News and reports

Healthwatch Kent and Medway are proud to present our new joint podcast!

Have a listen and we hope it inspires you to start thinking about which impactful projects and inspiring individuals you would like to nominate for the Kent & Medway Healthwatch Recognition Awards 2025.

This article will be discussing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), what is it and where you can get local support for breathing conditions in the area.

Let us know your feedback for health and social care services, either as a Kent or Medway resident.

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!

Welcome to our 2023-2024 annual 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.

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.

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 year Healthwatch Medway is looking at heath inequalities in Medway.

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.

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.

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.