News and reports

Anyone can become unwell if they get too cold. Be prepared for cold weather and take action to keep yourself warm.

The amber cold-health alert has been extended for all regions of England until 12pm on Sunday 11 January.

Kingston Council are currently inviting residents to share their views on the future of Kingston’s adult drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services.

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 89 Ewell Road. Ewell Road is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) and is one of a range of homes across the country run by Elysium Partnership.

The NHS is asking patients to choose services appropriately during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.

Healthwatch Kingston was recently joined by partners and community members at Kingston Quaker Centre for a festive Public Meeting.

Ahead of the holiday period the NHS is reminding people not to wait if they have an urgent care need and that they can get help by contacting NHS 111.

Help to ensure responsive access to mental health support when people need it most by sharing your feedback on accessing mental health services in a crisis.

Following careful consideration of our organisation's mission, and the future of independent voice, the Healthwatch Kingston Board agreed to change the charitable company name to ‘New Dialogue’.

As flu cases rise it’s important to know how to take care of yourself and when to seek medical attention.

A sharp jump in flu patients needing hospital treatment has raised concerns over strain on the NHS as winter pressures mount.

For National Grief Awareness Week we want to reflect on what local people have told us about their experiences of bereavement, grief, and loss.