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Image shows a group of people chatting in a circle. The text say, Are you under 65? Have you had a stroke?

A new support group for younger stroke survivors

The UK Charity, Different Strokes have started a new group in Chatham for stroke survivors under 65. Are you interested?

10 September 2019

Advice and Information

Two people sitting at a coffee table with there arms over the table.

Mental health: Tips for starting the conversation

When talking about mental health, one of the biggest obstacles is opening the conversation. So here are some tips you can use when a friend, family member or colleague might be struggling with their mental health.

10 September 2019

Advice and Information

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Talking with PPG groups

This week, we took part in a conference to bring together all the Patient Participation Groups across Kent.

5 September 2019

young people

Children and young people give her their feedback

Children and young people from across Medway have been sharing their stories with us about their experiences of health and social care services.

have your say

Help turn the national NHS plan into a Kent & Medway vision

You’ve probably heard about the NHS Long Term Plan in the news. The Long Term Plan is a national vision for our health services over the next 10 years.

Healthwatch Medway comments on the CQC rating of South East Coast Ambulance Service

The Care Quality Commission has announced today that the ambulance service, which serves Medway, has been rated as ‘Good’ and the Trust will now exit Special Measures.

A teenage boy sitting in a row of chairs with other teenagers his age.

Where is the support?

Getting for a diagnosis can be long so when you get it you want support soon. Hear Sandra's experience getting help with her son and what happened when she spoke to our helpline.

Front cover of the maternity report. The illustration is of two hands supporting a new born baby. The text reads "Spotlight series, maternity services in Medway - July 2019".

Spotlight on Maternity Services in Medway

In May 2019, we spoke to 38 people in the antenatal unit about their experience.

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Giving you the chance to share your thoughts

Your voice is important to make sure care in Medway is the best it can be. But, if you don't know where it is going or how it can make a difference it can put you off. So here is how we do it with Medway Maritime Hospital

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Making your voice heard : Community mental health

Between January and March this year, we spoke to 46 patients and 2 carers during our visit to Canada House in Gillingham.

Front cover of the Dementia report. The cover has a an image of a woman in a care centre. The Text says "Why it's important to review the care of people with dementia".

Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia

Read Healthwatch England's latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

Front cover of the January to March 2019 annual report

Annual Report January/March 2019

Welcome to our annual report for January 2019 to March 2019.