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A formal public consultation has been launched this month to decide the location of a new Urgent Treatment Centre in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley area.

We recently spoke to nearly 300 people in Kent about children and young people’s services. Now the NHS is seeking people to get involved and help shape health and social care services for young people across Kent.

Extra care Housing is spreading around Kent's towns but what exactly is it?

Partially sighted patients will now find it easier to attend an appointment at Maidstone Hospital thanks to feedback from patients.

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.