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loneliness

9 million people in the UK are lonely right now. Are you one of them?

Everyone can feel lonely at some point in their life.

Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows half of adults in the South East find dental charges unfair amid escalating costs of living. 45% of people in the South East told us they struggle to get an NHS dental...

Helping people to get dental care

Helping people to get dental care

Read how we have helped people to get the dental care that they need

being a fisherman is hard

Needing the NHS while out at sea

Being a fisherman is a tough job. It's dangerous with long hours and in difficult conditions. They also work unsociable hours making it hard for fishermen to use public services.

Healthwatch Recognition Awards

Celebrating excellence at the Healthwatch Recognition Awards

40 people and organisations were winners last night at the prestigious Healthwatch Recognition Awards in Ashford which recognised the people and organisations who had listened to you.

NHS announces plans to recruit more GPs in Medway, Swale and Thanet

A £500,000 package has been authorised by health leaders to combat the GP shortage in the most disadvantaged areas of Kent including Medway.

are you vulnerable?

Are you an adult who receives care?

Are you the relative, or friend, of someone who does? Do you consider yourself vulnerable? Do you know someone that could be vulnerable? Then this announcement is for you.

Helping someone to get their blood test results

Helping people to get the care that they need

2,395 people came to us this month either to tell us their experience of using health or social care services, or seek information.

changes to the homeless service in Kent

Changes to the way homeless people are supported in Kent

Kent County Council has recently agreed its budget for 2022/23. It’s been well known that the Council needs to make significant savings this year and that they would have to make tough decisions and one of those is about the homeless service.

Latest reports and publications

How do you feel about care homes?

How do you feel about Care Homes after the pandemic?

Today we are talking to Care Homes across Kent. We wanted to make...

what did you tell us in March?

What did you tell us in March?

2,395 of you came to us in March to share your experience of using...

what did you tell us in February?

What did you tell us in February?

3,979 of you came to us in February to share your experience of using...

Helping people to get dental care

Helping people to get dental care

Read how we have helped people to get the dental care that they need