Healthwatch Recognition Awards
Celebrating excellence at the Healthwatch Recognition Awards
40 people and organisations were winners last night at the prestigious Healthwatch Recognition Awards in Ashford which recognised the people and organisations who had listened to you.
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NHS announces plans to recruit more GPs in Medway, Swale and Thanet
A £500,000 package has been authorised by health leaders to combat the GP shortage in the most disadvantaged areas of Kent including Medway.
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smile
Let your smile do the talking
When people talk about oral health, they mean the way we care for our teeth. If you brush your teeth every day and eat well, then you have good oral health!
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CQC
More needs to be done to ensure people with a learning disability, mental ill health or autism get the right care at the right time. Do you agree?
The Care Quality Commission has today published a report highlighting the lack of progress since their 2020 ‘Out of sight – who cares?’ report.
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Rheanna
Talking endometriosis
1 in 10 women have endometriosis. It can be extremely painful and take years to get a diagnosis. We talk to Rheanna about her experience.
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down syndrome
What do you know about Down’s Syndrome? Today is Down’s Syndrome Day
Down’s syndrome happens when you are born with an extra chromosome. The extra chromosome causes developmental and physical changes.
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oral
Take care of your teeth. Don’t forget your gums!
More of you call us about getting a dentist appointment than anything else. Every day we hear from people who are struggling to get to see an NHS dentist. That means than looking after our own teeth is more important than ever!
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carers
Do you know someone who could be a young carer?
Right now, hundreds of young people in Medway are believed to be looking after someone, but not getting any help.
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what do you know about your brain?
Brain size does not determine how clever you are
Did you know that Albert Einstein’s brain weighed less than the average brain?!
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cancer
This March, ovarian cancer is being put in the spotlight.
Two thirds of those with ovarian cancer are diagnosed too late when the cancer has already spread.
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careers
Do you have your dream job yet?
Navigating the world of work can be daunting, especially if you've just left education. Where do you start?
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Have you had lung cancer?
Have you had lung cancer, or looked after someone who has?
Your experience could help improve early detection of lung cancer.
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