News and reports | Healthwatch Medway

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Equipment Amnesty......get rid of all that clutter!

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

Medway Voluntary Action: How to find local support services

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

17 December 2018

Advice and Information

A Better Medway: Easier ways to be healthy

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

17 December 2018

Advice and Information

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Help improve services for Medway residents

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.

14 December 2018

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3 alternatives to getting a GP appointment

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.

12 December 2018

Advice and Information

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Changes to hospital services in East Kent which may affect you

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

11 December 2018

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NHS not tracking why an increasing number of people are going back into hospital after having been discharged

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.

14 November 2018

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Public confident in today's NHS but pessimistic about the future

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.

25 October 2018

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Would you rather be treated by a fallible human or a compassionless robot? Healthwatch explores people's views on the NHS at 80 and beyond

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.

25 September 2018

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What do people want from social care?

Find out what Healthwatch has done to better understand people's experiences of social care services and what can be done to help people plan better for their future care needs.

18 September 2018

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What people have told Healthwatch about mental health

For the past three years, mental health has been the number one health and social care issue for the Healthwatch network. Take a look to see what people have told Healthwatch about their experiences.

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Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.