Listening to pharmacists
Listening to pharmacists
During Covid, we have heard about the challenges people had getting their prescriptions, particularly in the early days of lockdown. We have shared that feedback directly with the Local Pharmacy Committee and now we want to hear from pharmacists too
23 September 2020
News
Flu vaccine
Will you get a flu jab this year? Start thinking about it now!
Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that can cause an unpleasant respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, exhaustion, and cough. Luckily after a few days in bed most people recover.
22 September 2020
Advice and Information
the future of care homes
What will you want your care home to look like?
It’s a fact of life that we will all get older, and some of us may need to go into a residential or nursing home. Whilst we might try not to think about it too much, people who work in care homes need to plan for our future.
20 September 2020
News
Coronavirus testing
When should I get a Covid test?
With testing hitting the headlines in recent days, and increasing numbers of people trying to get a Covid test, it can be confusing to know when you should, or shouldn’t seek a Covid test.
16 September 2020
Advice and Information
how are you coping
How are you coping? We're hear to listen
Every month, we share with you the stories that we're hearing from people in Kent about how they are coping.
2 September 2020
Report
doctor
Hextable Surgery to become part of Cedars Surgery, Swanley
The Hextable Surgery will become a branch of Cedars Surgery, Swanley, on Tuesday 1st September 2020.
27 August 2020
News
Stroke services
Final decision on stroke services
A decision has finally been made in the long running review of stroke services across Kent & Medway. The Court of Appeal refused an appeal against the judicial review which means plans to create three new hyper acute stroke services can go ahead.
27 August 2020
News
face mask
According to Department of Health and Social Care there are some exemptions to when you do not need to wear a face covering
In settings where face coverings are required in England, there are some circumstances where people may not be able to wear a face covering.
25 August 2020
Advice and Information
siobhain
Listen to Siobhain's story
Prior to lockdown, Siobhain had a busy schedule working as an exam invigilator as well as volunteering at Healthwatch Kent where she recently visited care homes and The Heart of Kent Hospice where she would talk to patients.
21 August 2020
Blog
June
How did people cope during lockdown in June?
Since the beginning of lockdown, we have been collating feedback from people about how they are coping. Read our report which summarises what everyone told us in June.
19 August 2020
Report
Coronavirus vaccine
Covid-19 vaccine – where are we?
Scientists all over the world are racing to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus pandemic. The virus causing this disease is called SARS Cov2. A total of 26 candidates are currently in the clinical evaluation stage of development, according to WHO.
10 August 2020
Advice and Information
Care Homes in Kent in Covid
Kent Care Homes & Covid : The Reality
Today we are publishing a report detailing feedback from 204 Care Homes across Kent. The report shares what it has been like during COVID-19 and what lessons have been learnt.
6 August 2020
News