I’ve put together our latest updates, and insights to keep you informed and engaged. From details on upcoming events, including the dates for our next Service User Engagement Forum, to details of Wheelchair Sports and how you can get involved.
Come along and have your say at our next Service User Engagement Forum. We will discuss our usual topics, and of course, you will have the chance to share any feedback or recent experiences you’ve had with our service.
If you have any questions or concerns, we’ll be happy to answer and help. If you have any ideas you'd like to share on how we can improve the service, we'd love to hear from you.
🗓️ Wednesday 18th March 2026 from 11:30am
📍 Online via Teams or in person at our Gillingham service Centre
(Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service, 1 Ambley Green, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NJ)
✅ Service updates from the Operational team, clinical lead and the service as a whole.
✅ Details of any upcoming events in the local community.
✅ Information on projects Clive, our CLEO, is involved with.
✅ Talk about our new website - we welcome your feedback!
All are welcome! To register your interest, please email Clive Bassant, the CLEO for Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service, at Clive.Bassant@rosscare.co.uk or email Nicola at Nicola.Armstrong@rosscare.co.uk
Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service would like to hear from our younger service users! If you are under the age of 30 and would like to tell us about your experience, good or not so good, then come along to our group.
We have guest speakers in attendance on the day, who will be offering their help & advice.
🗓️ Wednesday 18th February from 11:30am - 2pm
📍 Our Gillingham Service Centre at 1 Ambley Green, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NJ
Email Nicola.Armstrong@rosscare.co.uk to book your place
“On a rainy September morning, I had the privilege of joining Nicola on a boat trip off the coast of Dover. As luck would have it, the skipper offered me the chance to steer the craft, and I eagerly accepted. Despite the less-than-ideal weather, I knew it was going to be an unforgettable experience..."
“It was my privilege to join Clive Bassant (Community Liaison and Engagement Officer) in being invited to attend the Wheelchair Rugby, International match between England and Wales on 24th August at Christchurch Sports Centre and witness first hand how exciting and physical wheelchair rugby is.
All the attendees, whether they were players or spectators, were treated to a very competitive game that reinforced what an impact a wheelchair can have. I was able to speak to some of the players and get a better understanding of needs and support that the wheelchair service could provide and I hope to be able to more involved at future events.
Congratulations have to go to the England team who won the tournament 6 matches to 1.”
“My name is Julie and I joined the Wheelchair Service in Gillingham in November 2025.
I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2002 in London. I began the first 4 years of my career as an OT in Northern Ireland where I was born and brought up and worked in The Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast..."
Para-Badminton is a rapidly growing sport suitable for a wide range of physical disabilities. Players can be standing or use wheelchairs. Sessions are run by our coach who provides coaching and organises games to improve your badminton.
Wild with Wheels was founded by Gini, a wheelchair user who recognised the need for inclusive outdoor experiences for people with mobility aids.
The Wheelchair Alliance, a community interest company (CIC) dedicated to improving the lives of wheelchair users, has launched its three-year strategy focused on access, innovation, and equity in wheelchair provision.
Healthwatch Kent and Healthwatch Medway are your local independent champion for health and social care. Our aim is to improve services by ensuring local voices are heard. We do this by going out into the local community to speak with anyone who wants to share a recent experience they or a loved one has had with health and/or social care services. We use your experiences to better understand the challenges facing the NHS and other care providers. We have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care.
Our website hosts articles of accurate information and clear advice on an array of different topics to help you feel empowered to make the right decision about your health and social care.
Click here to learn more about your local Healthwatch and how you can have your say
