1. Calling all young people : make your voice heard

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    We want to hear what's good, or not so good, about children's and young people's services in Medway and Kent.

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

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

  3. Children and young people give her their feedback

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

  4. Hearing from people with Learning Difficulties

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    Everyone's experience of local care should be heard, but that can be hard for people who don't always have the chance to talk up. That's why we joined other organisations at One Voice's event in Medway.

  5. What do you think of care homes in Medway?

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    We want to hear your thoughts on Care Homes in Medway while we visit 24 care homes across Medway.

  6. State of the Nation by the Care Quality Commission

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    Today the Care Quality Commission have published their State of the Nation report which is their annual assessment of health and social care services across the country.

  7. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

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    It can be tough at any time to lose someone, but particularly hard during a pandemic when you can feel more alone than usual.

    Take a look at our article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  8. Steering Group minutes

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    How do we make our decisions?

  9. What's happened since we published our report on homelessness in Medway

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    In April we published a report detailing the feedback we heard from five women and two men who had experience of living on the streets of Medway. They told us about the challenges they faced to get access to healthcare.

  10. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  11. State of Care : our response

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    Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read our response.

  12. Tell us your story about using children's services in Medway

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    We need to hear about your experience of Children's services in Medway. Your story will help us to improve it for you, and people like you.

  13. Listening to feedback about the Wellbeing Navigation service in Medway

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    In Medway, Wellbeing Navigators supports hundreds of people to get the support that they need. They are commissioned by Medway Council. We were asked to gather feedback from people about their feelings about the service.

  14. Listening to feedback about the Reablement service in Medway

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    Every year hundreds of Medway residents receive support from the reablement service which helps them to regain skills and confidence after they have been ill. They are commissioned by Medway Council who asked us to gather feedback from people.

  15. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  16. What do people want from social care?

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    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.