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...
by JoClark | Apr 8, 2020 | Children, Dartford News, Education, Families, Health, Welfare
Sam Ryan’s Blog for My Bluewater Tutor – April 2020 I suspect, like me, your first thought about your children at the moment is managing their personal safety and keeping them away from any kind of contact with Covid-19 or anyone that may be carrying it. After...
by JoClark | Apr 8, 2020 | Dartford News, Dartford Council, Health, NHS, Welfare
This week, 16 Kent MPs signed a letter that has been sent to Kent’s judiciary. The purpose of the cross party letter is to convey their view that emergency workers deserve protection from those that deliberately cough or spit at emergency workers. It was with...
by JoClark | Apr 4, 2020 | Dartford News, Dartford Council, 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 | Welfare, Dartford News, Health, NHS
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...