News and reports

For a summary of all Healthwatch Kingston's reports published for the year 2023-2024, please see below.

We are delighted to now be able to share our 'Healthwatch Kingston Annual Report 2023-2024: The value of listening to you'.

Healthwatch Kingston has a statutory requirement to prepare and publish our annual report by 30 June. This year it has been delayed due to the timing of the UK General Election, because we were not allowed to publish during the pre-election period (25 May to 4 July 2024).

Healthwatch Kingston's Enter and View report about Kingston Hospital food and hydration report highlights our visiting team's observations and shares what patients and staff shared with us about their experiences. This report will help support service improvements in food and drink services at Kingston Hospital.

Patients tell us they want to tell their story once and to receive care that is not restricted by organisational boundaries. So, in Kingston and Richmond, our new Occupational Therapy (OT) Network is working to provide more joined up healthcare for local people.

All Healthwatch organisations including Healthwatch Kingston are politically impartial.

Would you like to run an event or activity to help increase cancer awareness in your local community? If so, funding is available.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is scheduled from May 13th to 19th, focusing on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.

The Government has said it will reform disability benefits system to ensure they’re targeted at those most in need.

Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports will increase on 1 May 2024.

Kingston Council is working together with local organisations and residents to write a new all age Autism and ADHD strategy.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

Healthwatch England's report, "Pharmacy: what people want", explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.