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…
‘Healthy changes start with little changes’ – that’s the message from the Better Health campaign which is supported by One You Kent services to help people lose weight and get active. Kent residents who are facing increasing health issues from poor key lifestyle behaviours including inactivity and unhealthy eating, along with smoking and drinking too…
Kent food businesses are being urged to get support now to comply with allergy labelling laws after spot checks by Kent County Council’s (KCC) Trading Standards revealed new rules are not always being followed. Under Natasha’s Law, which came into force on 1 October 2021, food that is pre-packaged on the same premises it is…
As 2022 gets underway, many of us are looking towards setting some New Year’s Resolutions. The Better Health Smoke Free campaign – supported by One You Kent smoking cessation services – is here to help with free proven NHS tools and support to quit this January. Giving up smoking is good for your health, and…
As the threat from Covid-19 continues, especially with the exponential speed at which the Omicron variant spreads, Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) partners continue to work together to manage the impact of the virus across the county. The forum includes representatives from Kent County Council and Medway Council, Kent and Medway NHS, Kent Fire and Rescue…
Kent County Council has launched a winter health campaign celebrating Kent and Medway’s hard-working key workers. Now running on buses and posters, with support online, the campaign reminds us all of the steps we can take to stay well this winter. A teacher, pharmacist, store assistant and a nurse all feature with a reminder that,…
“Life was very challenging. I ended up through the pandemic being on my own getting very, very lonely. Sometimes the phone wouldn’t ring for weeks and I wouldn’t see anybody at all.” Sadly Mrs B’s experience of feeling lonely is more common than many of us might think. According to Age UK, half a million…
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…
Concerns that changes in drinking habits and levels of alcohol consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are causing increasing health issues, are leading health experts to remind residents they can ‘Know Your Score’ with a simple online quiz and find steps to cut back. Estimates show the majority of people in Kent (approximately three-quarters) drink…
After a successful summer of fun, healthy activities for children and young people, preparations are already underway for an even more exciting offer during the Christmas holidays. In the school summer holidays, delivered as part of the Kent County Council-led Reconnect: Kent Children and Young People programme, more than 4,000 four to 16-year-olds enjoyed healthy,…
Food vouchers will be provided for Kent families whose children are entitled to benefits-related Free School Meals this October half-term. Kent County Council has today (Thursday, October 14) announced it will fund one £15 food voucher per eligible child or young person, which can be used in supermarkets and local shops. KCC will fund the…
Kent residents are being reminded of local support services this World Mental Health Day (10 October) including the ‘Every Mind Matters’ Mind Plan with practical tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, sleep better and feel more in control. New research from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID)…