end of life
Planning care at the end of life
We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.
16 April 2020
Advice and Information
corona face mask
What is Healthwatch doing to help right now?
Everyone has been thinking about how they can help during the Corona epidemic. Here is a snapshot of what the Healthwatch team has been doing.
13 April 2020
News
Coronavirus
What services are still available during the pandemic?
Many of Kent's health & social care services are still operating albeit in a slightly different way.
3 April 2020
News
Corona Helpline
New Corona Helpline launched in Kent
A new 24 hour Helpline has been launched to support people who need urgent help in Kent
3 April 2020
News
coronavirus
Coronavirus Information for Long Term Conditions
If you, or someone in your family has a long term health condition, it can be tricky to know what to do. We are here to help.
29 March 2020
Advice and Information
talk to us
Your COVID-19 story
We want to hear how the Coronavirus is affecting you and your family. Tell us your story, no matter how small, and we can use it to identify any gaps in services
26 March 2020
News
mental health
Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?
The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.
26 March 2020
Advice and Information
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Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army
Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.
25 March 2020
News
111
A better 111 service for Kent, Medway and Sussex
Last summer the NHS Commissioners in Kent, Medway and Sussex announced that South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) had been awarded a five year contract to provide the new NHS 111 service. The new service is due to start in April this year.
14 February 2020
News
Cogs, Mental health, Neurological
The Voice of Kent Residents Driving Improvements to Mental Health Services
Watching the Panorama programme this week has reminded everyone about the importance of health services working together to support vulnerable patients like Callie Lewis who used community mental health services, services for Autism and Asperger's.
14 February 2020
Blog
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Healthwatch Kent comments on the National Review of Maternity Services in East Kent
Today a national enquiry has been launched into maternity services in East Kent. We have already been in touch with East Kent Hospitals to discuss the review and will be fully involved in the process going forward.
13 February 2020
News
mental health
Driving improvements to community mental health
Recently we have revisited six Community Mental Health clinics to see what changes have been made since our first reports. We spoke to 128 patients and 25 carers.
13 February 2020
Report