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Did you realise Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection? -
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There’s a new service called 999 BSL.
We’ve got all the details about how it works.
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Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. -
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This month is Psoriasis Month, but what do you actually know about the condition? -
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Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. -
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When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.
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What is Urology? Urology is the study of the female urinary system and male genitourinary tract. Put simply, these are parts of the body that produce, store and get rid of urine, as well as the parts involved in sexual function for men. -
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Alzheimer’s is one of several types of dementia. It’s also the most common. -
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Blood cancer is a term that's used to describe many types of cancer that affect your blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system. It happens when something goes wrong with the development of your blood cells. -
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Vascular disease affects many of us, but do you really know what it is? -
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Did you know that 2 million people in the UK right now are living with a severe sight loss that impacts on their daily lives? -
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Organ donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else. You can donate some organs while you are alive, and this is called living organ donation.
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We all have 'mental health', just as we all have 'physical health'. And just like our physical health, we can all have times when our mental health is better than others.
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October is ADHD Awareness Month and we’ve got all the info about what ADHD really is. -
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Dyspraxia is a condition that affects your physical co-ordination.
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Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but younger women and men can also get breast cancer.
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Forgotten your pill or had unprotected sex? Maybe you’re worried about something? Here’s what to do and where to go if you need help urgently. -
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Your pituitary gland is about the size of a pea and is situated in the bony hollow, just behind the bridge of your nose. -
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Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55. -
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Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.
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The NHS are making it as easy as possible to get your latest Covid booster by bringing it close to you. -
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Around 47,000 people are diagnosed with the condition in the UK every year. -
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Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. -
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AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the name used to describe a number of potentially life threatening infections and illnesses that happen when our immune system has been severely damaged by the HIV virus. -
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We will all deal with it in our own way, but if your feelings are getting too much, there is support for you. -
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Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in your large bowel. -
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There has been a widely reported increase in group A streptococci bacteria infection, particularly among children. We have the information that you need. -
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Improving vascular services report -
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Some people are born blind, but for most people sight loss or blindness can occur later. Around 340,000 people in the UK are registered as being blind or partially sighted. -
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Are you up for the challenge to go 31 days alcohol-free?! -
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Obesity is a common health problem in the UK. -
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Sexually transmitted infections (STI), also called STD’s, are a risk for everyone who is sexually active. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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We need to look after both our mental and physical health. -
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Mental health problems are very common amongst lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. We have put together a guide on how you can get the support you need if you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help. -
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Across February and March, the NHS are holding Forums attended by a Lead NHS Officer to understand the experience of Crisis services in Kent. These Forums are to guide changes and improvements, with interest in those who have been on Section 136. -
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Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. -
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If you or people around you are worried that you have an unhealthy relationship with food, you could have an eating disorder. -
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We all know that a work life balance is hard to achieve. But sometimes we need to take a moment to step back and consider what we can do to help ourselves. -
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Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday -
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Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday -
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Each May multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days.
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Each June multiple awareness raising campaigns are running, some focused on specific weeks or days. -
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Two new smoke free services are launching this year. -
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Influence domestic violence support services -
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Increasing understanding of neurodiversity and autism. -
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Healthwatch Kent visited Maidstone town centre to find out who people speak to when they have a health concern.
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Achieving change to improve your experience of health and social care is one of the main aims of Healthwatch. -
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A Windrush Day flag raising was hosted in Dartford to mark Windrush Day and the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the SSE Windrush. Organised by the North Kent Caribbean Network (NKCN) working in partnership with Cohesion Plus and Dartford Borough Council, the event took place on Monday 19th June.