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News and reports

A portrait shot of Sir Robert Francis QC

We hosted Sir Robert Francis QC

Sir Robert became a household name back on 2012 when he lead the independent review into the Mid Staffordshire Hospital scandal.
23 April 2019
News
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You have chosen our priorities and we have listened

Over 7,800 saw our vote and hundreds of you voted, so thank you!
22 April 2019
News
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.
11 April 2019
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.
29 March 2019
News
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Have you had a baby recently?

What was it like giving birth? Could your experience have been improved?

Share your story and give feedback.
22 March 2019
News

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?
22 March 2019
News
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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.
18 March 2019
Advice and Information
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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.
13 March 2019
Report
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?
13 March 2019
News
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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.
11 March 2019
News
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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.
6 March 2019
News

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.
4 March 2019
Report

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