by JoClark | Dec 9, 2019 | Children, Dartford News, Families, Health, NHS, Welfare
100 people in Kent are facing Christmas on the waiting list for an organ transplant. They join more than 6,000 people across the UK, including over 180 children, awaiting a life-saving gift. Families in Kent are being urged to share their organ donation decision this...
by JoClark | Nov 6, 2019 | Health, Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Familly, 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...
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...
by JoClark | Sep 27, 2019 | Dartford News, Dartford Council, 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...
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...
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...