About this event
Join us on Monday, 4th August, 12:00 pm - 15:15 pm, for our next public meeting.
We recently published our annual report, 'Unlocking the power of people-driven care'.
In telling their stories, members of the public have demonstrated the power they have to show how our health and social care system is and isn’t working. They have been pivotal not only in identifying the issues, but in highlighting how to make real and lasting change.
We're coming together with the people who have shaped our work over the last year to celebrate the power of local people to speak up and make a difference.
Refreshments will be provided, please let us know you are coming so we can make suitable arrangements.
Location: Kingston Quacker Centre, Fairfield East Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PT
Agenda
12.00pm: Buffet lunch upon arrival (30 mins) – All welcome
12.30pm: Opening and introductions – Stephen Bitti, CEO Healthwatch Kingston
12.45pm: Our year in numbers and making a difference – Stephen Bitti, CEO Healthwatch Kingston
1.00pm: Making a difference in the community – Local voices and Healthwatch reports
- Equitable access to participation (Socially isolated, physically Disabled adults report)
- Understanding health and care needs (Early years and their families report)
- Ensuring services acknowledge diverse experiences (Bereavement gaps report)
1.30pm: Q & A session – All
1.45pm: Refreshment break (15 mins) – All
2.00pm: Listening to your experiences – Local voices and Healthwatch community engagement
- Listening, learning, and leading: How Kingston’s voices have transformed safeguarding
- Youth Out Loud! podcasts: Access to services for Disabled young people
- Improving the quality of life in care homes: Observing environments, mealtimes, and activities
2.30pm: Q & A session – All
2.45pm: Showcasing volunteer impact – Stephen Bitti, CEO Healthwatch Kingston
3.00pm: Future priorities – Stephen Bitti, CEO Healthwatch Kingston
3.15pm: Meeting close
