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Healthwatch Kent shortlisted for national award

We've been nominated for a national award in recognition of the work we've done to ensure the challenges that people with additional communication needs face when attending a hospital appointment is heard and understood by decision makers.

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Who is hearing your thoughts on Care homes?

Kent and Medway Quality Surveillance Group came together last week asking the question, where do you share your experiences about care homes?

Our volunteers make improvements at Darent Valley Hospital

Our volunteers in North Kent had a very positive morning at Darent Valley Hospital this month talking to 25 people about their experiences of the Emergency Department.

Healthwatch Kent comments on the CQC rating of South East Coast Ambulance Service

The Care Quality Commission has announced today that the ambulance service, which serves Kent, has been rated as ‘Good’ and the Trust will now exit Special Measures.

Urgent care in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley is going to change. Get involved

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

Help the NHS improve services for children and young people

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.

Kent and Medway's illustration on the cover of their latest booklet.

Kent and Medway: helping plan for the future

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!

Healthwatch Kent scruitinises the North Kent Urgent Care Review

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.

A snapshot from NASA when man took there first few steps on the moon. In the image shows one of the astronauts on the moon, next to the American flag.

Apollo 11: What medical milestones have happened since?

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?

Making your voice heard: Wheelchair services

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

Get involved with the changes to health and social care in East Kent

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.

Healthwatch Kent comments on the BBC story about Cancer waiting times

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.