Welcome to Thanet Health Service Directory, a resource for information on local and national services. To update your listing or if you have any queries, please email directory.thcic@nhs.net

ART - Acute Response Team

Provides short-term health, personal care and rehabilitation support so you can remain in the community.

Across Kent

Tel: 0300 123 0915

kentchft.ekreferralunit@nhs.net

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Asbestos Health Check

Asbestos health check offer free advice and support to those who have worked with asbestos and have been diagnosed with health conditions associated with this work.

Nationwide

Tel: 0844 692 3160

info@pjwlegal.co.uk

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Breast Cancer Now - The Research and Support Charity

Free courses, events, groups and one-to-one support in a safe space to get guidance and meet people who understand. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 800 6000

hello@breastcancernow.org

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Cancer Research UK

If you've been diagnosed with cancer, or know someone who has, provides practical information on everything from symptoms and screening, to coping after treatment.

Nationwide

Nurse Helpline Tel: 0808 800 4040

Contact Form

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Cancer Research UK - Will-writing Service

Cancer Research UK pay Will-writing Providers to prepare for users of the Will-writing Service a simple Will, simple mirror Will, or simple updates to existing Wills. Pays up to a maximum of three times in relation to each user - this includes new Wills and updates to existing Wills.

Nationwide

Tel: 0300 123 1022 

supporterservices@cancer.org.uk

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Crossroads Care Kent - Volunteer Service

Become a volunteer and make a meaningful difference in the lives of carers, young carers, and cancer patients across Kent. 

Across Kent

Tel: 0345 0956 701

enquiries@crossroadskent.org

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Diabetes UK

Specialist information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes.

Nationwide

Tel: 0345 123 2399

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East Kent Strokes

A support group for stroke survivors in Kent which is run by stroke survivors and their carers.

Across Kent

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Frailty Home Treatment Service (east Kent)

Provides acute assessment and medical management for patients in their home or care home.

Across East Kent

Tel: 0300 123 4498

kentchft.ekreferralunit@nhs.net

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G4S NHS Patient Transport

Patient Transport designed to support you if your medical or physical condition means you cannot use public transport, get a lift, or drive yourself to, and from, your NHS appointment.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 096 0211

g4s-pts@uk.g4s.com

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Headway Kent - Brain Injury Support

Empowers individuals living with brain injury to reclaim their lives, offering support, guidance, and community rehabilitation. 

Across Kent

Tel: 01227 864118

info@headwaykent.org

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Healthwatch Kent

Aims to ensure that the views of the public are taken into account when health and social care services are planned for and provided. 

Across Kent

Tel: 0808 801 0102

info@healthwatchkent.co.uk

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Leukaemia Care

Dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 801 0444  

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Macmillan Cancer Support Line

Offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 808 0000

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Marie Curie Cancer Care

Helps people with cancer & their families. Provides free practical nursing care at home & specialist care at hospices. Provides care for all terminal illnesses in Kent.

Nationwide

Support Line Tel: 0800 090 2309 

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MS Society - East Kent Group

Information on local services to opportunities to meet others in the area and more. Join the group to connect with other people from the community and share experiences. 

Across East Kent

Tel: 07968 123059  or  07977 452994 

eastkent@mssociety.org.uk

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NHS 111

NHS 111 available via the phone or online. Answers questions about your symptoms if you need medical help fast but is NOT a 999 emergency.

Nationwide

Tel: 111

Text Relay: 18001 111

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PALS - Patient Advice and Liaison Service

Provides help, information and non medical advice about your care and treatment. Also helps with queries, sending compliments or making a formal complaint.

Across Kent

Tel: 01227 783145

ekh-tr.pals@nhs.net

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Parkinson's UK

Supports every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0808 800 0303

hello@parkinsons.org.uk

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Pilgrims Hospices

Helps people facing a terminal diagnosis, and their families, to live well in every moment.

Across Kent

Advice Line 24 Hour Tel: 01233 504133 

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Prostate Cancer UK

Information and support about prostate cancer and other prostate problems.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 074 8383

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The Cinnamon Trust - Supporting Older People & Their Pets

To relieve the anxieties and problems faced by elderly and terminally ill people and their pets by looking after & caring for all kinds of pets. 

Nationwide

Tel: 01736 757900

Contact form

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YouCan - Youth Cancer Support

Supports young people from age 10 to 35 whose lives have been impacted by cancer.

Across Kent

Tel: 01732 844874 

hello@youcan.org.uk

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