News and reports

In this year's YOL! Activity Update, find out what young people think about local heath and care service, watch an interview with Tom Baverstock, a Kingston’s Cycling Paramedic and discover more about how the YOL! Digital Youth Project has worked with the Kingston Resilience Fund to tackle young peoples challenges with social media.

This report is one of two (the second is our ‘Including Digitally Excluded Communities’ report) that share findings from our community engagement with Kingston residents over almost two years.

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.

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.