North Kent patients can help influence their health services at a meeting later this month.

The first session of NHS Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group takes place at the Clocktower Pavilion in St Mary’s Road, Swanley, on January 27 from 1pm to 4pm.

The group plans and pays for most of the area’s health services.

Acting chairman Ashley West said: “Members of the public and anyone interested in the health of the area, are welcome to come along and listen to our discussions.””

Members of the public can ask questions at the start of the meeting based on the agenda.

Documents will be available on dartfordgravesendswanleyccg.nhs.uk from January 20.