News and reports

Kingston Hospital has introduced a new digital triage solution to allow patients to self-check-in when they arrive at the emergency department (A&E). Staff are available to support people who need assistance to use a self-check-in kiosk.

Join the conversation!

In our first two workshops, we have heard about people’s experiences of trying to physically access services via public transport, knowing what services are available, what services they are entitled to and more.

We still have two more workshops for you to get involved with. Thursday 6th February is an online meeting, 6.30 – 8.30pm and Monday 10th February 11.30am – 1.30pm at Searchlight Centre, New Malden.

Sign up by following the links below or contact Scott Bacon on 07421 071820 or scott@healthwatchkingston.org.uk

It is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer found in the cervix. It is most common in women aged between 30 and 35, but it can happen at any age.

Read Healthwatch England's response to the plan, which aims to tackle record NHS waiting times and improve people's experience while they wait.

Healthwatch England welcomes plans for a Social Care Commission.

There is no timetable for how long grief lasts, or how you should feel, at any time of year.

Christmas and the New Year period can be especially hard but remember - you are not alone.

Healthwatch Kingston is working with Kingston Centre for Independent Living to deliver four workshops on the health and care needs of socially isolated, physically Disabled adults. BOOK YOUR PLACE BELOW...

Funded by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Community Resilience Fund, Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) have created a film which introduces young people to bereavement / grief services and support.

Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames is your local health and social care champion and we are working collaboratively with Kingston Voluntary Action to deliver this 'Early years: Health and care needs of under-5s and their families' community engagement. Responses to this survey will also inform the development of community services in Kingston and across south west London.

We understand this time of year can be difficult, but there are a wide range of services available to residents of Kingston to help during this time.

Local Services and Support during this period

We know this is a challenging time with increasing costs for everyone, but there is support available for people struggling over the festive period, below you can find advice and information, of cost of living support and details on local Kingston food banks and community fridges.