decision on stroke services
Final decision on Kent's stroke services
The Secretary of State has today agreed proposals for three new stroke units to be created for Kent & Medway.
4 November 2021
News
what did we hear in October 2021
What did we hear in October?
In October, 1,801 people came to us for information, support or to tell us their experience of using a health or social service.
1 November 2021
Report
covid
Did you find it easy to get your covid vaccine?
Last year, 77 people got in touch with us about the Covid vaccination programme. 48% of these people were people struggling to ‘grab their jab’.
28 October 2021
Report
dentistry needs investment
NHS dentistry: We're calling for the Government to invest
We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.
22 October 2021
News
social care : State of Care
State of Care : our response
Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read our response.
22 October 2021
News
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