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GP data sharing agreement

New GP data-sharing system delayed

NHS Digital have recently announced plans to allow an NHS system to extract patient data from doctors’ surgeries in England. The new data-sharing system was due to start in July but has now been pushed back to 1 September.

vaccination for all

New research exploring vaccination confidence provides vital lessons for public health campaigns

Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.

Thank you Carers

"Covid was frightening. I couldn't afford to get ill"

We're lucky enough to hear from Carers every week so we know just how brilliant they are and how vital it is that they get the support they need. Today marks the start of Carer's Week, and to celebrate we chatted to Jenny who is a Carer.

Live in Canterbury? Get a Covid test

Do you live in Canterbury? Have you had your Covid test yet?

If you live or work in the Canterbury postcode CT1 or CT27, you are being encouraged to get a Covid test at one of the 5 testing sites in the area.

we love our volunteers

Celebrating our volunteers all week and every week

Our volunteers are our lifeblood. They help us with every aspect of Healthwatch from making decisions about our priorities, listening to patients and ensuring peoples' voices are heard.

Your feedback is needed on Sheppey GP surgery

Are you a patient at Sheppey Healthcare GP Practice?

All patients at Sheppey Healthcare GP practice are being asked to share their thoughts to help inform the future of the practice. Is that you?

volunteer

“I can't ignore the feeling of pride that I enjoy volunteering within this excellent team.”

This week we are celebrating!

wheelchair service

Talking about wheelchair services

Together with the Kent Physical Disability Forum, and other local groups, we've been working for several years to improve wheelchair services in Kent & Medway.

tell us your vaccine story

Over 1 million vaccines in Kent & Medway. Have you had yours?

Over 1 million people in Kent & Medway have now had their first dose of the Covid vaccine. Have you had yours? Tell us about it.

people struggle to get a dentist

Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for radical rethink of NHS dentistry

Healthwatch England warns dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people, 80%, struggling to access timely care during the last lockdown.

do you really know if your negative?

Do you really know if you are negative?

We might feel fine, but around a third of all people with Coronavirus have no symptoms.

Covid vaccine

Have you booked your Covid vaccine yet?

Anyone aged 38 or over , is now entitled to get their Covid vaccination.

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