by JoClark | Jul 1, 2020 | Dartford News, Health, NHS
Patients in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley are advised that the walk-in GP service at White Horse, Northfleet, ended on 30 June 2020. This is the first step towards implementing an urgent treatment centre in the area, as part of the Government’s Long Term Plan. An...
by JoClark | May 14, 2020 | Health, Dartford News, Dartford Schools, NHS
Two year seven pupils at The Leigh UTC in Dartford are supporting front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by making 3D printed face shields for their local community Students Max Leachman and Harley Sands, who attend The Leigh UTCon Brunel Way, are putting...
by JoClark | Apr 29, 2020 | Dartford News, Families, Health, NHS, Welfare
We need to hear YOUR Corona story How are Kent’s health and social care services supporting you right now? Patient organisation, Healthwatch Kent, is calling on Kent residents to get in touch and tell them how our health and social care services are coping during the...
by JoClark | Apr 24, 2020 | Dartford Business, Dartford News, Dartford Schools, Health, NHS
North Kent College have begun the production of vital PPE equipment, face visors, for local NHS Trusts during the Covid-19 outbreak. The College put out an appeal to employers who they have working with to see if they could either source materials or donate supplies...
by JoClark | Apr 10, 2020 | Dartford News, Dartford Charities, Families, Health, NHS, Welfare
ellenor’s Chief Executive praises staff for their dedication to patients living with life-limiting or terminal illness in Kent. ellenor provides specialised hospice care for patients of all ages at its hospice in Gravesend, through its community palliative care teams...
by JoClark | Apr 8, 2020 | Dartford News, Health, Local Comment, NHS, Welfare
It’s possibly the biggest challenge the NHS has ever faced, but despite the daily pressures of COVID-19, staff at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) found a little time to virtually record a song to motivate colleagues and encourage the public to stay...
