An illustration of a brain-looking light bulb switched on.
Focus on Neurological Services
In July 2018 we spoke to people with neurological conditions with their carers and staff working in neurological services.
6 January 2019
Report
Front cover of the spotlight on Learning Disabilities
Spotlight on Learning Disabilities
In the second of a new series of reports, we have highlighted the feedback we’ve heard from people with learning disabilities. Everything we have heard from people is included in the report.
2 January 2019
Report
Gypsy & Traveller report
Spotlight on Gypsy & Traveller communities
Kent has one of the highest populations of Travellers in the UK. At Healthwatch Kent we regularly visit Traveller sites to hear directly from the community about the issues they face about health and social care services.
2 January 2019
Report
Cover of the checklist for patient support during GP closures and mergers
What should happen when GP surgeries close or merge?
Healthwatches across the South East have heard from people who are concerned about their GP surgery either closing or merging.
1 January 2019
Report
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Changes to bus services in Thanet
The Thanet Over Fifties Forum recently attended a meeting about changes to bus services in Thanet. They shared with us a report from the meeting.
14 December 2018
News
Do you know someone who lives in Folkestone & has used crisis mental health services?
If you, or someone you know, has used the crisis mental health service then we want to hear from you.
12 December 2018
News
West & North Kent residents - your views are needed
You may already have heard about some potential changes to health services in East Kent. The ideas include changes to hospital and community services such as GPs.
12 December 2018
News
Additional public meetings in Faversham & Tenterden
It has just been announced that two additional public meetings are being arranged to discuss the potential changes to health services in East Kent.
29 November 2018
News
Our second event to talk about neurological services
Tomorrow (Nov 29th) we are hosting our second gathering of patients and professionals to talk about neurological services.
28 November 2018
News
What support is available for partially sighted patients?
Attending a hospital appointment can be daunting. If you struggle to read, hear, understand or communicate these worries can be extreme.
26 November 2018
Report
Kent HOSC thank our volunteers
Today we presented our annual report to the Kent Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (HOSC).
23 November 2018
News
Final public meeting about East Kent services this week
Seven public meetings have already taken place across East Kent for people to hear and discuss the potential changes for health services in East Kent.
19 November 2018
News