇

Starting uni? Don’t forget to register with a GP near your term-time address.

That way, you’ll have access to healthcare when you need it — whether it’s for check-ups, prescriptions or unexpected illness.

It’s quick and easy to register.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/how-to-register-with-a-gp-surgery/

21/09/2026

Medway Community Healthcare (MCH) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) are coming together as one organisation from Thursday, 1 October.

As part of this change, the MCH page will close from midnight on Wednesday, 30 September, with future updates shared through KCHFT's channels.

We've loved having you as followers of this page and hope you’ll continue the journey with us. To keep up-to-date with local community health services, please follow KCHFT’s social media channels:

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/kentcommunityhealth

If you use our services, there is no need to do anything. People will continue to receive care from the same teams, in the same places, with services transferring safely as they are now and any future change phased carefully.

Over time, you may notice letters, appointment information and other communications carrying the KCHFT name and logo as we come together as one organisation.

You can read more about what the integration means for patients, carers and communities on the KCHFT website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/our-integration-with-medway-community-healthcare/

17/09/2026

Did you know, pharmacists can assess, treat, and when appropriate, provide some prescription medicine for seven common conditions, without you needing to make an appointment with a GP.

✅earache (aged one to 17)
✅impetigo (aged one and over)
✅infected insect bites (aged one and over)
✅sinusitis (aged 12 and over)
✅sore throat (age five and over)
✅shingles (aged 18 and over)
✅urinary tract infections (for women aged 18 and over).

No appointment is necessary and private consultations are available. Pop into your local pharmacy today.

Find out more www.kmhealthandcare.uk/pharmacy

16/09/2026

Don't miss out on the second MenB dose before heading off to university. Two doses are needed for the best protection. 🎓

Who is eligible?
📅 Aged 17 to 18 and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
🏫 Under 25 and starting university or moving into eligible residential further education for the first time in autumn 2026

🔗 Book online: nhs.uk/book-menb

16/09/2026

What's on Beside You this September? 🤱🌞

✨ Beside You social drop-ins for new mums ✨
📆 Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 September
⌚️ 9.30am to 11am
📍 Alternate weeks at The Garden Cafe, Elm Court Garden Centre in Gillingham, and Jaspers Community Cafe in Rochester.
*These drop-ins run in partnership with Medway Maternity and Medway Community Healthcare

🔹 dadspaceuk Medway events🔹
📆 Saturday 26 September
⌚️ 10am to 12pm

🔸Breastfeeding sessions 🔸
🤰 Hello Baby
These are free antenatal infant feeding information sessions.

🤱 Feeding support sessions
Face-to-face sessions for support with breastfeeding once your baby is here.

Hello Baby and Peer Support sessions run on:
🔸 Mondays in Strood and Hoo
🔸 Partner sessions Monday at Lordswood Health Living Centre and Fridays at Delce Family Hub
🔸 Thursdays at Deanwood in Rainham
🔸 Fridays at Delce in Rochester and Medway Park

Times and days may vary. To book either a Hello Baby or Peer Support session please email [email protected] or phone/text 07791 043190