Front cover of the Healthwatch Kent's Report on the The reality of autism for young people and their families in Kent. The illustration shows a child reading a book under a tree. The sky is made up of puzzle pieces.
The reality of autism for young people and their families in Kent
We hear about the difficulties families face when accessing support for their children who may be autistic. We wanted to explore the issues in more detail and gather more feedback about services for children and young people who have autism.
9 September 2019
Report
Front cover of Healthwatch Kent's report on Children & Young People's thoughts on health and social care services
We hear from children and young people
Children and young people from across Kent & Medway have talked to us about their experience of using health and social care services.
30 August 2019
Report
Patient feedback drives improvements for partially sighted patients in Maidstone
Partially sighted patients will now find it easier to attend an appointment at Maidstone Hospital thanks to feedback from patients.
25 July 2019
Report
Dementia report front cover shows an older woman sitting in a wheelchair at a care centre.
Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia
Read Healthwatch England's latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.
9 July 2019
Report
A snapshot of the annual reports front cover.
Annual Report 2018/19
Another year is over which means a new annual report!
28 June 2019
Report
You Said We Did April 2018 - March 2019
What have we done with your voice between April 2018 and March 2019?
These documents let you see whats been shared with us and what we have done with your voice to make a difference.
19 April 2019
Report
Front cover of the focus on hidden carers. The illustration shows two large hands protectively surrounding a head.
Focus on Hidden Carers
What's it like being a carer and how much support are you getting? We wanted to make sure people knew what it was like to be a carer in Kent.
13 March 2019
Report
Feedback about Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne
We recently met with Carers whose loved ones were being cared for at the Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne. This report details al that they told us. We have shared the feedback with the mental health trust.
4 March 2019
Report
Spotlight on GP services
Since April 2017 we have heard from 365 people about their experience of GP services in Kent. Although we hear lots of positive stories, we've heard 394 negative comments.
4 March 2019
Report
Healthwatch Kent share feedback with the leader of Gravesham Borough Council
What did people in Gravesend tell us?
We recently visited Gravesham to hear from local people about their experiences of local health and social care services.
28 February 2019
Report
Community mental health report
Community mental health services : what have you told us?
We visited 6 community mental health units in 2018 talking to 86 people about their experience of using the service.
15 February 2019
Report
Illustration of multiple silhouettes in different situations at hospital
Have you heard about improvements to hospital discharge in West Kent?
In 2018 we spoke to 89 people about their experience of being discharged from both Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
18 January 2019
Report