national award
Healthwatch Kent recognised in national awards
Healthwatch Kent has been highly commended at a prestigious national award ceremony for their work to improve the wheelchair service for the 22,000 people who currently use a wheelchair in Kent and Medway.
26 November 2020
News
Tier Three restrictions
Kent to move into Tier Three
With numbers of Covid patients on the increase, and the news today that Kent will move into Tier Three restrictions next week, it's a good time to remember to look after yourself.
26 November 2020
News
well being
Top Tips for lockdown health and well being
Many more people are suffering from anxiety, low mood or just feel ‘plain fed up’ because of the pandemic and the lockdown restrictions. This can often make us feel tired and can affect our enthusiasm for doing almost anything.
16 November 2020
Advice and Information
GP surgery folkestone closed
Are you registered at New Road GP surgery in Folkestone?
The surgery has had to close temporarily after 8 members of staff have tested positive due to Coronavirus.
13 November 2020
News
blood
Giving blood during a pandemic
This week we spoke to Rheanna, who shared her experience of giving blood at the start of our second national lockdown.
12 November 2020
Advice and Information
did your child miss their flu vaccine
Did your child miss their flu vaccine at school?
If your child is aged 5 - 11 and missed their flu vaccine at school then there is a solution.
12 November 2020
News
do you look after someone with Dementia
Do you look after someone who is living with Dementia?
Would you be willing to chat about your experience of looking after someone with Dementia to help improve services?
11 November 2020
News
do you need an interpreter
Do you use translation or interpreter services when you go to an NHS appointment?
The NHS wants to hear about your experience of using translation or interpreter services when you visit the dentist, pharmacy or optician.
9 November 2020
News
Support for you
How are you doing in lockdown 2.0?
As we all face another lockdown and uncertain times ahead, please remember that there is support is available to you, and your family, during lockdown 2.0
5 November 2020
News
pharmacies and covid the reality
Pharmacies & Covid : The Reality
We have today published a joint report with Healthwatch Medway detailing feedback from 101 pharmacies across Kent and Medway. The report details what it has been like during COVID-19 and what lessons have been learnt.
5 November 2020
News
myths about flu
Myths about the flu jab
We've all heard tales about the flu jab that might make us think twice about getting the vaccine. Read on to learn what's real and what's just not true.
28 October 2020
Advice and Information
blood tests back at Darent
Blood tests back at Darent Valley Hospital thanks to your stories
We’ve been hearing stories from people in North Kent about huge queues and long waits to get their blood tests done at Gravesham Community Hospital.
22 October 2020
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