Medway’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is in place
We’re working with partner agencies to let people sleeping rough know that emergency shelter is currently available in Medway.
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Families to recieve thousands of gifts and coats thanks to Medway appeals
Christmas is set to be a little brighter, and warmer, for families in need around Medway, thanks to donations of thousands of gifts and coats.
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Christmas appeal for Medway’s families in need
Christmas is just around the corner but it’s not too late to help make it a special festive season for Medway’s families in need.
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Residents learn about support on offer at Pension Credit event
Residents were able to check their eligibility for Pension Credit and find out about extra support on offer at an event in Chatham Town Centre.
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Medway wins coveted Sustainable Food Place award
Medway has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places award, recognising its work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food.
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Support available to address domestic abuse
Violence against women soars by nearly 40 per cent - Medway Council and Kent County Council call for extra vigilance and education for young people.
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James Williams Healthy Living Centre to open next year
A £15million healthy living centre will be opening in Chatham next year.
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Care experience is a protected characteristic
Medway Council backs a national campaign in support of preventing discrimination against those who have been in or are in the care system.
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Councils across the south east join forces to recruit foster carers
Councils from across the South East have come together to create the country’s largest local authority fostering partnership, in a bid to increase the number of foster carers across the region.
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National Trading Standards thanks Medway Council for work against illegal tobacco
The chair of National Trading Standards has praised Medway Council for its work to combat illicit tobacco trading.
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Ofsted recognises improvements in Medway’s SEND services
Ofsted has today (2 April) published a report following its recent Joint Area SEND (special educational needs and disability) inspection in Medway.
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Medway hosting child exploitation awareness conference
Medway Council is supporting National Child Exploitation Awareness Day on Monday, 18 March.
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Medway Council and Street Angels back Medequip campaign
Medway Council has joined forces with Gillingham Street Angels in an effort to retrieve and redistribute medical equipment across Medway.
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Medway backs pledge to battle loneliness
Medway’s Cabinet members have pledged to take steps to help people feel less isolated and more connected.
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Kent and Medway launch drink and drug driving awareness campaign
Kent County Council and Medway Council has launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of driving after drinking or taking drugs.
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Help to Release the Pressure just a call or text away
Kent and Medway residents are being reminded of the help at hand if you need to ‘Release the Pressure’ this festive break.
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Celebrating Medway’s foster families
Foster carers, and their families, have been treated to a special celebration to thank them for everything they do to support Medway’s most vulnerable children and young people.
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Stay cool this summer
With temperatures forecasted to soar over the coming days, residents are reminded to take precautions to stay safe and check up on vulnerable friends and relatives.
