1. Protecting your patients and yourself

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    Everyday, people share with us their stories of living and working during the pandemic. Everything you tell us is anonymised and shared with the right person to ensure they hear your story and wherever possible make improvements as a result.

  2. Your feedback has helped parents to get medication for their children

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    Thanks to you, we've been able to help other parents to get the help they need to change the prescriptions for their child's mental health.

  3. Have you ever thought about using Talking Therapies? Maybe you think it might help you, but you’re not sure how?

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    This is your opportunity to have your say about how the Talking Therapy service in Kent currently works and how it could be improved for the future.

  4. Have you been a patient at Ruby Ward in Medway, or care for someone who has?

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    Would you be willing to share your experience?

  5. Share your experience of moving from child to adult mental health services

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    Your story could really help to improve the experience for other people in Kent & Medway.

  6. Changes to inpatient mental health services

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    Plans have been published to move inpatient mental health beds from Medway to a new, purpose built facility in Maidstone. Now is the time to share your thoughts on the proposals.

  7. Have you used community health services such as Live Well or Release the Pressure?

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    Now is the chance to share your thoughts about these services. Your feedback will help to shape the future of these services.

  8. Join a meeting to hear more about plans for inpatient mental health services

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    Join an online meeting to hear more about the proposal to relocate Ruby Ward from Medway Maritime Hospital to a new purpose-built unit next to Maidstone Hospital.

  9. What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?

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    Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.

  10. Would you like to improve community mental health services?

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    Maybe you could help?

  11. How are you really feeling?

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    aaand breathe. Are you stressed, anxious or depressed? You’re not alone.

  12. How was your recent visit to the community mental health service?

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    Have you been to visit the community mental health service recently? Did you get the support that you needed? What would have made your experience better?

  13. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    We’ve heard from hundreds of people since the pandemic started with questions about how to get a dentist appointment or emergency dental care.

    Here are some of the answers.

  14. Spotlight on dental services

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    Since the start of the pandemic, we have had a constant stream of feedback about NHS dental services.

  15. Brushing our teeth – what’s it all about?

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    It’s all about stopping plaque and tartar build up on our teeth.

  16. Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for radical rethink of NHS dentistry

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    Healthwatch England warns dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people, 80%, struggling to access timely care during the last lockdown.

  17. Are you struggling to get an NHS dentist?

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    You are not alone! More people than ever before have been in touch this month to share their story about finding an NHS dentist and ask for information.

  18. NHS dentistry: We're calling for the Government to invest

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    We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.