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Have you had a baby recently?

What was it like giving birth? Could your experience have been improved? Share your story and give feedback.

Do you use a wheelchair?

We've heard from lots of people about wheelchair services in Kent. Do you have a story to share with us?

Pie chart of showing the amount of hidden carers we spoke to. The graph says " We spoke to 158 Carers in depth. 132 of them weren’t receiving any support from a Carers agency".

Update on Carers services

Last year, we spoke to 158 Carers across Kent about how they were coping. Has anything changed since then?

Spotlight on GP services

Since April 2017 we have heard from 365 people about their experience of GP services in Kent. Although we hear lots of positive stories, we've heard 394 negative comments.

Pregnant woman cradling her stomach

Healthwatch Kent comments on the CQC rating of East Kent Hospitals Children’s services

The Care Quality Commission has announced today that hospital children’s services provided by East Kent Hospitals are rated as inadequate.

13 February 2019

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We take your views to Parliament

Last week, we travelled to London to join forces with more than 100 fellow local Healthwatch organisations at our annual parliamentary reception.

By sharing your story you can actually help doctors, dentists, hospitals and care homes understand what's working and what could be better for...

7 February 2019

Five older people smiling at the camera. The text in the image says, "Expert patient programme",

Could you help people living with a long-term condition increase their confidence and take control of their health?

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking for volunteers to deliver the programme by becoming a self-management volunteer facilitator.

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Help shape Urgent Treatment Centres in North Kent

Plans are being developed for Urgent Treatment Centres across the UK. The Centres would treat all minor illnesses and injuries for all age groups in one place.

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Healthwatch Kent comments on ambulance times

In the news today you may have read a story about ambulance waiting times. Research by the BBC shows that ambulances take longer to reach people in rural areas compared to urban areas.

Latest reports and publications

Front cover of the focus on hidden carers. The illustration shows two large hands protectively surrounding a head.

Focus on Hidden Carers

What's it like being a carer and how much support are you...

Feedback about Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne

We recently met with Carers whose loved ones were being cared for at...

Spotlight on GP services

Since April 2017 we have heard from 365 people about their experience...

Healthwatch Kent share feedback with the leader of Gravesham Borough Council

What did people in Gravesend tell us?

28 February 2019

We recently visited Gravesham to hear from local people about their...