How people feel about living in Medway: a spotlight report focussing on Chatham

This is a report by Healthwatch Medway. The project looks at local residents views on health.

This work is part of a series on ongoing reports. The other reports can be found on the Medway website.

• 91% of the 54 people who said they were involved in community groups believe that being
  involved has an impact on their health and wellbeing.
• 72% of Chatham locals said they like living in Chatham.
• 69% of respondents who are involved in community groups find that it has a positive social impact.
• 46% of locals mentioned the negative impact of crime and anti-social behaviour in the local
  area.
• 39% of locals mentioned that the community in the area contributes to people liking where they
  live.
• 38% of respondents that are not involved in local groups do not want to get involved.
• 34% of respondents mentioned a lack of spare time to get involved in local groups.

There are no recommendations in this report.

There are no follow up actions in this report.