by DLiving | Oct 7, 2022 | Dartford Charities, Education, Local Comment, Welfare
Greenhithe and Stone based Mary’s Child has launched its Digital Hub to help combat the growing issue of digital poverty. Jointly funded by the Kent Community Foundation and the ASDA Foundation the Mary’s Child Digital Hub provides three lap tops and a printer,...
by DLiving | May 8, 2022 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Welfare
On Friday 29 th April, Dartford’s Member of Parliament, Gareth Johnson and his assistant Ursula Hudson, visited North Kent Mind’s office based at The Almshouses in Dartford. North Kent Mind’s CEO Justin Bateman, along with Deputy CEO Richard Giles, were there to greet...
by DLiving | Apr 23, 2022 | Dartford Business, Health, Welfare
Research reveals that a ‘low satiety response’ makes it harder to lose weight – and shows how to beat it Millions of people in the UK are struggling to manage their weight, with serious health implications for themselves and for our hard-pressed health services....
by DLiving | Nov 23, 2021 | Dartford Business, Health, Welfare
A local home care company is gearing up for a sharp rise in demand for its services, which in turn has led to new employment opportunities for people in the area who want to start or further a career in care. Each year, Home Instead Dartford sees a 50% seasonal uplift...
by DLiving | Oct 28, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Welfare
Kent County Council has appointed grant-maker Kent Community Foundation to administer a £300,000 fund to help charities and community groups adversely affected by the pandemic Following the success of Kent County Council’s first Strategic Recovery Fund which Kent...
by JoClark | Sep 15, 2021 | Children, Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Families, Health, Welfare
CXK has launched a new peer mentoring programme in Kent and Medway aimed at supporting young people with additional needs to improve their skills and connect with other young people in their community. The project has been funded to prioritise support for young people...
