The Leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter has led calls for a new hospital to be built in Canterbury with consultant-led A&E and specialist services, alongside continuing accident and emergency services at William Harvey and QEQM. The NHS in east Kent has been working with KCC, health professionals and the public on how to…
Kent County Council is calling for the Department of Health to reconsider its plans to change funding of community pharmacies, over fears it could lead to dozens of rural and suburban sites closing. KCC Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, Graham Gibbens is writing on behalf of the council to express concerns…
Patients at the Northgate Medical Practice in Canterbury are being given extra support to make long term lifestyle changes in an effort to improve their health. Local NHS Health Trainer Ellie McEwan from Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is now available at the surgery three days a week to dispense practical advice and support…