How people feel about living in Medway: a spotlight report focusing on Gillingham

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Medway are undertaking a series of engagement projects with residents of different settlements in Medway to find out what matters to them.  In March 2024 they engaged with 32 residents of the town of Gillingham.

Key findings

  • 85% of respondents that were not involved in community groups said that where they live impacts on their health and wellbeing.
  • 81% of all respondents said where they live has an impact on their health and wellbeing.
  • 79% of respondents that were involved in community groups said that where they live impacts on their health and wellbeing.
  • 77% of respondents not involved in community groups like where they live.
  • 63% of overall respondents like the area in which they live
  • 53% of respondents involved in community groups said they like the area in which they live
  • 44% of respondents said that the amenities in the local area have a positive impact on them.
  • 41% of respondents said that the amount of rubbish and lack of upkeep of the area has a negative impact on them.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Medway
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Interviews
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
32
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