NHS West Kent’s Sexual Health Week 14-20 September
Sexual Health Week is taking place across Britain during 14-20 September 2009. NHS West Kent will be running a number of activities to raise awareness amongst local residents on good sexual health as well as promoting services available to enable people to take charge of their own sexual health.
NHS West Kent in new drive to improve sexual health
NHS West Kent is launching a new drive during Sexual Health Week 2009 to encourage people to use Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) clinics. The push is designed to help improve the sexual health of all sexually active people in the area.
NHS West Kent helps students with sexual health
NHS West Kent will be attending a number of Freshers’ Fairs at universities and colleges across West Kent to help advise and support new and existing students about their sexual health, as part of Sexual Health Week 2009.
Swine Flu death estimate lowered
The Cabinet Office published a revised set of planning assumptions for Swine Flu on 3 September 2009. The assumptions have been revised based on the latest scientific evidence available on the virus.
Schools and parents advised to be vigilant with hygiene in Swine Flu pandemic
Parents and teachers across West Kent are asked to remain vigilant with hygiene in the face of the Swine Flu pandemic. NHS West Kent advises that as schools return from holidays this week, parents and schools need to work together to reduce the transmission of Swine Flu in the school community.
