What we did

The online consultation provided respondents with the opportunity to have a say on each aspiration in the strategy, with respondents stating how much they agreed whether each aspiration should be included in the strategy. Developing from the online consultation, a series of interviews and focus groups were commissioned to provide further insight on the strengths and developmental points of the draft work and health strategy.

What we heard

  • 336 responses from across Kent and Medway to the online consultation.
  • 184 respondees to the online consultation said they would be happy to be contacted for focus groups.
  • Insights from 42 participants with lived experience contributed to interviews and focus groups. 33 were engaged in individual discussions and 9 participants took part in focus groups.

The feedback was analysed, revealing strong overall support for the strategy's aspirations. Each aspiration received a “strongly agree” response rate of over 69 per cent when respondents were asked whether it should be included in the strategy.

We will continue to work on the action plan and will return with a full report later this year.

Read the draft Kent and Medway Work and Health Strategy 2025-2030.

Who's listening

Kent and Medway Integrated Care System

Medway Council, Kent County Council and NHS Kent and Medway.

Kent and Medway Economic Partnership