The number of children in Kent and Medway taking the recommended level of physical exercise has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The latest results from Sport England’s “Active Lives Children and Young People Survey”, which covers the 2021-22 academic year, shows that activity levels have recovered. They are now at pre-pandemic levels with more than 14,000…
Kent County Council (KCC) has been successful in securing £565,439 from Active Travel England to support the better design, planning and development of walking, cycling and wheeling schemes in Kent. The grant received from the Active Travel England’s Capability Fund will be used by KCC and council partners across the county to increase the resource…
2022 has been a tumultuous year – for the world; for our country, which lost its longest-reigning monarch and saw three Prime Ministers hold office; and also for all of us here in Kent. In addition to the effects of the invasion of Ukraine, we have seen record arrivals from small boat crossings of the…
Nearly 40,000 fewer adults in Kent are meeting government guidelines for physical activity than before the coronavirus pandemic. To help address this reduction, Kent Sport has announced a new fund to help groups and clubs with their efforts to increase public participation. The latest results from Sport England’s Active Lives Adults Survey, highlight the on-going…
Improving your wellbeing just became more affordable thanks to Everyday Active, a new initiative encouraging greater physical activity for Kent residents. Everyday Active is a campaign from the Kent and Medway Active Partnership – Kent Sport – which has teamed up with the Heart of Kent Hospice. For residents who would like to be a…
The Leader of Kent County Council, Roger Gough, has announced the appointment of his new top team following the local elections on May 6. The new cabinet members appointed today (Friday) are, in alphabetical order: Clair Bell – Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health David Brazier – Cabinet Member for Highways and…
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…
Swift actions have already been taken to improve care for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), following a critical letter from Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) and the CQC (Care Quality Commission). Kent County Council and the NHS are working together on a joint strategy to improve care…
Public Health England (PHE) has released a new film showing the devastating harms from smoking and how these can be avoided by switching to an e-cigarette or using another type of quit aid. The film has been released as part of PHE’s Health Harms campaign, which is supported by Kent County Council in encouraging smokers…
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…
Visitors to this year’s Kent County Show were encouraged to take control of their health as the theme of the Kent County Council stand promoted One You Kent and won a top award for its efforts. The stand took first place for ‘best large trade stand’ after 1000 people came and chatted with health advisors…