NHS Kent and Medway
Gail House (2nd floor), Lower Stone Street, Maidstone ME15 6NB
01634 335095
e-mail:
website: www.kentandmedwayccg.nhs.uk
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NHSKentandMedway
Twitter: twitter.com/NHSKentMedway

NHS Kent and Medway is the NHS organisation that brings together the NHS, councils and other partners to plan and deliver health and care services to meet the needs of 1.9million people living in Kent and Medway. On Friday 1 July 2022, the organisation became responsible for developing and supporting the integrated care systems envisaged in the Health and Social Care Act 2022.
More on the composition, work and responsibilities of the body can be seen on its website.

For details of local doctors, dentists, opticians, pharmacists, hospitals and other health service providers, see the NHS Services Search at
www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.aspx

Local dispensing chemists:
These are also listed under "Chemists/Pharmacies" in our Local Shopping and Business Services. Please CLICK HERE

For chemists opening times, see: www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Pharmacy/LocationSearch/10

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Office: South East Coast Ambulance Service, Heath Road, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent ME17 4BG
0300 1230999; e-mail:

NHS 111 service
Free expert health advice and reassurance, available 24 hours a day. The NHS 111 service replaces the previous NHS Direct service.
111 (free); website: NHS 111

NHS Choices
Advice on healthy living, common medical conditions and sources of help.
website: www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx

CXK Limited
A free and confidential advisory service for all 13- to 19-year-olds (and also young people up to 25 with learning difficulties and disabilities). Covers a wide range of issues including housing, careers, relationships, sources of recreation and leisure facilities, local volunteering opportunities and job vacancies. Assistance is also available to parents and carers needing help on how to advise their children on qualifications, training and employment.
website: www.cxk.org/

Domestic Abuse Support Service
The Domestic Abuse Support in Kent website provides advice and information on local services for victims, friends and family, and perpetrators of domestic abuse.
website: www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk/

Counselling Directory
A website providing contact details for UK counsellors and psychotherapists, all of whom are qualified or registered with a recognised professional body. This service is free and confidential and includes information on the practitioners' training and experience, areas of counselling and fees.  website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/

Life Coach Directory
A directory of professional life coaches - who can help those seeking a new direction in their life and to find the encouragement they need. The website only lists qualified/registered life coaches. All have to provide copies of their qualifications and insurance cover or must be registered with a recognised professional body. website: www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk.

Nutritionist Resource
A website offering a free confidential service to help people needing professional support from a nutritionist with information and contact details for practitioners serving their area. The site's operators require all nutritionists it lists to submit copies of their qualifications and insurance cover or be registered with a professional body with recognised codes of ethics and practice.
website: www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk

Local Bureau: 3 Park Street, Deal CT14 6AG
01304 202442
Opening hours: Telephone advice and pre-booked appointments: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am-3pm.
local website: Dover, Deal and District CAB
local facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dover-Deal-District-Citizens-Advice-701786573202323/
local twitter: https://twitter.com/dealcab
national website: Citizens Advice Bureau

The UK Complementary Therapist and Therapy Guide
A directory that provides information on complementary therapies and the location of therapists in the UK.
website: www.therapiesguide.co.uk/

The Association of Reflexologists website: www.aor.org.uk

Complementary Therapists and Life Counsellors in Walmer and Deal
For details of local practitioners, select "Complementary Therapists" on our shopping page.

Carers' Support East Kent
80 Middle Street, Deal, CT14 6HL
A local charity providing Carers with the information and support they need. If you look after a relative or friend who, due to physical or mental illness, age-related difficulties, disability or an addiction, cannot manage without your support, their services are available free and can help you.
Call 0300 302 0061; or e-mail: .
Their website also offers lots of support and information.

East Kent Healthwalks
Contact: Sarah Gower, East Kent HealthWalks Team Leader
0300 123 1220
e-mail:
websites: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/south-east/east-kent-health-walks
and www.kentcht.nhs.uk/our-services/health-improvement/health-walks/

HealthWalks are free, short, volunteer-led local walks aimed at people who would like to be a little more active and improve their health. Walks are generally between 40-90 minutes and leave from a number of convenient local venues. There is no need to book, walkers simply turn up for a free HealthWalk. Most of the HealthWalks finish with refreshments and a chat. The organisers say that walking in a group is a great way to start and to stay motivated. As well as improving your health and wellbeing, the walks provide an opportunity to make new friends and discover fresh places in your neighbourhood.

KCV Dover District Hub
3 Park Street, Deal CT14 6AG
01304 367898; e-mail:
website: https://kcv.org.uk/for-volunteers/
Connecting communities across East Kent through volunteering and community-led projects; supporting volunteers and volunteer involving organisations to meet needs and improve quality of life.

Deal Area Foodbank, Unit C4, Enterprise Trading Estate, Western Road, Deal CT14 6PJ
01304 728428; e-mail:
website: dealarea.foodbank.org.uk
Twitter: @deal_foodbank
Facebook: Deal Area Foodbank
Deal Area Foodbank is one of over 250 foodbanks providing emergency food to people in crisis. Access to the scheme is carefully controlled through the issue of vouchers to only those in need by a number of local agencies. The supplies of food depend largely on the generosity of the public and a number of local churches, businesses and food outlets. Locally, a main collection point for the public's donations of goods is the Town Hall in Deal High Street.