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Exploring creative community engagement strategies
New Dialogue is exploring creative community engagement strategies to open up welcoming and accessible conversations.
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UK loses measles elimination status after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake
The UK has lost its status as a measles-free country following a rise in the number of outbreaks and deaths from the disease.
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Equality assessment for NHS 10-Year Plan overlooks loss of independent patient voice, Local Healthwatch leaders warn
Local Healthwatch respond to the Government's Equality Impact Assessment for the NHS 10-Year Plan as concerns remain over the future of independent patient voice and scrutiny.
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Local hospitals feel strain of winter pressures
Local hospitals are extremely busy and are reminding patients of the NHS services that can help.
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Help shape safeguarding services for local people: 2025 - 2026 Adult Safeguarding Survey
Your voice matters. Share your experience with the safeguarding journey in Kingston to help shape a better, more supportive service.
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Amber cold-health alert expanded to all regions of England
The amber cold-health alert has been extended for all regions of England until 12pm on Sunday 11 January.
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Raising Awareness and Supporting Screening
Cervical cancer is highly preventable through regular cervical screening, yet every day in the UK, two women and people with a cervix lose their…
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Keeping warm and well: staying safe in cold weather
Anyone can become unwell if they get too cold. Be prepared for cold weather and take action to keep yourself warm.
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Help shape the future of drug and alcohol services in Kingston
Kingston Council are currently inviting residents to share their views on the future of Kingston’s adult drug and alcohol treatment and recovery…
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Latest reports and publication
Enter & View Report - Ashton Meadows
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 Ashton Meadows Nursing Home. Ashton Meadows is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) and is the fifth home opened by Ashton Care Group.
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Enter & View Report - Medihands Healthcare
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 Medihands Healthcare. Medihands is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) and is one of two homes in Kingston run by Mrs Jayashree Sawmynaden.
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