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NHSEastKent

  1. Think you might need A&E? Don't chance it this Jubilee bank holiday, know before you go. Call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for advice #choosewell
  2. Consumer watchdog reports that half a million NHS patients a year may be paying too much for their dental treatment: ow.ly/beEoQ
  3. What's your sport? With just two months to go until the Olympics, find out which sport is for you with our online test: ow.ly/bd04V
  4. Coverage on Meridian news for Voluntary Action Maidstone, showing that doing good really does you good: ow.ly/bcYZ4 #mentalhealth
  5. Keep up to date with the latest news from the world of medicine here: ow.ly/b9svd #nhschoices
  6. Share your experiences of NHS services in your area, and find out what others have to say: ow.ly/b9rTg #eastkent #medway #westkent
  7. Enjoy the sun this weekend, but if you are unwell or injured remember to #choosewell: ow.ly/b9qZP #eastkent #westkent #medway
  8. Enjoy the sun this weekend, but if you are unwell or injured remember to #choosewell: ow.ly/b9qQ0 #eastkent #westkent #medway
  9. Looking for support services in Kent? ow.ly/b7iUX #liveitwell #mentalhealthawareness #kent
  10. Enjoy the sun this weekend, but if you are unwell or injured remember to #choosewell: ow.ly/b9qGa #eastkent #westkent #medway
  11. Everybody’s #mentalhealthmatters. Confidential, emotional support from trained professionals: ow.ly/b7iPG #mentalhealthawareness
  12. Get through your troubles with the Big White Wall. Be safe, open and anonymous: ow.ly/b7ixN #mentalhealthawareness #bigwhitewall
  13. #mentalhealthmatters – confidential, emotional support is available right now: ow.ly/b7ioV #mentalhealthawareness #kent
  14. Start4Life has been rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty at the premiere of J-Lo's latest film: ow.ly/b7p4h #start4life
  15. Simple steps to wellbeing - find the support you need in Kent: ow.ly/b7ikh #liveitwell #mentalhealthawareness #kent
  16. Don’t let it all get on top of you - get a handle on stress: ow.ly/b5JNg #mentalhealthawareness #livewell
  17. Could you be depressed? Spot the signs with this test: ow.ly/b5JJ3 #mentalhealthawareness #livewell
  18. Mental health is about more than the absence of mental illness, as this video highlights: ow.ly/b5JC5 #mentalhealthawareness
  19. Real people and experts share their tips and advice on staying happy and healthy: ow.ly/b42jN #mentalhealth #livewell
  20. Real people and experts share their tips and advice on staying happy and healthy: ow.ly/b42pq #mentalhealth #livewell