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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.

Everyone has been thinking about how they can help during the Corona epidemic. Here is a snapshot of what the Healthwatch team has been doing.

Many of Kent's health & social care services are still operating albeit in a slightly different way.

A new 24 hour Helpline has been launched to support people who need urgent help in Kent

If you, or someone in your family has a long term health condition, it can be tricky to know what to do. We are here to help.

We want to hear how the Coronavirus is affecting you and your family. Tell us your story, no matter how small, and we can use it to identify any gaps in services

The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.

Last summer the NHS Commissioners in Kent, Medway and Sussex announced that South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) had been awarded a five year contract to provide the new NHS 111 service. The new service is due to start in April this year.

Watching the Panorama programme this week has reminded everyone about the importance of health services working together to support vulnerable patients like Callie Lewis who used community mental health services, services for Autism and Asperger's.

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.

Recently we have revisited six Community Mental Health clinics to see what changes have been made since our first reports.

We spoke to 128 patients and 25 carers.