111
A better 111 service for Kent, Medway and Sussex
Last summer the NHS Commissioners in Kent, Medway and Sussex announced that South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) had been awarded a five year contract to provide the new NHS 111 service. The new service is due to start in April this year.
14 February 2020
News
Cogs, Mental health, Neurological
The Voice of Kent Residents Driving Improvements to Mental Health Services
Watching the Panorama programme this week has reminded everyone about the importance of health services working together to support vulnerable patients like Callie Lewis who used community mental health services, services for Autism and Asperger's.
14 February 2020
Blog
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Healthwatch Kent comments on the National Review of Maternity Services in East Kent
Today a national enquiry has been launched into maternity services in East Kent. We have already been in touch with East Kent Hospitals to discuss the review and will be fully involved in the process going forward.
13 February 2020
News
mental health
Driving improvements to community mental health
Recently we have revisited six Community Mental Health clinics to see what changes have been made since our first reports. We spoke to 128 patients and 25 carers.
13 February 2020
Report
stroke
Stroke patients & carers continue to design the new stroke service
Stroke patients and their families were invited to Maidstone Hospital this week to chat with hospital staff about what the new Stroke Unit may look like in the future.
5 February 2020
News
stroke
Stroke patients & carers continue to design the new stroke service
Stroke patients and their families were invited to Maidstone Hospital this week to chat with hospital staff about what the new Stroke Unit may look like in the future.
5 February 2020
News
Healthwatch Kent's commissioning report front cover
We throw a spotlight on commissioning
With the commissioning landscape across Kent & Medway changing, we have been working to ensure the voice of patients is heard clearly by decision makers.
29 January 2020
Report
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Urgent Care Consultation listens to patients
Residents in North Kent have recently been asked for their thoughts on plans to create an Urgent Treatment Centre. 16,500 people responded and it's brilliant to see plans change as a result of their views.
29 January 2020
News
Extra Care Housing report front cover
We ensure your voice is heard for the future of Extra Care Housing
When you get older, you may need to have care in your home. Many people consider moving into Extra Care Housing which ensures you have your own home but care and support is available should you need it. We wanted to know what you may want.
29 January 2020
Report
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Driving improvements to wheelchair services
We’ve been working with the Kent Physical Disability Forum for over a year now to help improve the wheelchair service for thousands of people in Kent.
29 January 2020
Report
wheelchair
Driving improvements to the wheelchair service
You will know that we’ve been working with the Kent Physical Disability Forum for over a year now to help improve the wheelchair service for thousands of people in Kent.
29 January 2020
News
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Press Statement : East Kent maternity
Healthwatch Kent comments on the Maternity services in East Kent.
23 January 2020
News