News and reports

As you might know by now, the NHS in Kent and Medway is planning for its future. They've now shared more detail on what they want to do for you!

Urgent Care services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley are being reviewed with a view to making changes.

Healthwatch has a statutory responsibility to scruitinise the process of change to ensure the voice of residents has been heard.

Saturday 20th July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon. It was considered a huge milestone for science and mankind, but what big turning points have happened medically since then?

Earlier this year, we started to hear a number of serious stories from patients and professionals about wheelchair services.

Read Healthwatch England's latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

Another year is over which means a new annual report!

Those of you who live in East Kent will be well aware that plans are being developed to transform and improve services for local residents.
The public are now being invited to evaluate the options before the public consultation later in the year.

The BBC has today published figures about waiting times for cancer treatment. The national target for hospitals is that patients are treated within 62 days after being referred by their GP.

Outpatients services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley are set to change as part of a new transformation programme launched by NHS.

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and develop new skills, which is why ex-teacher Lyn and her husband John decided to get involved with all of us at Healthwatch Kent.

IASK is planning to hold several events across Kent to launch their new website and raise the profile of IASK (Information, Advice and Support Kent).

A new village that will support people with Dementia to live healthier and happier lives is to open this year in Dover.