The Government has announced plans to close Healthwatch England and Local Healthwatch as part of changes to the Health and Social Care Act. While Healthwatch Medway is coming to an end, community insight and engagement continue through EK360.
EK360's Insight Hub brings together all Healthwatch Kent and Healthwatch Medway reports, alongside research from Mental Health Voice, the Local Mental Health Networks and other community programmes.
Visit the website to explore our insights and impact.
If you want to know the details about what we've achieved in the past year, then this is the document for you.
Recently, the Government has announced plans to close Healthwatch England and Local Healthwatch. Healthwatch will continue its important work until changes to the Health and Social Care Act come into effect.
In this helpful article we have compiled a list of wellbeing and mental health support services for children and young people.
If you are struggling, looking for support or just wanting to find what is available in your local area for health and wellbeing support, you're in the right place!
Check out the article here!
Looking for ways to keep fit and stay active? Not sure what is available in your area?
This is a resource pack for Medway residents, including information about local groups and advice on how to stay healthy.
Find out more here
Healthwatch Medway is your local health and social care champion. From Rochester to Rainham and Strood and everywhere in between, we make sure the NHS and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.
We’re here to listen to you
online, by email or phone. Speak up, share your experiences of using health and care, and let us make decision makers aware of what needs to change.
Becoming a volunteer is easy. Get in touch to find out about volunteering opportunities with us.
In 2020, Healthwatch Medway reported on difficulties in accessing healthcare experienced by the D/deaf community.
This year Healthwatch Medway is looking at heath inequalities in Medway.
This year Healthwatch Medway is looking at heath inequalities in Medway.
In March, Healthwatch Medway has been in Gillingham and have been speaking to locals to find out what the major issues are in their communities.
You can make a difference. Get in touch and share your story and help us improve your local services.
