are you vulnerable?
Are you an adult who receives care?
Are you the relative, or friend, of someone who does? Do you consider yourself vulnerable? Do you know someone that could be vulnerable? Then this announcement is for you.
19 May 2022
News
Can you claim carers support if you have recently moved to the UK?
Can you claim carers support if you have recently moved to the UK?
The short answer is yes! But it can be complicated so we have more detail for you.
18 May 2022
Advice and Information
hypertension
You probably don’t know if you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure (which is also known as hypertension) rarely has noticeable symptoms; so if you have it, you’re unlikely to realise it. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
17 May 2022
Advice and Information
dementia
When is getting old, not just getting old?
So many of us put memory loss down to old age; but that’s not always true.
16 May 2022
Advice and Information
Helping someone to get their blood test results
Helping people to get the care that they need
2,395 people came to us this month either to tell us their experience of using health or social care services, or seek information.
12 May 2022
News
what did you tell us in March?
What did you tell us in March?
2,395 of you came to us in March to share your experience of using health and social care services or to seek information.
12 May 2022
Report
Fibromyalgia
Have you heard of Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a long term condition that causes pain all over the body. It’s also known as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). It can be quite common – Lady Gaga has it!
12 May 2022
Advice and Information
changes to the homeless service in Kent
Changes to the way homeless people are supported in Kent
Kent County Council has recently agreed its budget for 2022/23. It’s been well known that the Council needs to make significant savings this year and that they would have to make tough decisions and one of those is about the homeless service.
9 May 2022
News
loneliness
9 million people in the UK are lonely right now. Are you one of them?
Everyone can feel lonely at some point in their life.
9 May 2022
News
Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows half of adults in the South East find dental charges unfair amid escalating costs of living. 45% of people in the South East told us they struggle to get an NHS dental appointment.
9 May 2022
News
cancer
How much do you know about Ovarian Cancer?
Here are some facts about ovarian cancer:
8 May 2022
Advice and Information
loneliness
9 million people in the UK are lonely right now. Are you one of them?
Everyone can feel lonely at some point in their life. Loneliness affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can cause us real emotional pain and can impact on our physical and mental health.
6 May 2022
Advice and Information