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Join the Include to Improve Lived Experience Network
Activity Alliance and Sport for Confidence want to hear from disabled people about their lived experiences of being active, volunteering and working in the sport and physical activity sector.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: The Power of Community
Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone. Communities can provide a sense of belonging,…
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Local Events and Resources
Being part of a positive community is good for mental health and wellbeing. Celebrate the importance of community this Mental Health Awareness Week by getting involved in Kingston community events.
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Lack of communication support leaves sign languages users in the dark about their health conditions
New reseach from the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) has found that half of sign language users do not understand diagnoses, or how their treatment works.
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The NHS will get its own Royal Mail postage class to help stop late letters leading to missed appointments
A new Royal Mail NHS-specific barcode will support mail delivery teams to ensure NHS letters are delivered on time.
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South west Londoners reminded that NHS is here for them this Easter bank holiday weekend
People needing medical help or advice should go to 111.nhs.uk first, unless it is a life-threatening emergency, in which case they must call 999
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Discover simple steps to help look after your mental wellbeing
We all have times when we feel low, anxious or overwhelmed. But little things, like talking to a friend or taking a moment to breathe, can help us…
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Equality, Diversity & Human Rights Week 2025: Championing inclusive health and care in Kingston
At Healthwatch Kingston, we are proud to support Equality, Diversity & Human Rights Week and reaffirm our mission to champion the voice of local…
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Healthwatch England's response to government plans for social care reform
Healthwatch England welcomes plans for a Social Care Commission.
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Latest reports and publication
Enter & View Report - Medihands Clifton
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 Clifton. Medihands Clifton is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and is one of the two homes run by Mrs Jayashreer Sawmynaden.
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Independent Evaluation of the Kingston Community Mental Health Transformation Programme
This report presents insights from three surveys on mental health services in Kingston, conducted between June 2023 and March 2024. Commissioned by South West London and St George’s NHS Mental Health Trust, the findings will help shape future improvements and assess progress since the Trust’s mental health service transformation began in 2021.
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