NHS One You teams are gearing up for a series of special events in east Kent over the festive period which will provide free on-the-spot Health Checks and health ‘MOTs’ in local venues including high streets and pubs. Throughout December 2018 and January 2019, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust’s One You advisors will be…
Health experts across Kent and Medway are urging those most at risk from flu to protect themselves and their families by taking up the offer of a free flu jab. The latest statistics for England and the South East region show that excess winter deaths reached a record high last year* and the Office for…
It’s Alcohol Awareness Week and Kent residents are being reminded of the dangers of drinking too much and where they can find support services. Alcohol addiction can ruin lives and have lasting impact on families for generations. Drinking too much can have long term effects on you emotional and physical health. Luckily, the majority of…
A special conference has been held in Kent today, highlighting how taking care of mental wellbeing can have positive effects on both health and productivity. This World Mental Health Day (10 October), Kent Police, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Kent County Council joined forces to invite businesses to a conference looking at mental health…
A special event has been held today, bringing together organisations from across Kent and Medway to encourage more people to become regularly active and benefit their long-term health. Led by Kent Sport and supported by Kent County Council’s Public Health team, the conference at the Detling Showground was attended by 150 people from 75 different…
Flu vaccination is part of the Stay Well This Winter campaign, a joint initiative from NHS England and Public Health England, supported by Kent County Council, to help the public ward off common winter illnesses. Flu is a highly infectious disease and can lead to serious complications if you have a long-term health condition like…
Kent County Council’s partner, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS), has issued an update on the ongoing fire at Westwood industrial estate in Margate. The blaze, which started more than a week ago on Saturday, September 15, is expected to require firefighters to have a presence on site until late October. Today KFRS released two videos offering…
Kent County Council is backing the national Stoptober campaign starting next month, supporting smokers to sign up and stub out. With data showing that 16.3% of Kent residents are smokers, KCC is promoting the Public Health England campaign by reminding residents of the support services available in Kent for those who want to quit. KCC…
New funding is being announced on World Suicide Prevention Day (10th Sept) for innovative community-based Kent projects to help reduce the numbers of people taking their own lives. Led by health providers and local authorities from the Kent and Medway Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP), groups are being offered between £500 and £5000 to support…
The heatwave alert for Kent has been ramped up again, leading to advice for vulnerable residents such as the old, the very young, and people with chronic or severe illness who could be at extra risk. The level three warning means high temperatures have been reached and the sustained hot weather could lead to an…
Summer holidays are already underway and there’s no better place for children to spend their time off than right here in Kent. Kent County Council, along with its partner agencies, is offering a wealth of activities across the county so whether your child loves sport or reading, is a fan of Disney and Star Wars,…
The heatwave alert for Kent has been ramped up, leading to advice for vulnerable residents such as the old, the very young, and people with chronic or severe illness who could be at extra risk. The level three warning means high temperatures have been reached and the sustained hot weather could lead to an increase…