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COVID-19 spring booster bookings open for Kent residents

WEBKCC Deputy Director of Public Health, Dr Ellen Schwartz, said: “We are learning to live with COVID-19 but the virus hasn’t gone away. “It means it’s still …

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Working together to improve health and care

WEBCorporate and policy. ‘We will work together to make health and wellbeing better than any partner can do alone.’. This is the vision for the Kent and Medway …

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Most vulnerable urged to get COVID spring booster

WEBKent County Council’s Deputy Director of Public Health, Dr Ellen Schwartz, said: “While we are all learning to live with COVID-19, the virus remains life-threatening …

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Call to eligible residents to get flu and COVID jabs before deadline

WEBKent County Council’s Deputy Director of Public Health, Dr Ellen Schwartz, said: “Vaccines are extremely safe and must go through the same checks as any …

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Eligible residents urged to take up vaccine offers

WEBKent County Council Director of Public Health, Dr Anjan Ghosh, said: “We are now living with COVID-19, as well as flu, and eligible groups will benefit most from …

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Get protected before COVID jab deadline

WEBGet protected before COVID jab deadline. 20 June 2023. Health and wellbeing. Social care. We are learning to live with COVID-19 – but the virus continues …

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World Mental Health Day funding boost for Kent and Medway

WEBThe Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Team is marking World Mental Health Day (10th October 2023) by announcing 11 projects dedicated to preventing …

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Stay #winterstrong against COVID-19 and flu

WEBAll eligible adults including people aged 65 and over and anyone with longterm health conditions, or pregnant, are urged to book their flu and COVID-19 …

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New Heat-Health alert for Kent

WEBThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office guidance, introduced on Tuesday (13th June), remains in force until 9am, Monday (19th June).. A …

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Together, we can transform health and care

WEBThursday, 6 July, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Great Danes Hotel, Ashford Road, Maidstone ME17 1RE. We will talk to you about: West Kent Health and Care …

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KCC backs national vaccination call

WEBThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England have joined forces with TV doctor and former Gladiator Dr Zoe …

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Active Kent & Medway launches new strategy

WEBKent County Council Director of Public Health, Dr Anjan Ghosh said: "I am excited to pledge my support to this fantastic initiative. "Moving more is a free and easy …

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Get measles jabs to stop disease spreading

WEBMedway Council’s Director of Public Health, James Williams, said: “Measles is an unpleasant illness which can lead to serious complications. The disease can be …

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Celebrating Kent’s Public Health Champions

WEBKent County Council Director of Public Health, Dr Anjan Ghosh, said: “Kellie and James sum up what our Public Health Champions initiative is all about – inspiring …

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Help for parents to buy healthy food, milk, and vitamins.

WEBKent County Council (KCC) supports the NHS Healthy Start Scheme, assisting low-income parents in purchasing healthy essentials. If you're over 10 weeks …

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You've got a friend

WEBKooth – if you are aged between 10 to 25-years-old and live in Kent and Medway, Kooth offers an online mental health community giving free, safe and …

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Call for views on future care charging

WEBKent County Council Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, Dan Watkins, said: “We’re facing ever-increasing demands for complex care …

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Kent and Medway sign up for better mental health

WEBKent County Council Deputy Director of Public Health, Dr Ellen Schwartz, said: “Mental health and substance misuse are responsible for at least a fifth of all …

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Vaccination ‘best defence’ against measles

WEBKent County Council Director of Public Health, Dr Anjan Ghosh, said:“ Measles spreads easily, can lead to serious illness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal. …

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Big Conversation to help young people with mental health

WEBOver 250 teenagers from schools across Kent and Medway will get together for this year’s Big Mental Health Conversation event – making it the biggest yet. The …

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Consultation Launched for New Drug and Alcohol Strategy

WEBIt considers the links to mental wellbeing, health inequalities and the impact COVID19 has played on these issues." "The new strategy takes a whole system …

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Parents urged to get youngsters vaccinated against flu

WEB12 October 2023. Kent County Council (KCC) is backing calls from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South East for parents to get their pre-school aged children protected …

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