Get involved with the changes to health and social care in East Kent
Those of you who live in East Kent will be well aware that plans are being developed to transform and improve services for local residents. The public are now being invited to evaluate the options before the public consultation later in the year.
18 June 2019
News
Healthwatch Kent comments on the BBC story about Cancer waiting times
The BBC has today published figures about waiting times for cancer treatment. The national target for hospitals is that patients are treated within 62 days after being referred by their GP.
13 June 2019
Response
Have your say about Outpatients in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley
Outpatients services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley are set to change as part of a new transformation programme launched by NHS.
5 June 2019
News
A volunteer handing a balloon over to a young child in a pram.
Volunteers’ Week 2019: Why I volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and develop new skills, which is why ex-teacher Lyn and her husband John decided to get involved with all of us at Healthwatch Kent.
3 June 2019
Blog
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Help IASK plan upcoming events to launch their new website
IASK is planning to hold several events across Kent to launch their new website and raise the profile of IASK (Information, Advice and Support Kent).
31 May 2019
News
Older person holding a sparkler
A new hope for people living with Dementia in Dover
A new village that will support people with Dementia to live healthier and happier lives is to open this year in Dover.
31 May 2019
News
Commissioners respond to our GP report
In March we published a report detailing all the feedback we had heard from Kent residents about GP services.
13 May 2019
News
Children playing outside in a paddling pool
Calling all young people : make your voice heard
We want to hear what's good, or not so good, about children's and young people's services in Kent & Medway.
1 May 2019
News
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
The Healthwatch logo over an image of a tennis ball on a pitch. The logo occasionally pixelates to hint the campaign style.
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
You Said We Did April 2018 - March 2019
What have we done with your voice between April 2018 and March 2019?
These documents let you see whats been shared with us and what we have done with your voice to make a difference.
19 April 2019
Report
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