A photo of an elderly woman in her home as she helped to stand by a nurse.

What do we mean by NHS community care services

Community health services cover a wide range of services and provide care for people from birth to the end of their life. Community health teams play a vital role in supporting people with complex health and care needs to live independently in their own home for as long as possible.
Advice and Information
The front cover of the Healthwatch Kingston 'Health and care needs of socially isolated, physically disabled' report

Health and care needs of socially isolated, physically Disabled adults

Social isolation can have a profound impact on mental and physical health. When we spoke to local Disabled adults, they told us about the obstacles to participation they experience. Inaccessible public transport, poor communication of what is available and stigma are just some of the factors that limit physically Disabled adults' ability to be part of the local community.
Report
The front cover of the Healthwatch Kingston 'Early Years: Health and care needs of under-5s and their families report'

The health and care needs of under-5s and their families report

This report by Healthwatch Kingston explores the health and care experiences of families with children aged 0–5 across Kingston upon Thames. This engagement has highlighted the value of early years services and the persistent challenges families face, particularly around fragmented support, long wait times, and navigating care for children with complex or neurodiverse needs.
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the cover of the Healthwatch Kingston Making Safeguarding Personal report

Making Safeguarding Personal Report 2023-24

This report presents anonymised feedback from people who have experienced the adult safeguarding process in Kingston, as part of the borough’s commitment to Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP). The approach places individuals at the centre of safeguarding enquiries, focusing on the outcomes they want and working to ensure these are met.
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The front cover of the Healthwatch Kingston 'South West London Bereavement Services and Support: Gaps Workshops Report'

South West London Bereavement Services and Support: Gaps Workshops Report

Building on earlier findings, Healthwatch Kingston and partners worked to engage underrepresented groups through community workshops, surveys, and youth-led creative projects, to better understand experiences of grief and the accessibility of bereavement support across south west London.
Report
A photo of two young women looking at something on a phone together. Bold text across the image reads 'Young people, social media and health messaging'

Young people, social media and health messaging

We asked young people in Kingston how they feel about social media and health. Their answers showed a mix of connection and concern—social media is where they go to talk, learn, and express themselves, but it also brings pressure, doubt, and anxiety. What they want most is honest, accessible support from people they can trust—delivered in ways that fit their world.
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A photo of a young person on their own in a dark room. Text reads 'loneliness. it's a part of life. let's talk about it.'

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Feeling lonely is something we all experience from time to time. You might feel lonely while scrolling social media, even when you're with others—or when you're on your own. It’s nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. The important thing is to talk about it.
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