Public Health England has confirmed further coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Kent, bringing the total to 7671 in Kent and 1049 in Medway (8 July). This equates to a rate per 100,000 of population – 489 for Kent and 377.5 for Medway. The Public Health England figures are issued on a daily basis and are based…
Another new drive-through coronavirus testing facility is opening in Kent as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing. The site at Manston Airport Car Park in Ramsgate is in addition to sites already operating in Ashford and Ebbsfleet, plus mobile testing units deployed more locally around the county including Dover, Canterbury, Folkestone, Medway,…
Positive cases from testing in the wider community (also known as pillar 2) are now available at local authority level through the Public Health England daily dashboard, following rigorous quality control of historic data and the integration of data from national Lighthouse Labs that process these tests. It is important to note that the additional…
As lockdown restrictions ease further from this weekend, health chiefs in Kent and Medway are urging people to take responsibility for keeping COVID-19 at bay. From the 4th of July, Government guidance will allow people to keep a social distance of ‘one metre plus’. Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can re-open plus two households will…
A heat health warning has been announced for Kent, leading to advice to help vulnerable residents stay safe and well. The level two alert has been triggered by a Met Office forecast of an 80 per cent probability of heat health criteria being met between Wednesday and Friday this week. Temperatures are expected to climb and…
As more children start to return to the classroom, local authorities and Public Health England have been together working to ensure a system is in place to help safeguard school communities against coronavirus. Kent County Council and Medway Council, in collaboration with Public Health England, are working proactively to manage any cases of COVID-19 in…
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…
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…