News and reports

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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.

Youth Out Loud! are a group of young people aged 13-17 working with Healthwatch Kingston. If you are under 18, it would be great to have your involvement in our current projects.

Do you have lived experience of safeguarding in Kingston, and can you help shape future services? If so please join us at Kingston Voices, a new online opportunity for anyone, including friends, family or advocates of those who have been through the process.

Kingston Adult Social Care has launched new user-friendly online forms for faster, easier referrals!

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has dropped the rating for The Groves Medical Centre from good to inadequate following an inspection in October and November.