1. Have you had a baby recently?

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    What was it like giving birth? Could your experience have been improved?

    Share your story and give feedback.

  2. Apollo 11: What medical milestones have happened since?

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    Saturday 20th July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon. It was considered a huge milestone for science and mankind, but what big turning points have happened medically since then?

  3. Press Statement : East Kent maternity

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    Healthwatch Kent comments on the Maternity services in East Kent.

  4. Healthwatch Kent comments on the National Review of Maternity Services in East Kent

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    Today a national enquiry has been launched into maternity services in East Kent.
    We have already been in touch with East Kent Hospitals to discuss the review and will be fully involved in the process going forward.

  5. Healthwatch Kent comments on the Care Quality Commissions report on East Kent Hospitals

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    The Care Quality Commission have published the results of their inspections to Accident & Emergency departments at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and QEQM Hospital in Margate. Both departments have been rated as 'Requires Improvement'.

  6. East Kent Hospitals publish their maternity strategy

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    East Kent Hospitals have published their maternity strategy which outlines how they plan to improve the care they offer to parents and new-born children.

  7. New initiative to support women with mental health issues during pregnancy and after birth.

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    Up to 20% of women develop mental health problems during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. Many more experience mild mood changes. Partners may also experience poor mental health.

  8. Healthwatch Kent comments on the Kirkup Review

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    Today the Government has published the outcome of the Kirkup review following an independent investigation into management and care provided by the maternity and neonatal services at East Kent Hospitals.

  9. Supporting joined up and equal social and health care provision and access

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    Healthwatch Kent works to improve the experience of being a Kent resident regarding social needs, health and wellbeing. To do this we support the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) which are the NHS organisation form that replaced Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in 2022.

  10. 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!

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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?

  15. 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.

  16. 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.