Respecting people’s end of life wishes
Making sure dying wishes are respected was at the heart of this quality improvement (QI) project.
Making sure dying wishes are respected was at the heart of this quality improvement (QI) project.
We’ve been working hand in hand with care homes to help residents with continence, something which can have a big impact on daily lives.
This work resulted in nearly 100 children being seen in one day, for glue ear, after a special Saturday clinic was set up.
This project aimed to improve the way we communicate with parents regarding the National Child Measurement Programme.
Thanks to our dental colleagues working with new equipment and in a different way, we are beginning to tackle a backlog of patients which built up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Making sure patients receive the right care, at the right time, by the right professionals was at the heart of changes made by our west Kent community hospitals service.
Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult time – so we need to be sure we are providing the best support we possibly can.
Parents can be more assured than ever that their children are in the best and safest of hands when they visit a minor injuries unit or an urgent treatment centre in Kent, thanks to the introduction of a system which quickly identifies babies and youngsters who might be seriously unwell.
A project, which aimed to improve a dietetic service for care home residents who need nutritional support, has resulted in patients being discharged quicker and increased staff capacity.
A health app which encourages and supports people to lead a healthier lifestyle, has been adapted and improved so that thousands more can use it.