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Who we are
We are a team of multiskilled professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of school aged children living in Medway. Our School Health team is made up of; Specialist School Nurses, School Staff Nurses, Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners, Specialist learning Disability Nurses, Safeguarding Nurses and National Child Measurement Programme practitioners. We offer support to children and families at school, in homes, clinic settings and in the community
Medway School Nursing Service – Universal & Targeted Support
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What we do
The School Health team is focussed on promoting the health and wellbeing of School aged children living in Medway. We can offer support and advice on many areas including:
- Healthy lifestyles and growth
- Emotional wellbeing
- Toileting
- Sleep
- Behaviour
- Managing long term conditions and complex needs in school
- Healthy relationships
- Puberty and growing up
- Staying safe and much more.
We have a good working relationship with other services in Medway and can help signpost and refer you to services to better meet your child’s needs.
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How can I access the service
If you would like to refer a school aged child to our service, please complete and return our referral.
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What if my child isn’t accessing education in school
If your child is not in education, employment or training or they are electively home educated, they can still access the full range of school nursing services, provided they live in Medway. If they do not live in Medway, school nursing should be accessed in their local area.
We have a referral form that can be completed by either a professional or a parent, and will soon have a young person referral form available on our website too. Once we receive a referral, it is assessed to confirm we are the most appropriate service and the referrer will be informed of next steps.
For secondary aged young people, we offer a confidential text messaging service called Chathealth. This is an NHS approved service allowing young people to text directly through to a school nurse based in Medway for support and advice on any health worries or concerns they may have. The number is 07480 635786
Appointments can be booked in clinic based settings, as well as other community venues such as family hubs. We may also see the child in their own home.
If you have any questions, or are unsure whether we are the correct service, please contact 0300 123 3444.
From 23rd March 2026, if you are referring in to School Health for emotional wellbeing concerns, the referral will be declined.
North Kent Mind will be the new provider for this support in Medway and are now accepting referrals. To make a referral, please use the link and complete the referral form – Self-Referrals and Enquiries – North Kent Mind
The Medway Therapeutic Alliance will begin offering support from 1st April 2026. After this date, North Kent Mind will contact you to explain next steps and what to expect from the service.
Non-urgent advice: Forms
School nursing team video
Chat Health
Did you know you can text a School Nurse if you need support? Anything from relationships, mental health, bullying, alcohol, self harm, healthy eating, drugs and smoking If you attend a Medway School, you can text a school nurse on 07480 635 786
Contact us
Contact us on 0300 123 3444 (option 4) if you have any questions.
If you have an urgent concern for the health and wellbeing of a child, please consult your GP/ attend A&E. You can also call 999 in an emergency or 111.
Published on: 26 March, 2025
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