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Public health annual report targets healthy hearts in Kingston
Kingston Council has published the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024/25 with a focus this year on heart health and reducing related health inequalities.
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Experiences of grief and loss in south west London
The Healthwatch Kingston report on bereavement services in south west London, explores peoples diverse experiences of grief and loss and the gaps in support.
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Healthwatch Kingston celebrates independent voices at public meeting with local people
We recently came 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. You can catch up on the presentations here.
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What does it mean to have Autism and ADHD?
ADHD and autism are two neurodiversity conditions that present in contrasting ways. In recent Healthwatch research, people who were diagnosed with, or suspected they had, both conditions shared their experiences.
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The 10-Year Health Plan for England – what it means for you, and Healthwatch
Read our summary of the Government’s new 10-Year Health Plan for England, and learn about what it means for Healthwatch.
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How does social media make young people feel?
Following on from our engagement with young people to learn how they feel about social media and health messaging, we revisit a conversation Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) had last year to discuss the pressure of social media and the impact it has on them.
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Share your experiences of mental health crisis services
The NHS in south west London would like to understand more about people’s experiences of mental health crisis services – particularly people’s…
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Keep independent services that give the public a voice
Local Healthwatch are asking the government to revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak for the public.
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Your Healthcare celebrates its 15th birthday
As Your Healthcare celebrates its 15th anniversary, Managing Director Ed Montgomery reflects on the success of the model and it's key…
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Latest reports and publication
Unlocking the power of people-driven care: Healthwatch Kingston annual report 2024-2025
Our 2024-2025 annual report outlines how the public's stories have changed care for the better and the work we are doing to make sure that the health and care system puts the needs and experiences of local people, sometimes the most vulnerable and digitally excluded, at the very heart of NHS and social care decision-making.
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All Ages Learning Disability Partnership Board: End of Year Report 2024-2025
Inclusion and amplifying the voices of people with a learning disability is a key priority for the work of Healthwatch Kingston and the All Age Learning Disability Board.
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