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....
by JoClark | Aug 30, 2019 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Health, Welfare, Where to go locally
We all know how good it can be to chat over a cuppa – especially during tough times. When you are living with a serious illness or a disability, it can be harder. Let’s be honest, sometimes other people simply cannot understand what you are dealing with....
by JoClark | Jul 13, 2019 | Dartford Council, Dartford News, Families, Health, Local Comment, Welfare
The public are welcome at meetings of NHS Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group’s primary care commissioning committee, which are held every two months. The next one will be at: Tuesday 23 July 2019, Dartford Borough Council (Room B12),...
by JoClark | Jul 11, 2019 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Families, Health, Welfare
YMCA Thames Gateway’s CEO, Dave Ball, is taking on the gruelling 178 mile Tartan Trail cycle ride in Scotland this August, raising awareness and funds for the charity’s youth mental health work. As someone who has lived at YMCA Romford, Dave knows only too well what...
by JoClark | Jul 4, 2019 | Dartford News, Families, Welfare
Are you a private resident who needs help in your home to enable you to live safely & independently? Even if you are in work, or have savings, the Council may be able to help with financial assistance to improve your quality of life. Dartford Borough Council has...
