1. Advice and Information -

    Across the UK there are seven million unpaid carers supporting a friend of family member. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.
  2. Advice and Information -

    This article will help you spot facts from fiction about the virus, what symptoms to look out for and how to prevent spreading it around.
  3. News -

    A club run by the Sunlight Development Trust is here for you to know you’re not alone. 
  4. News -

    Medway Public Health and the METRO Charity in Medway are working together to understand more about chemsex and the needs of people who take part.

    Do you have a story to share that could help others?
  5. Advice and Information -

    What is available on the NHS? What do you have to pay for? How much is it going to cost? These are some of the questions you have asked that we can answer.
  6. News -

    Lots of people contact us asking questions about dentists.

    We hear from people who are struggling to get an NHS dentist or who are confused about the charging system. We also hear from lots of people who need emergency dental care.

  7. News -

    Stroke patients and their families were invited to Maidstone Hospital this week to chat with hospital staff about what the new may look like in the future across Medway & Kent.
  8. Report -

    Recently we have revisited the Community Mental Health clinics to see what changes have been made since our first reports.
  9. News -

    Last summer the NHS Commissioners in Kent, Medway and Sussex announced that South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) had been awarded a five-year contract to provide the new NHS 111 and Clinical Assessment Service commencing April 2020.
  10. News -

    Today we are in Rochester chatting to Medway residents about that they think we should be focusing our efforts on next year.

    Come and see us and tell us your thoughts.
  11. Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
  12. News -

    We want to hear how the Coronavirus is affecting you and your family. Tell us your story, no matter how small, and we can use it to identify any gaps in services
  13. News -

    Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army
  14. Advice and Information -

    The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.
  15. News -

    Many of Medway’s health & social care services are still operating albeit in a slightly different way.
  16. Advice and Information -

    If you, or someone in your family has a long term health condition, it can be tricky to know what to do. We are here to help.
  17. News -

    A new 24 hour Helpline has been launched to support people who need urgent help with their mental health in Medway
  18. News -

    Everyone has been thinking about how they can help during the Corona epidemic. Here is a snapshot of what the Healthwatch Medway team has been doing.
  19. Advice and Information -

    We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.
  20. News -

    New Urgent Dental Care Centres are being opened to provide emergency dental treatment during the Coronavirus pandemic.
  21. News -

    We recently visited 24 Care Homes across Medway talking to residents and families about their experience.
  22. Report -


    This week is Deaf Awareness Week. To celebrate we are publishing the feedback we heard from the Deaf community in Medway.
  23. News -

    Many people might normally be caring (albeit informally) for a neighbour or family member. For example, they may usually collect a prescription or do the shopping for someone. They may cook a hot meal for someone regularly.
  24. News -

    It’s really important that we hear how people are coping right now. We can ensure that your feedback can inform emergency planning and help organisations to plan how to get back to 'normal'.
  25. Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.
  26. News -

    If you, or someone you know, has autism and lives in Medway; your thoughts and feedback could help develop a better service for adults who are living with Autism in Medway.
  27. News -

    Since early April, we have been listening to people's stories about lockdown. We wanted to understand how they have been coping.
  28. News -

    Although we can't see our volunteers face to face this week, that doesn't stop us from thanking our Volunteers this Volunteers Week.
  29. News -

    This week is Carers Week. We know that hundreds of people in Medway are looking after someone right now.
    If you, or someone you know, has found themselves looking after someone during Covid, did you know that there may be support available to you?
  30. News -

    Share your story to help Medway's services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.
  31. News -

    Since the start of the Covid pandemic, we have been keeping in contact with a number of Medway Care Homes to understand how they are coping during the pandemic. Now we want to hear from people who have a family member in a Care Home right now.
  32. Advice and Information -

    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding are all new terms that have become part of our daily language. But what do they really mean and what applies to you?
  33. News -

    Last night we were part of the Health Overview Scrutiny Committee which discussed plans to temporarily move stroke services from Medway Maritime Hospital to Kent.
  34. News -

    The Care Quality Commission has announced today that three GP surgeries in Medway, which were run by DMC Healthwatch, are suspended following an inspection last week.
  35. Report -

    Our annual report is now published for you all to read, so if you want to know a bit more about what we do and what we have achieved, take a look.
  36. News -

    Following the closure of St Werburgh Medical Practice and its branch surgeries at Stoke Village Hall and Balmoral Gardens Healthy Living Centre last week, the CCG has today announced a temporary solution for patients.
  37. Advice and Information -

    The NHS complaints process was paused during the Coronavirus pandemic, but from today NHS England has advised NHS hospitals and services that unless there are exceptional circumstances, their complaints processes must restart.
  38. News -

    Do you do the shopping for your Mum, or help her get to appointments? Maybe you help in the house or with her personal needs? If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
  39. News -

    Since the beginning of lockdown, we have been collating feedback from people about how they are coping. Read our report which summarises what everyone told us in May,
  40. News -

    The Care Quality Commission has enforced immediate changes to the GP services at St Mary’s Island Surgery, The Sunlight Centre, Green Suite at Balmoral Healthy Living Centre, & Twydall Branch Surgery, at the Pentagon Centre following an inspection.
  41. News -

    Yesterday we had the pleasure of chatting with a group of women who care for their Mums. They shared with us the reality of their experience and talked to us about how challenging it's been during lockdown.
  42. News -

    The Dermatology service deals with skin conditions which can include rashes, lesions, lumps on the skin, changes to moles and skin cancer.
  43. Advice and Information -

    Scientists all over the world are racing to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus pandemic. The virus causing this disease is called SARS Cov2. A total of 26 candidates are currently in the clinical evaluation stage of development, according to WHO.
  44. Advice and Information -

    In settings where face coverings are required in England, there are some circumstances where people may not be able to wear a face covering.
  45. News -

    For the first time since March, visitors are once again allowed onto some wards at Medway Maritime Hospital.
  46. News -

    A decision has finally been made in the long running review of stroke services across Kent & Medway.
  47. News -

    With so many more hospital appointments being held online, Medway Maritime Hospital are looking to bring together a group of patients to help design and improve their digital services.
  48. Advice and Information -

    With testing hitting the headlines in recent days, and increasing numbers of people trying to get a Covid test, it can be confusing to know when you should, or shouldn’t seek a Covid test.
  49. Advice and Information -

    Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that can cause an unpleasant respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, exhaustion, and cough. Luckily after a few days in bed most people recover.
  50. News -

    During Covid, we have heard about the challenges people had getting their prescriptions, particularly in the early days of lockdown. We have shared that feedback directly with the Local Pharmacy Committee and now we want to hear from pharmacists too.