Case studies

A quick and simple idea has been implemented within our sexual health service which is aimed at making improvements for patients and colleagues.

Making sure there is the right care, in the right place, at the right time is at the heart of a project to improve quality at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital.

People living with respiratory conditions have helped Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT)to create a resource to help others.

Looking after yourself, so that you can look after others, is at the heart of the huddle – a health and wellbeing initiative at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is believed to be the first in the country to be pioneering a simple but effective wristband, for patients with breathing problems.

What is important and meaningful to dementia patients, their carers, family and friends was at the heart of a project to redesign a leaflet and feedback survey.

Providing the best care for patients who are frail and not missing “golden opportunities” is at the heart of a quality improvement project within our Frailty Service.

Making sure all medical equipment is safe to use and that records are accurate and up-to-date is at the heart of one of the trust’s improvement projects.

Information is to be captured in a more efficient and thorough way within the Rapid Response Service in east Kent – for the benefit of both patients and staff.

Homeless people have been treated for diabetes, lung disease, pregnancy, infected wounds and skin conditions at drop-in clinics.