Health, Physical Activity & Sport

Useful contacts

 

Department of Health

The Department of Health (DoH) website advice and up to date information on health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
To find our more about the DoH, click here
www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en

Sport England

Sport England is an organisation committed to creating opportunities for people to start in sport, stay in sport and succeed in sport. They promote and invest in sport and are responsible for delivering the Government's sporting objectives.
Sport England believes sport has the power to change people's lives.
For more information, click here:
www.sportengland.org

British Heart Foundation

The aim of the British Heart Foundation is to play a leading role in the fight against disease of the heart and circulation so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death
The BHF is the largest independent funder of heart research in the UK. BHF play an important role in funding education, reaching the public and health professionals.
They also provide life-saving cardiac equipment and support for rehabilitation and patient care.
For more information, click here:
www.bhf.org.uk

Healthy Living Centres

Click here to download a list of Healthy Living Centres around Kent

Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest

Bedgebury now has over 10km of newly surfaced family cycle track round the 2000 acre forest, over 12km of single-track mountain biking and a Professionally designed 'Freeride' area with challenging jumps and stunts to test your ability and skill. There is also family cycling routes through the beautiful woodlands and forest.
For more information, click here:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury

Arts Council

The arts have the power to transform lives and communities and to create opportunities for people throughout the country. Every young person has the right to experience arts and creativity. Arts Council England investment is making this happen.
To find out more click here:
www.artscouncil.org.uk

The Health Promotion Agency

The Health Promotion Agency website has been designed mainly to support those working in the areas of health promotion and public health. The Agency does hope however, that the information it contains will also be of interest and use to professionals from a range of other sectors as well as students and interested members of the public.
To find out more click here:
www.healthpromotionagency.org.uk

Kent & Medway NHS

Kent & Medway NHS is the guide the healthcare in Kent and Medway.
To find out more click here:
www.kentandmedway.nhs.uk nhs.uk

National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.

NICE produces guidance in three areas of health:

  • public health - guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention of ill health for those working in the NHS, local authorities and the wider public and voluntary sector
  • health technologies - guidance on the use of new and existing medicines, treatments and procedures within the NHS
  • clinical practice - guidance on the appropriate treatment and care of people with specific diseases and conditions within the NHS.

To find out more, click here www.nice.org.uk

Sustrans

Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Our vision is a world in which people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
To find out more, click here
www.sustrans.org.uk

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