Public Health England has confirmed further coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Kent, bringing the total to 455 in Kent and 98 in Medway (1 April). Public Health England does not reveal any more than the minimum information that is necessary for public health protection purposes because individuals have a right to have their identity and personal…
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…
Breastfeeding mothers are being celebrated and supported, thanks to the ‘Beside You’ campaign which is now launching across Kent on Valentine’s Day. ‘Beside You’ is an online resource giving support and advice to breastfeeding women, with an aim to normalise breastfeeding in Kent and Medway. It initally started in Medway and is now being extended…
A Change4Life Sugar Swaps promotion is underway with help and information in Kent for families with young children to make healthier food choices. According to PHE, on average, children are consuming eight more sugar cubes every day than the recommended amount, equivalent to around 2,800 excess sugar cubes per year. Children have already exceeded the…
This Children’s Mental Health Week, young people in Kent are being invited to visit a new website designed to help keep them emotionally healthy – and there is a separate site aimed at helping parents support their children’s mental health too. MoodSpark (www.moodspark.org.uk) has been developed for young people in Kent, with young people in…
Severe weather forecast for the South East could cause major health risks and Kent County Council is reminding residents of simple steps to help vulnerable friends, families and neighbours. A level two cold weather alert has been announced for the region by the Met Office which triggers actions in the NHS, public health, social care…
‘New Year, New You’ is the message to Kent residents who are facing increasing health issues from poor lifestyle behaviours including inactivity and unhealthy eating. Along with smoking and drinking too much alcohol, these can have long term effects on people’s emotional and physical health, leading to an increased risk of many types of cancer,…
With the Christmas and New Year festivities now behind us, Dry January offers a good opportunity to tackle your drinking – with support available in Kent, not just for this month but throughout the year. ‘Know Your Score’ is the simple online quiz for Kent residents to see if the amount of alcohol they are…
With cold and wintry weather predicted over the next few days, families across Kent are being urged to follow a few simple measures to keep their loved ones safe and healthy. A level two cold weather alert has been announced for Kent by the Met Office which triggers actions in the NHS, public health, social…
As part of National HIV Testing Awareness Week, Kent residents are being urged to ‘Give HIV the finger: a finger-prick test is all it takes’ by clicking quickly and easily online for home testing kits. Latest figures show the prevalence of HIV in people aged 15 to 59-years-old in Kent is lower than the national average,…
Kent residents are being encouraged to ‘Know Your Score’ and during this Alcohol Awareness Week, take a simple online quiz to see if the amount of alcohol they are drinking could be affecting their emotional, mental and physical health. Figures show the majority of people (79%) drink sensibly and in safe limits but in Kent, approximately 254,000…