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It's sexual health awareness week!

Youth Out Loud! have created a pack of resources for young people for sexual health awareness week.

16 September 2020

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For World Suicide Prevention Day, Kingston's Time to Change Champion, Fabian, shares his story

**TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE** Overwhelming feelings of work-related anxiety led Fabian to a complete loss of self-confidence, followed by depression and, ultimately, thoughts of taking his own life.

10 September 2020

Have your say

Share your experiences of care and support during the Coronavirus pandemic

We want to know how your experience of services in Kingston has been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 September 2020

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Healthwatch Kingston website approved by the Plain English Campaign

We are proud to say that our website is now stamped with the crystal mark of the Plain English Campaign

Help the NHS prepare for the winter for a chance to win a £50 voucher

Help the NHS this winter by sharing your views about flu vaccination.

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Have your say on Kingston’s Supported Living and Homecare Services

Kingston Council are inviting Parents and Carers to have their say on Supported Living and Homecare Services

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Watch the film: Kingston Hospital Intensive Care Team - planning for a pandemic

Fantastic film from Kingston Hospital about how they responded and adapted to the Coronavirus crisis. Well done and thank you!

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Carers Week – Make Care Visible

It’s Carers Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities.

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Mental Health Awareness Week - Youth Out Loud!

Our youth group - Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) have put together a fantastic set of resources which have been shared in schools for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Time to Change Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week - Time to Change Kingston

Time to Change Kingston have launched some exciting events, blogs and lockdown tips for mental health awareness week!

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Eve's lockdown tip

Sticking to some sort of routine has really helped me stay focused and has been a healthy way to cope with any anxiety that this uncertain time can cause. A routine can include simple things, like brushing your teeth and getting dressed.

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Sarah's lockdown tip

Through therapy, I have learnt to implement various tools to help me control my anxiety, panic attacks, and feelings of discomfort, and through trial and error I have found the ones that fit best for me and would like to share them with you.