08 January 2021
Improving dementia care in Kent and Medway
The NHS across Kent and Medway wants to improve the care for people with dementia and complex care needs. The views of people living with dementia and their carers are needed to feed into this process at an early stage.
Take part in the COVID-19 vaccine intentions survey
To help the Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to understand the public perception of the COVID-19 vaccine, they are looking to collect feedback from people who are considering not having the vaccine.
31 December 2020
New Year Honours recognise mental health Occupational therapist Justine Norris MBE
Justine Norris, an Occupational therapist from Deal, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list with an MBE for her contribution to mental health services, in particular during COVID-19.
23 December 2020
Help to support the most vulnerable during the festive period
As many of us are getting into the festive spirit why not do something small to help those most vulnerable during the Christmas period and winter months.
Mental health support in Kent
Details of mental health support that is available to communities living in Kent and Medway, and for anyone who may be struggling now Kent has entered Tier 4 restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
18 December 2020
Safe haven support for residents of Kent and Medway
Safe Havens are now offering face to face mental health support for those living in Kent and Medway.
KMPT Awards 2020 - Fourth day of celebrations
Today's awards were presented by Sandra Goatley, Executive director of workforce and communications and Sean Bone-Knell, Non-executive director. Congratulations everyone.
17 December 2020
KMPT Awards 2020 - Third day of celebrations
Today's awards were presented by Jacquie Mowbray-Gould, Chief operating officer and Venu Branch, Non-executive director. Congratulations everyone.
16 December 2020
KMPT Awards 2020 - Second day of celebrations
Today's awards were presented by Vincent Badu, Executive director of director partnerships and strategy/ Deputy chief executive and Afifa Qazi, Executive medical director. Congratulations everyone.
15 December 2020
KMPT Awards 2020 - First day of celebrations
Starting on Monday 14 December 2020 our KMPT Awards 2020 kicked off with a week of celebrations. We shared a video with our staff from Chief Executive Helen Greatorex, and TV presenter, Jasmine Harman, our awards host from 2019.
Thrive - Psychological support for birth trauma and loss
Looking after the mental health of pregnant women, new mothers and those who have experienced birth loss or birth trauma is a top priority of the NHS, who are now launching new Maternal Mental Health Services throughout England.
24 November 2020
New campaign launched as NHS urges people with mental health worries to seek help
NHS England has launched the first national campaign on mental health services as there never has been a more important time to look after the mental health of the nation.
19 November 2020
Kent Sheds Programme Seeks New Health Champions
The Step by Step Kent Sheds programme is celebrating International Men’s Day (19 Nov) by offering men the opportunity to train as Health Champions.
18 November 2020
Alcohol Awareness Week - Interview with Mark Holmes
Read about Mark Holmes, Peer support worker as part of Alcohol Awareness Week
16 September 2020
KMPT Annual General Meeting and new Non-executive directors
10 September 2020
Text Support Service reminder for World Suicide Prevention Day
07 September 2020
Vocational Rehabilitation team wins prestigious HSJ Value Award
The Vocational Rehabilitation team has been awarded the HSJ Value Ward 2020 at the HSJ Value Awards 20201
27 July 2020
Complex Emotional Difficulties – seeing the person behind the diagnosis
Living with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder (PD) can be frustrating, not only for the individual diagnosed but also for their families and friends who are all too often left feeling confused, ill informed and furthermore with little idea how to best support their loved one.
