JOIN ELLENOR FOR THEIR LIGHTS OF LOVE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

by JoClark | Nov 6, 2019 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Familly, Health, Welfare, Where to go locally

“Christmas can be a wonderful time for many, but we are reminded every year of how difficult it can be for some.  It is a real milestone for friends and families after a loss and we recognise the importance of stopping for a moment and celebrating the lives of...

ELLENOR HOSPICE FIRE WALK 2019

by JoClark | Oct 22, 2019 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Health

Walk over hot coals to support your local hospice! Put your bravery to the test at ellenor’s Fire Walk 2019, an unforgettable night of fun, fire and friends all in support of your local hospice. You don’t need any experience, just a big dose of...

Public consultation events to be held on the future location of an Urgent Treatment Centre

by JoClark | Sep 27, 2019 | Dartford Council, Dartford News, Health, NHS, Welfare

NHS Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting local residents to come forward with their views on the future site of a new Urgent Treatment Centre. A series of three public consultation events are being held across the CCG area to give...

Funds Raised for Jeans for Genes at Efes Turkish Feeding Frenzy

by JoClark | Sep 27, 2019 | Children, Dartford Business, Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Families, Health

Organised by Dartford restaurant owner, Jemal Akkus and local Councillor David Mote, over sixty friends and family enjoyed a three-course Turkish meal and belly dancing at Efes for a special Jeans for Genes event, which raised £1,046 for Genetic Disorders UK. It is...

The public are invited to the Annual General Meeting of NHS Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) on Tuesday 24 September 2019.

by JoClark | Sep 20, 2019 | Dartford News, Health, NHS

The focus will be on the CCG’s performance and achievements over the financial year 2018-19, which included coming out of NHS England’s ‘special measures.’ There will also be a look ahead at the coming year as we move towards transformational changes to the...

Urgent appeal for Kent families to talk about organ donation

by JoClark | Aug 30, 2019 | Dartford News, Health, NHS, Welfare

During Organ Donation Week, September 2 to 8, NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed by an organ transplant. Last year, 123 people in Kent had...