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Mental health first aiders Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) are trained to listen and to spot the early signs of mental ill-health in others. They are taught to confidently signpost to…
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If you have an illness or injury that won’t go away, including persistent vomiting, ear pain, stomach ache or back ache, make an appointment with your GP practice team. You can contact…
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In 2023 all four Trusts that make up the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) approved a Collaboration Agreement (CA), meaning the network can become a single service alongside the existing joint…
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To keep asthma better controlled…
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Winter vaccines for health and social care workers
Health and social care staff are eligible for the free flu and Covid-19 vaccines this autumn (2024). If you are vaccinated but catch flu or Covid-19 this winter, you are likely to have milder…
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Several community pharmacies across England offer a free NHS blood pressure check for patients meeting the below criteria. Those without a current diagnosis of hypertension (high blood pressure)…
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Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley
Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Health and Care Partnership (HCP) is a partnership of NHS organisations, councils and the local community. Our aim is to reduce health inequalities and provide the…
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Many of us become more forgetful as we get older and you may be worried that it’s a sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. There can be many reasons why you or someone close to you…
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Children, young people and young adults’ emotional wellbeing and mental health
The NHS Long Term Plan sets out the priorities for expanding children and young people’s mental health services. It aims to widen access to services closer to home, reduce…
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Managing medical conditions Many people manage long term medical conditions and still live a fulfilling life. Chronic illness can be difficult, especially when balancing symptoms with a job, but…
