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Coronavirus and Hospital Visiting

Recent reports have shown there has been a significant rise in the rates of Coronavirus infection within hospitals. Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust responded quickly to Healthwatch Kingston about people’s concerns.

17 December 2020

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Healthwatch Kingston signs the Time to Change employer pledge

Time to Change is a social movement aiming to change the way people think and act about mental health. Healthwatch Kingston joins the many organisations across the country who have pledged to tackle mental health stigma within their work places.

27 October 2020

South West London COVID-19 - Gold Briefing

The following gold briefing information has been shared with us from NHS South West London CCG.

26 October 2020

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Flu vaccinations in Kingston

Each year flu kills on average 11,000 people across the UK and hospitalises many more.

25 October 2020

Have your say

Last chance to share your experiences of services during the Coronavirus pandemic

The deadline for sharing your views is Sunday 1 November. We have been gathering experiences on access and quality of services during the pandemic and will be writing our report on these findings very soon.

22 October 2020

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Time to Change Kingston Video for World Mental Health Day

Watch Time to Change Kingston Champions Eli, Fabian and Tony speak with Giselle from Kingston Libraries about their eye-opening experiences of mental health issues, stigma and support.

14 October 2020

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Dental Services Update

We have heard that residents have been having trouble accessing dental services during the pandemic. Kingston and Richmond Local Dental Committee have provided an update about Dental Services in Kingston and Richmond.

14 October 2020

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Right to Healthcare Card

As a result of unprecedented measures being put in place to deal with Covid-19 Groundwork's research has found that many people experiencing homelessness have found it difficult to register with a GP and access primary care services.

13 October 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020

Time to Change Kingston are running a number of events for World Mental Health Day.

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What do you think about Test and Trace?

Please tell Healthwatch Kingston what you think about the COVID-19 NHS Test and Trace Service

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It’s National Eye Health Week!

Many people often fear losing vision; yet take minimal steps in caring for their eyes. This is what the National Eye Health Week aims to change.

23 September 2020

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