The Friends of Whitstable Hospital & Healthcare is a voluntary organisation and registered charity which provides a wide range of support, care and fundraising services to primary healthcare in the Whitstable area Over the years the Friends have raised considerable funds which has enabled us to provide equipment and patient amenity items for the hospital and for local patients. We have also contributed funding for items such as X-ray, diagnostics and specialist clinics so that now all patients have the benefit of more services being provided locally in Whitstable. Many of our members do supporting work at the Hospital and also in the community where our volunteers visit and befriend people being cared for at home and their families and carers. At Estuary View Medical Centre our volunteers manage Friends Café serving drinks and light refreshments to patients, visitors and staff.