News and reports

The latest statistics from the UK Health Security Agency show that as many as 1 in 5 children starting school this September have not had the vaccines they need to protect them against a range of diseases.

Can't find an NHS dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems finding an NHS dentist taking new patients or if you're struggling with NHS dentistry costs.

In the UK, around 5 young people take their own lives each day. It's time to change the narrative, share hope, and start conversations.

New research examines the barriers that people trying to make complaints can experience.

Long wait times for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis make it difficult for people to get the support they need. New Healthwatch research has revealed an additional hurdle: the wait to get medication.

Kingston Council has published the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024/25 with a focus this year on heart health and reducing related health inequalities.

The NHS in south west London would like to understand more about people’s experiences of mental health crisis services – particularly people’s experiences of crisis cafes.

Join Kingston Safeguarding Voices and share your experiences to help make the safeguarding process work better for local people.

The Healthwatch Kingston report on bereavement services in south west London, explores peoples diverse experiences of grief and loss and the gaps in support.

Local Healthwatch are asking the government to revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak for the public.

We recently came together with the people who have shaped our work over the last year to celebrate the power of local people to speak up and make a difference. You can catch up on the presentations here.

ADHD and autism are two neurodiversity conditions that present in contrasting ways. In recent Healthwatch research, people who were diagnosed with, or suspected they had, both conditions shared their experiences.