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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Kent HOSC thank our volunteers

Today we presented our annual report to the Kent Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (HOSC).

23 November 2018

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

Our volunteers have their say about KCC's budget consultation

Our volunteers, alongside members of the Older People's Forums and Mental Health Action Groups, came together to have their say about Kent County Council's budget.

18 November 2018

world pancreatic cancer day

5 things you may not know about Pancreatic cancer

Today more than 1,250 people worldwide will be diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer.

15 November 2018

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