by JoClark | Apr 4, 2020 | Dartford Council, Dartford News, Families, Health, NHS, Welfare
Kent residents are being reminded to avoid unnecessary travel and popular open spaces this weekend as efforts continue to curb the spread of Covid-19. With the weather set to be glorious, members of the Kent Resilience Forum including district and borough councils,...
by JoClark | Mar 24, 2020 | Dartford News, Health, NHS, Welfare
An NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said: “We need donors to keep donating as normal in Kent. Our sessions and donor centres are still open around the country. Travel to blood donation sessions is essential to the NHS. Our stock levels are currently good but we...
by JoClark | Mar 24, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford Council, Dartford News, Health, NHS, Welfare
The impact of Coronavirus, COVID-19 within the charitable sector in Kent will be unprecedented and Kent Community Foundation has responded with a new Emergency Fund With immediate effect Kent Community Foundation will be supporting charities and community groups...
by JoClark | Feb 27, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Dartford Sport, Health
A long-term asthma sufferer is out to prove the condition needn’t hold you back as she prepares to take part in this years Virgin London Marathon 2020 at their 40th Anniversary event. Renee will be hitting the ground running on Sunday 26th April, as she takes on...
by JoClark | Feb 26, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford Entertainment, Dartford News, Entertainment, Health, Welfare, What's On?, Where to go locally
The Teenage Cancer Trust is the only charity in the UK dedicated to helping young people age 13 to 24 impacted by cancer. They help 7 young people who are diagnosed with cancer every day, supporting them before, during and after treatment. Teenagers and young adults...
by JoClark | Feb 20, 2020 | Dartford News, Health, NHS, Welfare
For the first time in more than five years, cancer services in Kent and Medway have hit the national target for the 62-day performance standard. Cancer teams from the four hospital trusts in Kent and Medway made sure 85.6 per cent of their patients seen in December...
