Kent County Council ran a consultation to gather feedback on proposed changes to community wellbeing services, to help shape these vital services for the future — making them more accessible, effective, and tailored to the needs of Kent residents.
Whether you'd used these services, cared for someone, or simply had an interest in community health, your input was invaluable. Residents could take part through an online consultation, or by attending drop-in sessions across Kent in January 2025 (10am–4pm daily), held in Sevenoaks, Thanet, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Gravesham, Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Tonbridge and Malling, and Swale between 6–23 January 2025.
The consultation highlighted the critical role of services like short breaks and emotional support in reducing stress, improving wellbeing, and preventing strain on healthcare systems — and community feedback helped decision-makers understand the impact these services have on carers and the wider community.