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…
A project dedicated to improving the health of people from migrant communities will start later this year after an award from the Government. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Kent County Council will receive £853,106 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to improve access to healthcare. The two-year project, which begins…
Kent residents are being encouraged to join this summer’s Active 10 campaign after clocking up 155,660 hours of walking during the same period last year. The Public Health England campaign – backed by Kent County Council – urges adults to download the free ‘Active 10’ app to help complete 10 minutes of brisk walking daily…
NHS England and Public Health England have today announced £667,000 of new funding for suicide prevention across Kent and Medway. The investment, announced today by Department for Health and Social Care, Public Health England (PHE), and NHS England marks the start of a three year programme worth £25 million that will reach the whole country…