Case studies

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.

Digital whiteboards have been introduced across our rapid response service in east Kent – resulting in a host of benefits for staff, their managers and patients.

A pilot project which involves closely monitoring the long term conditions of care home residents is having great results.