by JoClark | Apr 4, 2020 | Dartford Council, Dartford News, 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 | Apr 3, 2020 | Dartford News, Families, Welfare
With pet owners across Kent in isolation, Battersea has released some tips and tricks to keep dogs entertained and active – using everyday items like cardboard boxes and blankets. While people are permitted to leave the house once a day for exercise, there are many...
by JoClark | Mar 24, 2020 | Dartford News, Health, NHS, Welfare
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...
by JoClark | Feb 26, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford Entertainment, Dartford News, Entertainment, Health, Welfare, What's On?, Where to go locally
The Teenage Cancer Trust is the only charity in the UK dedicated to helping young people age 13 to 24 impacted by cancer. They help 7 young people who are diagnosed with cancer every day, supporting them before, during and after treatment. Teenagers and young adults...
by JoClark | Feb 25, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Welfare
YMCA Thames Gateway is calling on local residents to come together and sleep rough for one night in March to support local, homeless young people. The local youth charity, which has had a presence in Dartford since 1883, is...
