Health experts from One You Kent will be offering free social media sessions on how to quit smoking, eat a healthier diet, cut down on alcohol or just feel better about life from today (Tuesday, May 26). Advisors for the programme will be offering 10 to 15 minute sessions throughout the week that people can…
Public Health England has confirmed further coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Kent, bringing the total to 4835 in Kent and 760 in Medway (26 May). This equates to a rate per 100,000 of population – 294.4 for Kent and 266.7 for Medway. The Public Health England figures are issued on a daily basis and are based…
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Kent residents are being urged to join their local Sheds project which aims to support wellbeing by encouraging people to make friends, share skills and support their local community. During the current social distancing guidelines, a number of Sheds have adapted to offer members support on a virtual…
Kent and Medway residents are being reminded of support services available during COVID-19 as Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) highlights the theme of kindness. Health partners and providers, local authorities, emergency services and community groups across the county are working together to provide local support services to help people’s mental wellbeing during the ongoing…
A mental health and wellbeing online platform for young people has been extended for all young people across Kent. As part of the Headstart Kent Programme, the Kooth digital mental health support service has already given one in five young people, aged 10 to 16, easy access to an online community of peers and a…
Key workers continuing to provide a vital role during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are reminding Kent residents to stay at home this weekend and avoid putting a strain on the NHS. Councils, emergency services and the NHS are working together day and night to ensure people across the county are receiving the support they need.…
Health partners and providers, local authorities and emergency services across Kent and Medway are working together to provide information on local support services to help people’s mental wellbeing during the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic crisis. Information is available at www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing for people experiencing bereavement and loss, debt and financial difficulties, pregnant women and new mums…
A new text service has been launched across Kent and Medway for people of all ages needing mental health support. As part of the Release the Pressure campaign, the texts are free on all major mobile networks and the service is provided by SHOUT and the Crisis Text Line. By texting the word “Kent” or…
Organisations across Kent and Medway are being encouraged to support Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters platform which has launched new advice, focussed on looking after people’s mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has been updated after new data shows over 4 in 5 (85.2% ) Brits are worried about the effect that…
Ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend, residents across Kent and Medway are being reminded to avoid unnecessary travel to coastal areas, parks and other popular open spaces as part of potentially life-saving measures against the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19). Members of the Kent Resilience Forum including district councils, Kent County Council, Medway Council, emergency…
Kent County Council is working in close partnership with all organisations to ensure health and social care systems are prepared for further increases in the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Public Health England has today (10th March) confirmed a fifth case of Coronavirus in Kent and there are two confirmed cases in Medway. Click here…
Specialists from Public Health England (PHE) are working with Kent County Council and NHS colleagues following a confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The case is now in a treatment centre in London. Dr James Mapstone, Acting Regional Director, Public Health England South of England, said: “Public Health England is contacting people who…