Support for you
How are you doing in lockdown 2.0?
As we all face another lockdown and uncertain times ahead, please remember that there is support is available to you, and your family, during lockdown 2.0
5 November 2020
News
pharmacies and covid the reality
Pharmacies & Covid : The Reality
We have today published a joint report with Healthwatch Medway detailing feedback from 101 pharmacies across Kent and Medway. The report details what it has been like during COVID-19 and what lessons have been learnt.
5 November 2020
Report
myths about flu
Myths about the flu jab
We've all heard tales about the flu jab that might make us think twice about getting the vaccine. Read on to learn what's real and what's just not true.
28 October 2020
Advice and Information
blood tests back at Darent
Blood tests back at Darent Valley Hospital thanks to your stories
We’ve been hearing stories from people in North Kent about huge queues and long waits to get their blood tests done at Gravesham Community Hospital.
22 October 2020
News
Invitation for Swale residents
Do you live in Swale? We have your invitation
Would you like to get involved in discussion with leaders from health and care in Medway & Swale about what they should do?
22 October 2020
News
August
How did people cope during August?
Since the start of the pandemic, we have been sharing with decision makers in the NHS and social care details of how the public are coping.
21 October 2020
Report
award for improving wheelchair services
We've been shortlisted for a national award!!
Our work to improve wheelchair services in Kent has been recognised at the national Healthwatch England awards
19 October 2020
News
Support for hidden carers
Looking for those that don't know they need to be found
We know that more people than ever before have been looking after someone during the Covid-19 pandemic.
19 October 2020
Report
New NHS 111 service launched
Did you know that we now have an enhanced NHS 111 service in Kent?
When people in Kent, Medway & Sussex call NHS 111 they will now find more experienced clinicians on hand to answer their queries than ever before.
16 October 2020
News
special educational needs
Does your child have special educational needs?
Have you needed to get support from school or college? Maybe your child has been assessed for an EHCP? If so, we want to hear from you.
14 October 2020
News
Kent County Council budget
Tell Kent County Council your thoughts on how they could save money
It’s no secret that Kent County Council is facing its toughest financial challenge for many years.
13 October 2020
News
smoking causes fires
Did you know that smoking is a leading cause of accidental fires in peoples’ homes?
Kent Fire & Rescue Service are looking to create a new campaign to help people stay safe in their homes. Could you be involved? KFRS wants to talk to smokers to understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
1 October 2020
News