by JoClark | Oct 28, 2020 | Dartford Business, Dartford News, Health, Welfare, Where to go locally
Bluewater has a number of measure in place including weekly Autism friendly quiet hours, mobility vehicles for hire and free Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyards Purple Tuesday, the UK’s accessible shopping day, is taking place on 3rd November. This year, Bluewater is...
by JoClark | Oct 21, 2020 | Dartford News, Health, Welfare
Local lady, Jennie Kemp, who works as a caregiver at a local home care company, Home Instead Senior Care Dartford, came to the rescue of an elderly lady in a coffee shop by using her first aid knowledge gained through her career in care. Jennie, who is 29 and from...
by JoClark | Oct 21, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Health, Welfare
September is traditionally the month where thousands of people come together for ellenor’s popular Twilight Walk, walking the streets of Gravesend to celebrate and remember someone special as well as to honour the work of ellenor’s staff and volunteers, who make a...
by JoClark | Oct 21, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Health, Welfare
Kent Community Foundation wants to build on the fabulous community spirit shown in the county during lockdown, to reduce the number of avoidable deaths amongst the elderly this winter. Every year there are 1600 avoidable deaths in Kent and Medway. By getting involved...
by JoClark | Oct 10, 2020 | Children, Dartford Business, Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Families, Welfare
Having recently conducted a six month audit of their community pantry, the Mary’s Child charity has calculated that the produce they have collected and distributed has converted into almost 6000 meals. The food and toiletries are being donated by shoppers at ASDA...
by JoClark | Sep 19, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford Council, Dartford News, Health, Welfare
Home Instead Senior Care Dartford welcomed local MP, Gareth Johnson, to their offices last week to display the progress the business has made since opening in September 2019. The home care company, owned by husband and wife team, Ram Chandra Thapa and Christina...