News and reports

Healthwatch Kent and EK360 have released a report looking at the A&E hospital departments in East Kent. We spoke to 50 people at William Harvey Hospital and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital to understand what led them to attend A&E—and whether their visit could have been avoided.

Healthwatch Kent worked with Healthwatch Medway, Medway and Swale HaCP, Medway Council and Involving Medway and Swale to seek the views of young people and professionals that work with young people. In this spotlight report we have gathered data around the rising issue of self-harm.

We have published our report on Kent and Medway veteran's experience of health and social care since their discharge from the Armed Forces.

Healthwatch Kent is proud to share our annual report for the year 2024-2025.

This year, EK360 hosted the 4th Annual Kent & Medway Healthwatch Recognition Awards where we celebrated some of the amazing work happening in health and social care across Kent & Medway.

We have published a report on the Home First service in East Kent, an early support service designed to help people back to living as independently as possible after a hospital stay.

When you think of Health and Social Care, and your wellbeing, your initial thoughts probably don’t go towards housing.

If you find it difficult to understand your care and support or find it hard to speak up, there are people who can act as a spokesperson for you. They make sure you are heard and are called advocates.

Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it

From getting your flu jab to concerns on medication shortage, here is what you told us about your experiences with Pharmacies across Kent in 2024.

Your right to make a complaint is enshrined in the NHS Constitution. However both national and Kent research suggests that many people face barriers to making a complaint about their healthcare.

In this article we have compiled a list of wellbeing and mental health support services for children and young people. If you are struggling, looking for support or just wanting to find what is available in your local area for health and wellbeing support, you're in the right place.