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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Connect to Support Kent

WebCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness …

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Heart Conditions Connect to Support Kent

WebCongenital heart conditions occur when there’s an abnormality or defect with the structure of the heart of a developing foetus while inside the mother’s womb. A baby …

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Health conditions Connect to Support Kent

WebFor help from a GP – use your GP surgery's website, use an online service or app, or call the surgery. For urgent medical help – use the NHS 111 online service, or …

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Stroke Connect to Support Kent

WebStrokes can cause weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, and can result in problems with co-ordination and balance. Many people also experience extreme …

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Arthritis Connect to Support Kent

WebEnteropathic Arthritis – a form of chronic inflammatory arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the 2 main types being ulcerative colitis and Crohn's …

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Healthy, happy and connected Connect to Support Kent

WebHealthy, happy and connected. Being active is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise not only strengthens muscles and improves heart health, but it also enhances …

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Health and wellbeing Connect to Support Kent

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Cancer Connect to Support Kent

WebA cervical screening test (previously known as a smear test) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the …

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NHS Health Checks Connect to Support Kent

WebNHS Health Checks are provided free of charge to Kent residents aged 40 to 74 years old who have not previously been diagnosed with a long term condition, such as heart …

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Depression and anxiety Connect to Support Kent

WebDepression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms. They range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the …

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HIV and AIDS Connect to Support Kent

WebHIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that damages the cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight everyday infections and disease. AIDS …

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Autism Connect to Support Kent

WebAutism. Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people. It also affects how a person makes sense of the world around …

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Falls prevention Connect to Support Kent

WebFalls prevention courses. Falls are a major health issue, particularly among adults aged 65 or older, or anyone with an impairment which affects balance and stability. Working with …

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Deaf and hearing impairment Connect to Support Kent

WebHearing loss can have many different causes. For example: sudden hearing loss in one ear may be due to earwax, an ear infection, a perforated (burst) eardrum or …

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About physical disabilities Connect to Support Kent

WebHealth conditions. A physical disability is the long-term loss or impairment of part of a person’s body function, resulting in a limitation of physical functioning, mobility, dexterity, …

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About Learning Disabilities Connect to Support Kent

WebHear Me Now, by My MedUSafe, is a specially designed app for people with learning disabilities to help manage their daily lives. It provides a simple to use system that can …

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Stop Smoking Connect to Support Kent

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End of life care Connect to Support Kent

WebEnd of life care is support for people who are in the last days, months or years of their life. The care received should help you to live as comfortably and as well as possible until …

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The Hub : Resources Connect to Support Kent

WebThe benefits of undertaking audits. Medication, local best practice guides. Infection, prevention and control. End of life guides. Building resilience. Meaningful …

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Mental health Connect to Support Kent

WebPhone 0800 107 0160 or text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential support at any time. Free expert advice from trained counsellors is available for every mental health concern, …

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Preparing for a hospital stay Connect to Support Kent

WebThe Royal Mail’s Keepsafe service will hold your mail for up to two months and deliver it to your home when you are out of hospital. Contact Royal Mail on 03457 777 888

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Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse Connect to Support Kent

WebFor help from a GP – use your GP surgery's website, use an online service or app, or call the surgery. For urgent medical help – use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if …

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