Swanscombehc

12/11/2025

Thank you to those who supported our raffle at the flu clinics. We were able to raise £205.63 for the Senior's Lunch Club in Swanscombe. Raffle winners have been contacted to collect their prizes, and those who we could not contact, we will keep trying. Well done all.

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

Anti-Bullying Week, 10th to 14th November

This year, the theme of Anti-Bullying Week is ‘Power for Good’.

Every year, bullying impacts on the lives of so many people, and silence means it carries on. Use your ‘Power for Good’ to speak up and raise awareness when you see bullying, face to face or online.

40% of children were bullied over the last year. Bullying can be in person or online, and includes physical, verbal, emotional and discriminatory behaviour (e.g., racist, homophobic, disability-related). Let’s use our ‘Power for Good’ and stop this harmful behaviour this Anti-Bullying Week.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/

Hint: Find some useful social media assets here: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2025/get-involved-social-media

Help us spread the 'Power for Good' message online! We've created everything you need to help you get involved in Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good on social media.

10/11/2025

Odd Socks Day, 10th November

To celebrate the start of Anti-Bullying Week, Odd Socks Day is held in many schools, and even in some workplaces! It’s all about celebrating what makes someone unique, showing how we are all different, and that acceptance is key!

Thousands of kids and adults will be wearing odd socks this week and there's a really good reason why!

04/11/2025

We will be closed today, Tuesday 4th November 2025 from 1.00PM - 6.30PM (phones and Anima closed from 1.00pm) for staff training, which is a requirement of NHS England. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you require care you can seek advice from your local pharmacy, call 111 or attend the Urgent Treatment Centre at Gravesend Community Hospital, Bath Street, Gravesend DA11 ODG.
IN AN EMERGENCY please dial 999

03/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Light up your life with purple on 20th November 2025 to commemorate World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Whether you or someone close to you, or you simply show support for the cause, taking part in Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer helps to raise awareness of this devastating disease. https://purplelightsuk.org/

Pancreatic cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do appear, they’re the same in men and women and often vague or intermittent. This can mean it’s sometimes missed. Understanding and knowing the symptoms to look out for can help with early diagnosis, which results in improved outcomes.

Look out for:
Unexplained upper abdominal pain
Sudden weight loss or loss of appetite
Indigestion, bloating or early fullness after small meals
Nausea or vomiting, especially after fatty foods
Fatigue or general weakness
If you’re worried, please make an appointment via our online request form.
https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information/signs-and-symptoms-of-pancreatic-cancer/

Tip: Find some great symptom-related resources here: https://shop.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/collections/symptoms-awareness

Are you raising awareness of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Knowing the symptoms can lead to earlier diagnosis and could save lives. If you want to raise awareness, the materials on this page can help. You can order free leaflets and posters to give out or to make an awareness display. Why not a...

03/11/2025

15/10/2025

We will be closed today, Wednesday 15th October 2025 from 1.00PM - 6.30PM (phones and Anima closed from 1.00pm) for staff training, which is a requirement of NHS England. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you require care you can seek advice from your local pharmacy, call 111 or attend the Urgent Treatment Centre at Gravesend Community Hospital, Bath Street, Gravesend DA11 ODG.
IN AN EMERGENCY please dial 999