1. What support is available for people with Dementia when they attend a hospital appointment?

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    For many of us attending an appointment at hospital can be daunting. For someone with Dementia, it can be terrifying!

  2. Feedback about Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne

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    We recently met with Carers whose loved ones were being cared for at the Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne.

    This report details al that they told us.

    We have shared the feedback with the mental health trust.

  3. Healthwatch Kent visits 24 Care Homes in Kent

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    Across the country, Independent Age has been working with Healthwatch to explore what people are looking for when choosing a care home.

  4. Talking about End of Life services

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    We recently had the opportunity to chat with a group of Carers about End of Life services in North Kent.

  5. Do you look after someone who is living with Dementia?

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    Would you be willing to chat about your experience of looking after someone with Dementia to help improve services?

  6. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  7. When is getting old, not just getting old?

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    So many of us put memory loss down to old age; but that’s not always true.

  8. We take your views to Parliament

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    Last week, we travelled to London to join forces with more than 100 fellow local Healthwatch organisations at our annual parliamentary reception.

  9. State of the Nation by the Care Quality Commission

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    Today the Care Quality Commission have published their State of the Nation report which is their annual assessment of health and social care services across the country.

  10. Listening to pharmacists

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    During Covid, we have heard about the challenges people had getting their prescriptions, particularly in the early days of lockdown. We have shared that feedback directly with the Local Pharmacy Committee and now we want to hear from pharmacists too

  11. Pharmacies learning lessons in Covid

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    Last year, over 100 community pharmacists told us what life had been like for them during the first wave of the Covid pandemic. Now, we've gone back to them to see what lessons have been learned since our first report.

  12. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

  13. Do you have a view about pharmacies in Kent?

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    People are being invited to share their thoughts about the need for pharmacies in their local community. Are there enough pharmacies in your area?

  14. Pharmacies open this Easter Bank Holiday

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    Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday

  15. Pharmacies open during May Bank Holiday

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    Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday

  16. What people have told us about pharmacy

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    This report summarises the feedback received from people via Healthwatch Kent, Healthwatch Medway and Kent and Medway Voice about their experiences of pharmacies from November 2022 to April 2023.

  17. Primary care work

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    In May, Healthwatch England shared their initial response to the Government's Primary Care recovery plan and what it would mean for you and your loved ones.

  18. Pharmacies open during August Bank Holiday

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    Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday