News and reports

Healthwatch Kent has been highly commended at a prestigious national award ceremony for their work to improve the wheelchair service for the 22,000 people who currently use a wheelchair in Kent and Medway.

With numbers of Covid patients on the increase, and the news today that Kent will move into Tier Three restrictions next week, it's a good time to remember to look after yourself.

Many more people are suffering from anxiety, low mood or just feel ‘plain fed up’ because of the pandemic and the lockdown restrictions. This can often make us feel tired and can affect our enthusiasm for doing almost anything.

The surgery has had to close temporarily after 8 members of staff have tested positive due to Coronavirus.

This week we spoke to Rheanna, who shared her experience of giving blood at the start of our second national lockdown.

If your child is aged 5 - 11 and missed their flu vaccine at school then there is a solution.

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

The NHS wants to hear about your experience of using translation or interpreter services when you visit the dentist, pharmacy or optician.

As we all face another lockdown and uncertain times ahead, please remember that there is support is available to you, and your family, during lockdown 2.0

We have today published a joint report with Healthwatch Medway detailing feedback from 101 pharmacies across Kent and Medway. The report details what it has been like during COVID-19 and what lessons have been learnt.

We've all heard tales about the flu jab that might make us think twice about getting the vaccine. Read on to learn what's real and what's just not true.

We’ve been hearing stories from people in North Kent about huge queues and long waits to get their blood tests done at Gravesham Community Hospital.