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 | Dec 2, 2019 | Dartford Council, Dartford News, Families, Welfare
People in vulnerable households could claim free help to stay safe in their homes through a new partnership in Dartford, led by UK Power Networks. The electricity network operator has teamed up with Dartford Borough Council and Thames Water to raise awareness of free...
by JoClark | Nov 6, 2019 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Familly, Health, 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 | Sep 27, 2019 | Dartford Council, Dartford News, 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 | Aug 30, 2019 | Dartford News, Health, NHS, Welfare
During Organ Donation Week, September 2 to 8, NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed by an organ transplant. Last year, 123 people in Kent had...
by JoClark | Aug 30, 2019 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Health, Welfare, Where to go locally
Kent’s Wellbeing Link is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led community organisation providing support groups for anyone whose life is affected by loneliness, isolation, or health conditions. For many the issues of loneliness, isolation and ill health are only too real....
