1. Have you had a baby recently?

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    What was it like giving birth? Could your experience have been improved?

    Share your story and give feedback.

  2. Apollo 11: What medical milestones have happened since?

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    Saturday 20th July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon. It was considered a huge milestone for science and mankind, but what big turning points have happened medically since then?

  3. Press Statement : East Kent maternity

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    Healthwatch Kent comments on the Maternity services in East Kent.

  4. Healthwatch Kent comments on the National Review of Maternity Services in East Kent

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    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.

  5. Healthwatch Kent comments on the Care Quality Commissions report on East Kent Hospitals

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    The Care Quality Commission have published the results of their inspections to Accident & Emergency departments at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and QEQM Hospital in Margate. Both departments have been rated as 'Requires Improvement'.

  6. East Kent Hospitals publish their maternity strategy

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    East Kent Hospitals have published their maternity strategy which outlines how they plan to improve the care they offer to parents and new-born children.

  7. New initiative to support women with mental health issues during pregnancy and after birth.

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    Up to 20% of women develop mental health problems during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. Many more experience mild mood changes. Partners may also experience poor mental health.

  8. Healthwatch Kent comments on the Kirkup Review

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    Today the Government has published the outcome of the Kirkup review following an independent investigation into management and care provided by the maternity and neonatal services at East Kent Hospitals.

  9. Supporting joined up and equal social and health care provision and access

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    Healthwatch Kent works to improve the experience of being a Kent resident regarding social needs, health and wellbeing. To do this we support the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) which are the NHS organisation form that replaced Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in 2022.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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?

  16. Pharmacies open this Easter Bank Holiday

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    Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday

  17. Pharmacies open during May Bank Holiday

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    Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Pharmacies open during August Bank Holiday

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    Preparing for your pharmacy needs during the coming bank holiday