cancer
Everything you need to know about a Colonoscopy
Thousands of people have a colonoscopy every week. It’s a very common procedure but do you actually know what it is, or what it involves? We’ve got everything you need to know.
4 February 2022
Advice and Information
Raynaud's
Have you heard of Raynaud’s?
You probably know someone with Raynaud’s without even realising it. February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month.
3 February 2022
Advice and Information
our scrutiny on the Ruby Ward consultation
Read our scrutiny of the public consultation on Ruby Ward
One of our statutory responsibilities is to act as a critical friend on public consultations. Our role is to ensure people have been involved and listened to as part of any public consultation.
1 February 2022
Report
changes to vascular services
Changes to vascular services
The NHS is asking for your thoughts about the future of vascular services in Kent & Medway
1 February 2022
News
dignity action day
Did you know today is Dignity Action Day?
Dignity is precious. It is especially important when we are feeling more vulnerable such as when we are in hospital, being looked after at home or living in a care home.
1 February 2022
News
more dentist appointments to be made available
£6.8million to help tackle the lack of dentist appointments
The NHS has today announced emergency funding to help create hundreds of new dentist appointments.
25 January 2022
News
tackling the NHS backlog
Plans to tackle NHS backlog : our response
In a new report, MPs have today warned that tackling the backlog caused by the pandemic is an "unquantifiable" challenge and have called for a broad national health and care recovery plan to be introduced.
22 January 2022
News
Accessible Information
The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
21 January 2022
Advice and Information
How has lockdown affected your mental health and dignity
How has lockdown affected people's mental health and dignity?
New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care.
19 January 2022
News
getting answers to your questions about eConsult
Getting you answers about the GP eConsult service
Many of you have been in touch to share your experience of using the GP eConsult service. We shared your stories with the right decision makers and we've got an update for you.
19 January 2022
News
Helping the Nepalese community in Folkestone to get online
Spotlight on reducing digital exclusion
Many organisations in Kent are working hard to tackle the inequality caused by our increasing reliance on technology. We decided to review one of these projects to see what difference it is really making to people.
17 January 2022
Report
have your say about the carers strategy in Kent
Have your say on Kent's strategy for Carers
Nearly 150,000 people are thought to be looking after someone in Kent right now. Many of them may not realise that they are carers.
17 January 2022
News