Veteran & Community Health Event

Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance and Spring Lane Neighbourhood Health Centre in Canterbury are running a free community health event on Monday, 22 September for local veterans and residents.

NHS and community teams will be on hand to provide information and guidance on a range of topics, including lung health, diabetic eye screening, cancer support, stop smoking advice and more.

The event is free to attend, and refreshments will be available.

• Date: Monday 22nd September
• Time: 12pm to 4pm
• Location: Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre, CT1 1RT
• Lung health checks: for 55-74 year olds and current or former smokers
• Stop smoking advice: free carbon monoxide readings & information on a quit smoking programme
• Diabetic eye screening: information and resources
• SEK Cancer Smart project: info on symptoms, self-checking and screening
• Crossroads Care Kent: providing support for people with cancer and their carers
• Hepatitis C Trust: offering hepatitis C screening & BBV awareness information
• Canterbury Food Bank: helping local people in crisis
• The Financial Hardship Team: Support for Kent residents with essentials, bills, digital access, safety, and referrals
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: information and screening for men aged 65+
• Complimentary refreshments

A free community event for Armed Forces Veterans and local residents

Published: Sep 10, 2025