News and reports

In the news this weekend, we heard new figures showing that many people struggle to get an appointment with their GP.

We hear from people all over Medway about community mental health services. Although some of it is positive, the majority are negative stories from people and their Carers. Take a look to see what people have told us about their experiences.

We've set up a new freephone Helpline so do contact us with all your experiences

Do you have old equipment at home that you no longer need? Don't know where to return it to?

Find out information on local services and what is available to you through this free information and signposting hub.

Find out how to make healthier life choices for you, your friends and family.

The Public Health team at Medway Council are asking people who live in Medway about their wellbeing in order to help them to improve local services.

It’s never great when you can’t get a GP appointment in a moment of need. So in aid of Self Care Week, we are sharing 3 GP appointment alternatives you could use when you’re stuck in an urgent situation – without making an unnecessary visit to A&E.

You may already have heard about some potential changes to health services in East Kent. Believe it or not, it could affect you too.

Hundreds of thousands of people are having to go back into hospital within 30 days of being discharged, but a lack of data means the NHS is not analysing the reasons why.

The 70th birthday celebrations that took place earlier in the year are just the latest in a long line of examples illustrating the pride we take as a country in our NHS.

In the 70th much celebrated year of the NHS, Healthwatch is turning its attention to the future, asking the public some big questions about what they want health and care in England to look like.