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Looking for medical support in Kingston this Bank Holiday weekend?
If you need medical help over the Easter long weekend, use NHS 111 - or call 999 in a life-threatening emergency
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Doctors’ Strike Action – What You Need to Know
Industrial action by Resident Doctors, will take place from Tuesday 7th to Monday 13th April 2026. The NHS is asking patients to choose services appropriately during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who…
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Help improve ADHD services in South West London
Take 10 minutes to complete the survey from NHS South West London and help shape ADHD services for adults.
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“I would worry feedback may prejudice my care” new report raises concerns about rush to rely on digital systems
New findings from local Healthwatch illustrate both the opportunities and risks associated with the NHS’s rapid shift toward digital first models, especially alongside proposals to transition independent feedback functions into NHS structures.
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Former government minister backs The King’s Fund study on importance of independent patient voice in health and social care
A new report from The King's Fund examines what has worked well and what the challenges have been for Healthwatch. The report finds that key strengths lie in the independence, ‘hub and spoke’ structure and community based insights of Healthwatch.
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90% of women do not know the four main symptoms of ovarian cancer
The earlier ovarian cancer can be diagnosed, the easier it is to treat, but because the symptoms are common and misdiagnosed, ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late. Symptoms awareness saves lives – so let’s shout about them together.
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Feeling Grief Differently: Adults with autism and ADHD share their experience of bereavement
Everyone experiences bereavement differently. In this podcast series, New Dialogue Engagement Officer Scott speaks to adults with autism and ADHD…
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What you need to know about the meningitis outbreak
There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB), which can lead to meningitis, in Kent. The overall risk of MenB to people outside the…
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The importance of HIV testing week
HIV testing is free and confidential. Regular testing helps to reduce the numbers of undiagnosed people and those diagnosed late, as well as raise…
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Latest reports and publication
Enter and View: HF Trust Thetford Road
Healthwatch Kingston champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services. This report presents the findings of the Healthwatch Kingston's Authorised Representatives’ visit to HF Trust Thetford Road. Thetford Road is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) and is one of a range of homes across the country run by HF Trust that support people with learning disabilities.
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New Dialogue Data Review: Health and Social Care Inequalities
Our 5-year review of engagement data is helping to identify trends in health and social care inequalities.
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