by JoClark | Mar 23, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Health, Welfare
Walking has taken a back seat through lockdown, with the average UK adult reaching just 2,700 steps a day – a quarter of the recommended amount.A survey by Alzheimer’s Society shows that in the South East of England, the average daily step count sits just...
by JoClark | Mar 23, 2021 | Children, Dartford Charities
For just £5 a month, you could join We Are Beams 50/50 lottery. Half of all the income supports Beams work with disabled children and their families and half is paid out in cash prizes every month. The more members that join the bigger the prize fund! In 2020 We...
by JoClark | Mar 23, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Health, Welfare
Meeting up to exchange ideas and offer support has always been at the heart of hospice charity ellenor’s vital services. But sadly, Covid restrictions have had a huge impact on wellbeing groups for patients and their families. Determined to keep their Living Well...
by JoClark | Feb 18, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Families
For the very first time, YMCA Thames Gateway will come together with 11 other YMCAs across England to take part in a mammoth virtual Sleep Easy event on Friday, 26 March, with the aim of raising vital funds to help tackle the root causes of youth homelessness. And so,...
by JoClark | Feb 18, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Health
Individuals and organisations in Kent who have gone the extra mile to support people affected by dementia over the past year could be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony.Nominations are now open for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Heroes Awards 2021...
by JoClark | Jan 22, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Welfare
As temperatures across the country plummet, Battersea is offering advice to dog and cat owners to help keep their much-loved pets warm this winter. Anna Hemmings, Centre Manager at Battersea Brands Hatch said: “Just like humans, some of our pets will need a little...
