News and reports

Over the past year, Healthwatch Kent has continued to ensure people’s voices are heard and used to improve health and social care services across the county.
We supported over 3,200 people to share their experiences and helped more than 4,000 residents find advice and information about services.
With a team of 8.8 staff and 18 volunteers, we published 10 reports exploring key issues such as A&E access, live-in care and support for veterans.

A new Healthwatch report has found that people living with ADHD in Kent and Medway are facing long waits, limited support and inconsistent communication when trying to access assessment, diagnosis and ongoing care.

Drawing on the experiences of 133 residents, the report highlights how delays and gaps in support are impacting mental health, education, employment and everyday life – and where local services could make meaningful improvements