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
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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
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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
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
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
wheelchair
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
Two people talking over a document. They are sitting at a large table.
Have you say on Kent County Councils draft 5 year plan
Kent County Council have just launched a new consultation on their 5 year plan 'Your Future, Our Priority' and want to know your thoughts.
14 January 2020
News
First page of the patient experience report
Focus on Patient Experience
NHS Trusts all over Kent come to Healthwatch regularly seeking guidance on how to involve patients, carers and families more constructively in their services.  In this report, we discuss patient experience.
9 January 2020
Report
Dentistry nurse smiling while the patient is sitting patiently.
Getting NHS Dental care
What is available on the NHS? What do you have to pay for? How much is it going to cost? These are some of the questions you have asked that our leaflet has the answers to. 
6 January 2020
Advice and Information