In July 2025, we asked the people of Kent and Medway if they were passionate about making a difference in health and care across Kent and Medway? Do they want to ensure diverse voices are heard in key decisions that affect our communities?

We are seeking community champions, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to join our new independent advisory panel that will help shape how the NHS listens to and learns from people across Kent and Medway.

We are looking for

✔ Citizens from across Kent and Medway

✔ People with lived experience of health and care services

✔ Family carers, young people

✔ Representatives of diverse communities

✔ Community advocates

What we need from you:

✔ A commitment to making a difference

✔ A strong understanding of your community and wider networks

✔ An ability to look at information gathered from different people, patients and communities

✔ To attend four 3-hour meetings a year, with at least two per year in person

✔ An open mind and a passion for inclusion

Bali Rodgers, People and Communities Champion will chair the group.

All travel expenses will be reimbursed and we are looking to recognise the time spent by volunteers who take part in the group.

Your voice. Your community. Your NHS.

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Want to find out more?

We hosted 2 drop in sessions with Bali Rodgers, the independent lived experience and community champion at NHS Kent and Medway.

The informal meetings took place on Monday 14 July 1:00 – 2:00 pm and Wednesday 16 July at 6:00 – 7:30pm.

The deadline for applications was 21 July 2025.

Thank you to everyone who applied.