Patient feedback drives improvements for partially sighted patients in Maidstone
Partially sighted patients will now find it easier to attend an appointment at Maidstone Hospital thanks to feedback from patients.
25 July 2019
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Dementia report front cover shows an older woman sitting in a wheelchair at a care centre.
Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia
Read Healthwatch England's latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.
9 July 2019
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A snapshot of the annual reports front cover.
Annual Report 2018/19
Another year is over which means a new annual report!
28 June 2019
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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 getting? We wanted to make sure people knew what it was like to be a carer in Kent.
13 March 2019
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Feedback about Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne
We recently met with Carers whose loved ones were being cared for at the Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne. This report details al that they told us. We have shared the feedback with the mental health trust.
4 March 2019
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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.
4 March 2019
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Healthwatch Kent share feedback with the leader of Gravesham Borough Council
What did people in Gravesend tell us?
We recently visited Gravesham to hear from local people about their experiences of local health and social care services.
28 February 2019
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Community mental health report
Community mental health services : what have you told us?
We visited 6 community mental health units in 2018 talking to 86 people about their experience of using the service.
15 February 2019
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Illustration of multiple silhouettes in different situations at hospital
Have you heard about improvements to hospital discharge in West Kent?
In 2018 we spoke to 89 people about their experience of being discharged from both Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
18 January 2019
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Folkestone spotlight report front cover. Front cover shows two people walking into a council building.
What did people from Folkestone tell us?
Last month we visited Folkestone & Hythe District Council to talk to their staff about their experiences of local health & social care services. We met 230 people in total during our visit.
17 January 2019
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Report cover to the dementia report. The illustration is of two head with tetris blocks inside of them. One is dishevelled and the other is in an order.
What support is available for people with Dementia when they attend a hospital appointment?
For many of us attending an appointment at hospital can be daunting. For someone with Dementia, it can be terrifying!
16 January 2019
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An illustration of a brain-looking light bulb switched on.
Focus on Neurological Services
In July 2018 we spoke to people with neurological conditions with their carers and staff working in neurological services.
6 January 2019
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