Award shortlist
Healthwatch Kent shortlisted for national award
We've been nominated for a national award in recognition of the work we've done to ensure the challenges that people with additional communication needs face when attending a hospital appointment is heard and understood by decision makers.
23 August 2019
News
A woman taking a phone call.
Who is hearing your thoughts on Care homes?
Kent and Medway Quality Surveillance Group came together last week asking the question, where do you share your experiences about care homes?
19 August 2019
News
Our volunteers make improvements at Darent Valley Hospital
Our volunteers in North Kent had a very positive morning at Darent Valley Hospital this month talking to 25 people about their experiences of the Emergency Department.
16 August 2019
News
Healthwatch Kent comments on the CQC rating of South East Coast Ambulance Service
The Care Quality Commission has announced today that the ambulance service, which serves Kent, has been rated as ‘Good’ and the Trust will now exit Special Measures.
15 August 2019
News
Urgent care in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley is going to change. Get involved
A formal public consultation has been launched this month to decide the location of a new Urgent Treatment Centre in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley area.
14 August 2019
News
Help the NHS improve services for children and young people
We recently spoke to nearly 300 people in Kent about children and young people’s services. Now the NHS is seeking people to get involved and help shape health and social care services for young people across Kent.
1 August 2019
News
An older man sitting joyfully at a table in a communal space with other elderly patients.
What is Extra Care Housing?
Extra care Housing is spreading around Kent's towns but what exactly is it?
26 July 2019
Advice and Information
Patient feedback drives improvements for partially sighted patients in Maidstone
Partially sighted patients will now find it easier to attend an appointment at Maidstone Hospital thanks to feedback from patients.
25 July 2019
Report
Kent and Medway's illustration on the cover of their latest booklet.
Kent and Medway: helping plan for the future
As you might know by now, the NHS in Kent and Medway is planning for its future. They've now shared more detail on what they want to do for you!
24 July 2019
News
Healthwatch Kent scruitinises the North Kent Urgent Care Review
Urgent Care services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley are being reviewed with a view to making changes. Healthwatch has a statutory responsibility to scruitinise the process of change to ensure the voice of residents has been heard.
23 July 2019
News
A snapshot from NASA when man took there first few steps on the moon. In the image shows one of the astronauts on the moon, next to the American flag.
Apollo 11: What medical milestones have happened since?
Saturday 20th July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon. It was considered a huge milestone for science and mankind, but what big turning points have happened medically since then?
18 July 2019
News
Making your voice heard: Wheelchair services
Earlier this year, we started to hear a number of serious stories from patients and professionals about wheelchair services.
11 July 2019
News