News

The stormy weather on Monday (12 December) meant a Hawkinge mother arriving at hospital in Ashford, had to give birth in the back of the family car when it was discovered she was too far into labour to move her.

It's always easy to put on the pounds at this time of year, but if you want to lose pounds and save pounds too, Shepway's free green gyms could be the answer.

The Food Standards Agency is warning people not to eat certain branded foods that have been linked to an outbreak of botulism in France.

The lower pond at Radnor Park pond in Folkestone has been fenced off by the district council after blue-green algae has been discovered in the water.

Kent Trading Standards has received reports of businesses advertising the European Health Insurance Card for £9.99 to £19.99.

Dear Editor,
Re: Life long Hawkinge smoker quits in just eight weeks

I managed to stop smoking over 10 years ago thanks to the East Kent Stop Smoking Service.

68 year old from Hawkinge has been singing the praises of the East Kent Stop Smoking Service after kicking the habit in just eight weeks.
 

The Alzheimer's Society is opening a new day support service to help people living in South East Kent who are diagnosed with early to moderate dementia.

By Lou
Spotted in the Hawkinge Health Centre; the current issue, February/March 2011, of Your Health NHS Eastern & Coastal Kent featuring our very own Dr. Peter Le Feuvre.

Active Shepway is all about getting active, not in a scary lets pump some iron sort of way, but more of a lets get groups, sports clubs and families who are interested in sport, well being, health and fitness.