help improve the patient transport service
Help the Non Emergency Patient Transport Service to be better
If you need help to attend an NHS appointment, you may have used the Non Emergency Patient Transport Service to help you get there. This is a free transport service that is available to some, but not all, patients based on their eligibility.
15 October 2021
News
breast cancer
Nearly half of all women don’t check their breasts. Are you one of them?
Every 10 minutes, someone in England is diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s 55,000 women a year but men can get breast cancer too with 370 men receiving diagnosis every year.
12 October 2021
Advice and Information
domestic abuse service for men
New service for men who are victims of domestic abuse in Kent
A new service dedicated to supporting men who are victims of domestic abuse has been launched in Kent & Medway this week.
11 October 2021
News
adult care
What is adult social care?
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.
11 October 2021
Advice and Information
mental health
How are you really feeling?
aaand breathe. Are you stressed, anxious or depressed? You’re not alone.
8 October 2021
Advice and Information
people from deprived areas waiting longer for hospital treatment
People living in deprived areas waiting longer for hospital treatment
In partnership with the King’s Fund, we are calling for urgent action to improve peoples’ experience of delays to their treatment.
4 October 2021
News
share your thoughts on plans for social care in Kent
Have your say on plans for social care in Kent
If you, or a member or your family, needs help to remain independent at home, gets support for being a carer, or lives in a care home, then chances are they are funded by adult social care services.
3 October 2021
News
Healthwatch Kent insight report
What did we hear in September?
In September we reached 2,220 people. This is what they told us.
1 October 2021
Report
could you help improve community mental health?
Would you like to improve community mental health services?
Maybe you could help?
28 September 2021
News
booster jabs and vaccines for children
Vaccine programme : boosters and vaccinations for children
Booster vaccinations are already being offered across Kent & Medway and the vaccine programme will now extend to include children aged 12 and above following the recent Government announcement.
23 September 2021
News
waiting for an operation
What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.
23 September 2021
Advice and Information
You Said We Did in 2021
What have we done with your voice
These documents let you see whats been shared with us and what we have done with your voice to make a difference.
9 September 2021
Report