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 | Jan 22, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Welfare
As temperatures across the country plummet, Battersea is offering advice to dog and cat owners to help keep their much-loved pets warm this winter. Anna Hemmings, Centre Manager at Battersea Brands Hatch said: “Just like humans, some of our pets will need a little...
by JoClark | Jan 20, 2021 | Dartford Business, Dartford News, Welfare
A local care company is urging jobseekers from all walks of life to bring their valuable skills to the care sector. As the pandemic brings unemployment and an uncertain future for the job market, Home Instead, which has 50 care roles to fill, is urging local people to...
by JoClark | Dec 18, 2020 | Dartford Business, Dartford News, Families, Welfare
National Grid and Bericote Properties have teamed up with the YMCA Thames Gateway to deliver 150 Happiness Hampers to struggling families in Dartford, just in time for Christmas. National Grid is currently working to replace the substation at Littlebrook, Dartford in...
