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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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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

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