Doctors in Kent and Medway are urging parents and guardians to make sure their children have a flu vaccine. This year, two- and three-year olds and all primary school children will be offered the flu vaccination on the NHS. For most children, the vaccine is a quick nasal spray, making administration quick, painless and easy.…
A new Kent Money Advice Hub is being launched today, 28 November 2022, to support people who are struggling financially or need help to manage the increasing cost of living. The service is available for anyone who is worried about money and aims to encourage those who may be reluctant to come forward for money…
The work of a partnership that is supporting people in Kent with financial guidance has been recognised at a national award event. A team from Kent County Council’s (KCC) Helping Hands financial hardship scheme in conjunction with the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) won highly commended from the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation in…
Kent’s health leaders are supporting calls by England’s top medics for people at risk of suffering from flu and Covid to ensure they get their free NHS vaccinations this winter. A new country-wide marketing campaign urging millions of eligible people to get their flu and Covid booster vaccines to top up their immunity is underway,…
Worries over money, housing, heating and food can affect our mental wellbeing, causing stress, anxiety and depression. Ahead of World Mental Health Day (10 October), which this year is themed ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’, we are highlighting just some of the support available in Kent and Medway. NHS Kent…
KCC’s award-winning country parks will be increasing their emphasis on educational opportunities in the future under plans proposed in the service’s new five-year strategy. A total of 11 aims are outlined in the strategy, which will be open to public consultation from 4 October to 12 December. . The strategy’s overall vision is “to…
A Maidstone-based mental health charity, which is part funded by Kent County Council, is urging people this World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to access free suicide prevention and awareness training. Mid Kent Mind is launching a video to encourage people to think about the steps everyone can take to support someone who may be…
Kent residents are being encouraged to share their views and experiences of local drug and alcohol services, and help shape a new five-year strategy. Overseen by the Kent Substance Misuse Alliance – a partnership of key organisations including councils, Kent Police, emergency services and health providers – the strategy aims to tackle drug and alcohol…
As we experience another extreme heat warning across the county, please take some practical steps before you head out and about in Kent over the next few days. That’s the message from the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF), a partnership of emergency services, organisations and agencies who work together to plan and prepare for a multitude…
The heat health alert for Kent has been ramped up, leading to advice for vulnerable residents such as the elderly, 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…
A hot weather warning has been announced, leading to advice by Kent’s public health experts to help vulnerable residents stay safe and well. The level two alert has been triggered by a Met Office forecast of a 60 per cent probability of heat health criteria being met between Tuesday 9 August and Friday 12 August.…
20 July 2022 The heat alert for Kent has now dropped to level 2 but some issues are still expected as a result of the extreme heat earlier this week and residents are urged to keep following common sense advice. With temperatures in the mid-to-high 20 degrees Celsius expected for the rest of this week…