Have Your Say
Let us know your feedback for health and social care services, either as a Kent or Medway resident.
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Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
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!
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How people feel about living in Medway - Strood report
This year Healthwatch Medway is making their way around all areas of Medway speaking to residents about what they like and dislike about their area.
In June we have been in Strood.
In June we have been in Strood.
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How people feel about living in Medway - Rochester report
This year Healthwatch Medway is making their way around all areas of Medway speaking to residents about what they like and dislike about their area.
In May we have been in Rochester.
In May we have been in Rochester.
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How to keep active in Medway
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.
This is a resource pack for Medway residents, including information about local groups and advice on how to stay healthy.
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How people feel about living in Medway - Halling and Cuxton report
This year Healthwatch Medway is looking at heath inequalities in Medway.
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How people feel about living in Medway - Gillingham report
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.
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A Spotlight Report on the Deaf Community in Medway
In 2020, Healthwatch Medway reported on difficulties in accessing healthcare experienced by the D/deaf community. In 2022 Healthwatch Medway shared a report prepared by Healthwatch England that showed that the Accessible Information Standard, a legal requirement created by NHS England in 2016, was still being compromised in Medway for the d/Deaf community.
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Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report
Read Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board's 2022/23 annual report, acknowledging the large range of work done to safeguard vulnerable people who may be at risk across Kent and Medway.
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What have we heard about how people are being supported with their mental health?
As many of you are aware we work closely with Mental Health Voice (MHV) and the 4 Local Mental Health Networks (LMHNs) based around each Health and Care Partnership area.
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Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Insight Gathering Network
21 Medway and Swale community organisations and 9 Medway and Swale PPGs were invited to take part in the first Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Insight Gathering Network survey.
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