News and reports

Christmas might not be quite as we planned, in fact the whole year hasn't been a bundle of laughs, but there is support available to you over Christmas and the New Year.

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share your experience of health and social care this year.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

It's no secret that Kent & Medway's hospitals are under extreme pressure right now due to increasing numbers of Covid patients.

The last few days have brought great hope to us all as we've watched the first Kent residents get vaccinated against Coronavirus.

The Kent and Medway CCG are looking to improve mental health crisis care. They have created a short survey to hear about the experiences of people who have suffered a mental health crisis, or care for someone who has.

Kent County Council has published a new draft strategy which outlines its ambition that all children in Kent have equal access to support and education.

Did you know that everyone is advised to take Vitamin D supplements every day during the autumn and winter months?

The latest in our series of monthly reports details feedback from people all over Kent about how they are coping right now.

There is help for you and the people around you.

Healthwatch Kent has been highly commended at a prestigious national award ceremony for their work to improve the wheelchair service for the 22,000 people who currently use a wheelchair in Kent and Medway.

With numbers of Covid patients on the increase, and the news today that Kent will move into Tier Three restrictions next week, it's a good time to remember to look after yourself.

Many more people are suffering from anxiety, low mood or just feel ‘plain fed up’ because of the pandemic and the lockdown restrictions. This can often make us feel tired and can affect our enthusiasm for doing almost anything.