1. Your vote determines our priorities

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    All this week we are asking people to get involved in our campaign #YourChoiceOurPriority where we give you the power to choose our priorities for the year.
    Over the 7 days we will be asking you to vote for what you think we should prioritise.

  2. You have chosen our priorities and we have listened

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    Over 7,800 saw our vote and hundreds of you voted, so thank you!

  3. Focus on nursing care at home on the Isle of Sheppey

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    On the Isle of Sheppey, 700 people receive nursing care at home from Virgincare. We wanted to hear what their experience was like.

  4. What did people tell us about being discharged from hospital in East Kent?

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    Over 190 people shared their experience of being discharged from the three hospitals in East Kent in 2018.

  5. State of the Nation by the Care Quality Commission

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    Today the Care Quality Commission have published their State of the Nation report which is their annual assessment of health and social care services across the country.

  6. Feedback from people with Asthma

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    Today we chatted with people about what it is like to have Asthma and how things could be improved

  7. We ensure your voice is heard for the future of Extra Care Housing

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    When you get older, you may need to have care in your home. Many people consider moving into Extra Care Housing which ensures you have your own home but care and support is available should you need it. We wanted to know what you may want.

  8. Planning care at the end of life

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    We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.

  9. Have you been looked after by the community nursing team?

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    Do you have ideas about what could be improved about the nursing care that you receive at home? Your questions could help inform what researchers should focus on.

  10. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

  11. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  12. Are you under 18, live in East Kent or Swale and have a long term health condition?

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    This is your chance to speak up.

    The NHS want to hear from you because they want to improve the way your care is organised and co-ordinated.

  13. New idea to support older people and people with disabilities in Kent to live better at home

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    A new project is being developed by Kent County Council to help support people with disabilities as well as older people in Kent to stay in their own homes and communities.

  14. Are you receiving care in your own home or in the community?

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    Or did you reach pension age before 6th April 2016?

  15. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  16. What support is available for people with Dementia when they attend a hospital appointment?

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    For many of us attending an appointment at hospital can be daunting. For someone with Dementia, it can be terrifying!

  17. Feedback about Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne

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    We recently met with Carers whose loved ones were being cared for at the Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne.

    This report details al that they told us.

    We have shared the feedback with the mental health trust.

  18. Healthwatch Kent visits 24 Care Homes in Kent

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    Across the country, Independent Age has been working with Healthwatch to explore what people are looking for when choosing a care home.

  19. Talking about End of Life services

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    We recently had the opportunity to chat with a group of Carers about End of Life services in North Kent.

  20. Do you look after someone who is living with Dementia?

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    Would you be willing to chat about your experience of looking after someone with Dementia to help improve services?

  21. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  22. When is getting old, not just getting old?

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    So many of us put memory loss down to old age; but that’s not always true.