News and reports | Healthwatch Kent

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Could you help people living with a long-term condition increase their confidence and take control of their health?

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking for volunteers to deliver the programme by becoming a self-management volunteer facilitator.

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Have you had a baby recently?

What was it like giving birth? Could your experience have been improved? Share your story and give feedback.

Do you use a wheelchair?

We've heard from lots of people about wheelchair services in Kent. Do you have a story to share with us?

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Update on Carers services

Last year, we spoke to 158 Carers across Kent about how they were coping. Has anything changed since then?

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Help shape Urgent Treatment Centres in North Kent

Plans are being developed for Urgent Treatment Centres across the UK. The Centres would treat all minor illnesses and injuries for all age groups in one place.

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Healthwatch Kent comments on ambulance times

In the news today you may have read a story about ambulance waiting times. Research by the BBC shows that ambulances take longer to reach people in rural areas compared to urban areas.

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We're giving evidence to the Education Committee

Next week we are giving evidence to the Education Committee about SEND.

Your vote determines our priorities

All this week we are asking people to get involved in our campaign #YourChoiceOurPriority where we give you the power to choose our priorities for the year. Over the 7 days we will be asking you to vote for what you think we should prioritise.

Stroke services : a decision is made

For many months now, stroke services across Kent & Medway have been reviewed. The decision has now been made.

15 February 2019

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Healthwatch Kent comments on the CQC rating of East Kent Hospitals Children’s services

The Care Quality Commission has announced today that hospital children’s services provided by East Kent Hospitals are rated as inadequate.

13 February 2019

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We take your views to Parliament

Last week, we travelled to London to join forces with more than 100 fellow local Healthwatch organisations at our annual parliamentary reception.

7 February 2019

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Have you struggled to get a GP appointment? Tell us about it!

In the news this weekend, we've heard new figures showing that many people struggle to get an appointment with their GP.

21 January 2019