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People with a learning disability have fewer chances to take part in leisure activities and so may have fewer friends. These friendships can be tricky. Watch this video to find out how you can help: vimeo.com/738568302

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The South East will be covered by a yellow heat health alert from 18th June 2025 at 12pm until 6pm 22nd June 2025. Please look out for vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours during this time. or tips on staying well in hot weather visit: loom.ly/z94AQJU

The South East will be covered by a yellow heat health alert from 18th  June 2025 at 12pm  until 6pm  22nd June 2025. Please look out for vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours during this time. or tips on staying well in hot weather visit: loom.ly/z94AQJU
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Here are our Friends and Family test results from May 💚 🧡 Thank you to everyone who responded to the text message received after using our service 🙏 We gather this feedback to work on making improvements for our patients. Find out more here: ekhuft.nhs.uk/friendsandfami…

Here are our Friends and Family test results from May 💚 🧡 

Thank you to everyone who responded to the text message received after using our service 🙏

We gather this feedback to work on making improvements for our patients.

Find out more here: ekhuft.nhs.uk/friendsandfami…
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Our colleagues at 2gether Support Solutions are marking National Healthcare Estates & Facilities Day with visits to all our sites, stickers and celebrations. 🥳

Our colleagues at 2gether Support Solutions are marking National Healthcare Estates & Facilities Day with visits to all our sites, stickers and celebrations. 🥳
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78-year-old Ian Robertson from Herne Bay, has thanked our teams and said he ‘cannot fault the care’ he received. If you wish you to give feedback on the care you received you can do so by emailing [email protected] To find out more: ekhuft.nhs.uk/contact-us/giv…

78-year-old Ian Robertson from Herne Bay, has thanked our teams and said he ‘cannot fault the care’ he received.

If you wish you to give feedback on the care you received you can do so by emailing ekhuft.patientvoice@nhs.net

To find out more: ekhuft.nhs.uk/contact-us/giv…
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Today sees the launch of #LoveYourCervix which encourages women aged 25 to 29 to get screened when invited. It is important that all eligible women attend screening. If you’ve been invited to attend your cervical screening, please book an appointment with your GP practice.

Today sees the launch of #LoveYourCervix which encourages women aged 25 to 29 to get screened when invited.

It is important that all eligible women attend screening. 

If you’ve been invited to attend your cervical screening, please book an appointment with your GP practice.
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It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek. The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Cervical screening, along with the HPV vaccination and treatment for cell changes, can all help prevent cervical cancer. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…

It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek. 
 
The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. 

Cervical screening, along with the HPV vaccination and treatment for cell changes, can all help prevent cervical cancer. 

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…
East Kent Maternity (@ekmaternity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

☀️Tips for feeding your baby during hot weather☀️ Like adults, babies and young children need to drink plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated. Here is some important information to remember for your baby: nhs.uk/baby/first-aid… East Kent Hospitals

☀️Tips for feeding your baby during hot weather☀️

Like adults, babies and young children need to drink plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated.

Here is some important information to remember for your baby: nhs.uk/baby/first-aid…

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We are supporting #LearningDisabilityWeek This year's theme is ‘Do you see me?’ which is all about being seen, heard and valued in all aspects of life. Let’s challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face and celebrate everything they bring to society 🙌

We are supporting #LearningDisabilityWeek

This year's theme is ‘Do you see me?’ which is all about being seen, heard and valued in all aspects of life. 

Let’s challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face and celebrate everything they bring to society 🙌
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We have made the difficult decision to increase parking charges for patients, visitors and staff from Tuesday, 1 July. Pay on foot charges will increase by a flat rate of 20p an hour for those parking up to 10 hours. Concessions are unchanged. See: ekhuft.nhs.uk/information-fo…

We have made the difficult decision to increase parking charges for patients, visitors and staff from Tuesday, 1 July.  Pay on foot charges will increase by a flat rate of 20p an hour for those parking up to 10 hours. 

Concessions are unchanged. See: ekhuft.nhs.uk/information-fo…
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With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated. Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk. If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/deh…

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated.

Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk.

If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.
More info ➡️  nhs.uk/conditions/deh…
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Keen to keep up with all the latest from East Kent Hospitals? 👉 You can now find us on Bluesky - as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Keen to keep up with all the latest from East Kent Hospitals?

👉 You can now find us on Bluesky - as well as Facebook and Instagram.
East Kent Maternity (@ekmaternity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week's #FAQFriday question is, 'how do I keep my baby safe in warm weather?' Here are some useful links for how to stay safe during the heatwave: nhs.uk/baby/first-aid… lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/tr… gov.uk/government/col… nct.org.uk/information/ba… East Kent Hospitals

This week's #FAQFriday question is, 'how do I keep my baby safe in warm weather?'

Here are some useful links for how to stay safe during the heatwave:
nhs.uk/baby/first-aid…

lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/tr…

gov.uk/government/col…

nct.org.uk/information/ba…

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☀️ With hot weather forecast this weekend, keep out of the heat if you can ☀️ When outside, stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. orlo.uk/beattheheat_js… #BeatTheHeat 🌡️

☀️ With hot weather forecast this weekend, keep out of the heat if you can ☀️ 

When outside, stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. 

 orlo.uk/beattheheat_js…

#BeatTheHeat 🌡️
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Need urgent mental health support for you or someone close to you? Call 111 and select the mental health option. This dedicated NHS service provides immediate support and guidance by trained mental health professionals. Available 24/7, our team is here for all ages.

Need urgent mental health support for you or someone close to you? Call 111 and select the mental health option. 

This dedicated NHS service provides immediate support and guidance by trained mental health professionals. Available 24/7, our team is here for all ages.
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Sophia, our Associate Director of Nursing for Child Health, is one of the devoted NHS workers profiled by NHS England to celebrate Windrush Day. Thank you to Sophia and all those who have helped shape our NHS. 👏 Read Sophia's story: ekhuft.nhs.uk/news/windrush-…

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We are extremely grateful for all feedback received through our Friends and Family test. This piece recognises the hard work of our day surgery teams who ensure patients go home the same day. Well done to our staff for making this happen!👏 #FriendsandFamilyTest

We are extremely grateful for all feedback received through our Friends and Family test. This piece recognises the hard work of our day surgery teams who ensure patients go home the same day.

Well done to our staff for making this happen!👏 

#FriendsandFamilyTest
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Here are our results from our 'Your voice is heard' service in May💜 We want to hear your thoughts on the care you received. We will automatically make you a telephone appointment for approximately six weeks after your baby’s birth. #Yourvoiceisheard East Kent Hospitals

Here are our results from our 'Your voice is heard' service in May💜

We want to hear your thoughts on the care you received. We will automatically make you a telephone appointment for approximately six weeks after your baby’s birth.

#Yourvoiceisheard 
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