by JoClark | Mar 23, 2021 | Dartford News, Dartford Charities, Health
Nele Bohn, Ward Sister at ellenor’s inpatient ward (IPW), always knew that nursing was for her. But it wasn’t until her first placement, treating patients with cancer on an oncology ward as a student-nurse, that she saw a “different side to nursing”. “The focus wasn’t...
by JoClark | Mar 23, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Health, Welfare
Walking has taken a back seat through lockdown, with the average UK adult reaching just 2,700 steps a day – a quarter of the recommended amount.A survey by Alzheimer’s Society shows that in the South East of England, the average daily step count sits just...
by JoClark | Mar 23, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Health, Welfare
Meeting up to exchange ideas and offer support has always been at the heart of hospice charity ellenor’s vital services. But sadly, Covid restrictions have had a huge impact on wellbeing groups for patients and their families. Determined to keep their Living Well...
by JoClark | Feb 18, 2021 | Dartford Business, Dartford News, Health, Welfare
Home Instead Dartford is celebrating extraordinary client satisfaction scores, with 100% of clients saying that their caregiver has kept them safe during the pandemic. The outstanding results come a year into one of the toughest crises the social care sector has ever...
by JoClark | Feb 18, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Health
Individuals and organisations in Kent who have gone the extra mile to support people affected by dementia over the past year could be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony.Nominations are now open for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Heroes Awards 2021...
by JoClark | Dec 9, 2020 | Children, Dartford News, Health, NHS
Thousands of children in Kent and Medway who have missed out on their annual flu vaccination at school will be able to get the nasal spray at mass vaccination clinics between now and Christmas.Now, the team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) which...
