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The NHS continues to be extremely busy with the response to COVID-19
The NHS is currently very busy but urgent care is available if you need it. If you feel unwell but it is not an emergency please call your GP. You can also visit 111.nhs.uk online or call NHS 111.
31 December 2020
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Hospital
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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ambulance
Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
2 December 2020
Advice and Information
Board Meeting
Board Meeting - 24 November 2020
Board Meeting Agenda and Papers
12 November 2020
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Open Meeting Zoom
Open Meeting - October 2020
In case you missed it, here are the presentations and slides from our October Open Meeting
29 October 2020
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Open meeting - October
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
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GP
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
Flu vaccinations in Kingston
Each year flu kills on average 11,000 people across the UK and hospitalises many more.
25 October 2020
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CQC report
CQC Report: Out of sight - who cares?
The CQC have carried out a review in response to serious concerns about potential breaches of human rights due to the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care settings for people who, in some cases, cannot advocate for themselves.
22 October 2020
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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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YOL report
Young People’s Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Crisis
This report was written by Healthwatch Kingston and Richmond in collaboration with Youth Out Loud! (YOL!), a group of young people aged 13-17.
14 October 2020
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TTCK video
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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