Health and wellbeing reference and research help
Kent Public Health Observatory
Information and statistics relating to public health in Kent.
Visit the Kent Public Health Observatory website.
Kent social care and health
Our social care and health section has information and advice about care homes, day care, home care, carer's services, adoption, and health and mental health services.
Visit our social care and health webpages.
Live It Well
Live It Well pulls together ideas, resources and information about things to do in Kent "that can help you find ways to live life well".
Visit the Live It Well website.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan provides help, support and advice for all individuals affected by cancer.
Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website.
NHS Choices
NHS Choices is a guide to information about the NHS and its services. The main gateway to the 'Patients' choice' scheme enabling you to choose your hospital.
Visit the NHS Choices website.
Patient UK
Patient UK has comprehensive, free, up-to-date health information as provided by UK GP s to patients and carers during consultations. The ultimate FAQ resource for health.
SEND Information Hub
Our SEND Information Hub is an online support resource to help families with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The hub has information and advice for education (early years to further education), health and wellbeing, preparing to become an adult, as well as what to do if you think your child may have SEND. You'll also be able to find local community support and links to charities.
Visit the SEND Information Hub.
Visit one of our libraries to find a select of SEND support books or borrow one of our e-books.