For individuals, partners, families and friends living with or
affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), or anyone wishing
to understand more about HIV. Social Services can provide help and
access to information about HIV and related illness, put you in
touch with medical services, give help with benefits and housing
problems and provide home and respite care and support.
Substance misuse is an issue that can seriously affect
individuals, families and communities. To help deal with this
issue, the Kent Drug and Alcohol Action Team website has been
developed to provide comprehensive information and advice about
drugs and alcohol.
Counselling is a positive process which is often associated with
times of personal crisis. Often talking to someone who is trained
and experienced in counselling can help us get through this
difficult period. Our Counselling website provides information on
how to find a counsellor and what to expect.
Domestic Violence and abuse is an unacceptable crime which
affects people from all social and economic backgrounds, regardless
of age, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. Our website
provides information about what to do if you are or know someone
who is experiencing domestic violence.
TeleHealth technology will help you and your health
professionals to monitor your vital signs. Using the TeleHealth
equipment you will be able to take the same measurements that the
nurse or GP take at the surgery therefore avoiding frequent visits
to the surgery.
Telecare is an exciting and innovative service which provides
support to people in their own homes, with the help of technology
and community response services.