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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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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 achievements.
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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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Continuing to champion local voices as the Healthwatch network faces changes
Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames responds to recent announcements made about the future of the Healthwatch network.
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Healthwatch Kingston celebrates Disability Pride
Disability Pride is a celebration of the achievements and voices of Disabled people. Let's reflect on the experiences across south west London that have been shared with local Healthwatch.
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Trans and non-binary people face hurdles at every stage of primary care
Healthwatch research shows the barriers that trans and non-binary people face when seeking care.
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The Future of Public Voice and the Importance of Independent Advocacy
131 Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Oppose Government Plans to Undermine Independent Public Voice.
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We're still here for you
While the Healthwatch network faces changes in the future, we are still here, open and working for local people.
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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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