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Your vaccine questions answered

Your Vaccine questions answered

So many of you have been in touch to share your experience of being vaccinated, or to ask questions about the vaccine programme. We asked the Head of the Vaccine Programme all your questions, and more.

5 February 2021

we listened to you

What did people tell us in the first two weeks of January?

You spoke and we have listened. Read on to find out what you told us in the first two weeks of January.

5 February 2021

Your vaccine story

I couldn’t get there fast enough!

How does it feel when you get your vaccine call up? This week we chatted with Lesley whose had her first Covid vaccine.

25 January 2021

stroke

Have you had a stroke recently? We need to hear from you

If you, or someone you know, has had a stroke since June 2020 then we'd really like to hear from you. Your story could help improve the stroke service for other people.

Covid test

New testing sites opening in Kent

12 new testing sites are opening in Kent this week offering tests for people with no Covid symptoms.

2020 highlights

2020 : the good bits

It wasn't the year that we planned, but thanks to you, we've still managed to make life better for hundreds of people. Check out our highlights

23 December 2020

carers can now get vaccinated

The challenge is that my husband won’t remember having the first vaccine

People who look after someone at home are now entitled to the Covid vaccine. Penny looks after her husband who has Parkinson's. Both of them have recently been vaccinated for Covid. We spoke to Penny about her experience.

23 February 2021

your feedback helps parents to get mental health medication

Your feedback has helped parents to get medication for their children

Thanks to you, we've been able to help other parents to get the help they need to change the prescriptions for their child's mental health.

22 February 2021

vaccine story

Being invited for the vaccine made me feel like there’s hope

This week we spoke to 21-year-old Sebastian who has recently had his vaccine. We've been hearing peoples' vaccine stories and questions and sharing them directly with decision makers. Tell us your story.

22 February 2021

Latest reports and publications

face mask

What did people tell us in the second two weeks of January?

15 February 2021

You spoke and we have listened. Read on to find out what you told us...

we listened to you

What did people tell us in the first two weeks of January?

5 February 2021

You spoke and we have listened. Read on to find out what you told us...

stop and listen to your feedback

What did you tell us in November?

25 January 2021

Thanks everyone for sharing their thoughts and experiences with us...

Dentists during a pandemic

Spotlight on dental services

21 January 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, we have had a constant stream of...