News and reports

The UK has lost its status as a measles-free country following a rise in the number of outbreaks and deaths from the disease.

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.

Cervical cancer is highly preventable through regular cervical screening, yet every day in the UK, two women and people with a cervix lose their lives to cervical cancer, and nine more receive a life-changing diagnosis.

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.

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.

Local hospitals are extremely busy and are reminding patients of the NHS services that can help.

Your voice matters. Share your experience with the safeguarding journey in Kingston to help shape a better, more supportive service.

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.