Coronavirus
What services are still available during the pandemic?
Many of Kent's health & social care services are still operating albeit in a slightly different way.
3 April 2020
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Corona Helpline
New Corona Helpline launched in Kent
A new 24 hour Helpline has been launched to support people who need urgent help in Kent
3 April 2020
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talk to us
Your COVID-19 story
We want to hear how the Coronavirus is affecting you and your family. Tell us your story, no matter how small, and we can use it to identify any gaps in services
26 March 2020
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helping hands
Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army
Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.
25 March 2020
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111
A better 111 service for Kent, Medway and Sussex
Last summer the NHS Commissioners in Kent, Medway and Sussex announced that South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) had been awarded a five year contract to provide the new NHS 111 service. The new service is due to start in April this year.
14 February 2020
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Cogs, Mental health, Neurological
The Voice of Kent Residents Driving Improvements to Mental Health Services
Watching the Panorama programme this week has reminded everyone about the importance of health services working together to support vulnerable patients like Callie Lewis who used community mental health services, services for Autism and Asperger's.
14 February 2020
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listening ear
Healthwatch Kent comments on the National Review of Maternity Services in East Kent
Today a national enquiry has been launched into maternity services in East Kent. We have already been in touch with East Kent Hospitals to discuss the review and will be fully involved in the process going forward.
13 February 2020
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stroke
Stroke patients & carers continue to design the new stroke service
Stroke patients and their families were invited to Maidstone Hospital this week to chat with hospital staff about what the new Stroke Unit may look like in the future.
5 February 2020
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stroke
Stroke patients & carers continue to design the new stroke service
Stroke patients and their families were invited to Maidstone Hospital this week to chat with hospital staff about what the new Stroke Unit may look like in the future.
5 February 2020
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Urgent Care Consultation listens to patients
Residents in North Kent have recently been asked for their thoughts on plans to create an Urgent Treatment Centre. 16,500 people responded and it's brilliant to see plans change as a result of their views.
29 January 2020
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Driving improvements to the wheelchair service
You will know that we’ve been working with the Kent Physical Disability Forum for over a year now to help improve the wheelchair service for thousands of people in Kent.
29 January 2020
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Press Statement : East Kent maternity
Healthwatch Kent comments on the Maternity services in East Kent.
23 January 2020
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