• Too many people are dying too young because of differences in health that exist between people. What can we do to reduce these differences?

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    MS

    2 years ago

    Recognise and promote the links between environmental, physical and mental health, prepare for worsening effects of global warming.

    Identify those most at risk of heatwaves, flooding and extreme weather events and help safeguard. Lead protection of the natural environment due to the known health benefits.

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    anonymis

    2 years ago

    The biggest problem I think is loneliness – we need to do more to help people link up with other people. Many people wont admit they need he

    All the charities and all the services need to work more together to identify those who need help and be subtle and careful about what we all say. People are still proud.

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    Ashford Resident

    2 years ago

    Growing edible plants in community areas and raising public allotments and orchards

    Teach people to manage their local environment and give and get back. Victoria Park (everywhere else) should be covered in raspberry bushes, blackberries, plum trees and the like. Teach people to grow veg.

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    Disadvantaged

    2 years ago

    Suggest you look at your Facebook page and how many people have no access to a GP. Until you tackle this we are ALL disadvantaged.

    Where are the GPs?

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    Anon

    2 years ago

    Knowing where to go and what support is available for carers by TV advert, letterbox, via GP.

  • What type of support do vulnerable people and disadvantaged communities need to help them stay well?

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    Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Help with activity clothing

    Some can't afford a swimsuit let alone anything suitable for a gym. Help with this would be welcome.

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    Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Fresh fruit and veg at foodbank

    We need more fresh fruit and veg at food bank in Margate. The High Street food bank seems closed.

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    Stvll

    2 years ago

    More supported independent living accommodation for young multi-handicapped adults.

    Institutional care doesn't allow these individuals to reach their potential, and damages their mental and physical conditions. We need "almshouse" provision, with plenty of outside space for activity and recreation and care-plans designed around an individual's needs, not the staff's or organisations'.

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    Anon

    2 years ago

    Alerts can make people anxious (heat/winter). Info on where to go for help e.g. welfare safe space, phoneline to contact if vulnerable.

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    Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Easily accessible signposting services, linked to FAQs. Typically reliant on citizens advice.

  • How can we improve Kent and Medway to be a place where people thrive?

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    Anonymous

    2 years ago

    GP services needs to be good everywhere

    I have a very good GP practice (Bethesda in Margate)

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    Marimba1

    2 years ago

    Make sure that the CAMHs service is fit for purpose.

    The current provider for the area is woefully underfunded and understaffed meaning children have to meet such a high threshold for help, ending up in a dire state before treatment is even attempted and recovery less likely. Thus meaning many move into adulthood with unresolved and untreated mental health issues that could have been nipped in the bud years earlier.

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    Frances

    2 years ago

    Ensure infastructure provision is adequate for local population eg More GP surgeries; mental health support; health education etc.

    Improve health and well being support.

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    Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Infrastructure - reliable bus and train services which are invested in and regular. Housing developments not for short term gain.

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    Mum of 3

    2 years ago

    Control rent rates

    Stop building so many houses and removing green spaces. None of the housing being built is affordable. Greedy opportunists buy these houses and then charge people rent that they can't afford. People can't thrive if they're unable to turn o heating or but food just so that they can make their rent. Make housing more affordable, have better controls.