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World Parkinson's Day poster. The text says "Parkinson's is fearing the future. But today it won't hold me back".

What is Parkinson's and why should I know?

Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s yet many still don’t understand what Parkinson’s is or how it affects people.

Advice and Information

Five older people smiling at the camera. The text in the image says, "Expert patient programme",

Could you help people living with a long-term condition increase their confidence and take control of their health?

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking for volunteers to deliver the programme by becoming a self-management volunteer facilitator.

Baby laying on a cream sheet

Have you had a baby recently?

What was it like giving birth? Could your experience have been improved? Share your story and give feedback.

Do you use a wheelchair?

We've heard from lots of people about wheelchair services in Kent. Do you have a story to share with us?

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Six simple sight saving tips to keep your eyes healthy

Here are six tips to keeping your eyes healthy for longer that you might not know about.

Advice and Information

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.

Pie chart of showing the amount of hidden carers we spoke to. The graph says " We spoke to 158 Carers in depth. 132 of them weren’t receiving any support from a Carers agency".

Update on Carers services

Last year, we spoke to 158 Carers across Kent about how they were coping. Has anything changed since then?

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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.

child with special educational needs

We're giving evidence to the Education Committee

Next week we are giving evidence to the Education Committee about SEND.