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Kent and Medway's illustration on the cover of their latest booklet.

Kent and Medway: helping plan for the future

As you might know by now, the NHS in Kent and Medway is planning for its future. They've now shared more detail on what they want to do for you!

Healthwatch Kent scruitinises the North Kent Urgent Care Review

Urgent Care services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley are being reviewed with a view to making changes. Healthwatch has a statutory responsibility to scruitinise the process of change to ensure the voice of residents has been heard.

A snapshot from NASA when man took there first few steps on the moon. In the image shows one of the astronauts on the moon, next to the American flag.

Apollo 11: What medical milestones have happened since?

Saturday 20th July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon. It was considered a huge milestone for science and mankind, but what big turning points have happened medically since then?

Making your voice heard: Wheelchair services

Earlier this year, we started to hear a number of serious stories from patients and professionals about wheelchair services.

Dementia report front cover shows an older woman sitting in a wheelchair at a care centre.

Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia

Read Healthwatch England's latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

A snapshot of the annual reports front cover.

Annual Report 2018/19

Another year is over which means a new annual report!

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.

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.

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.

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.

An illustration of a megaphone shouting "#speak up"

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).

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.

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