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Healthwatch Kingston is asking residents, family and friends about their experiences of residential care during the coronavirus pandemic
Healthwatch Kingston recognises this is a sensitive time for many and we would like to hear about the experiences of residents, and also from family members and friends of residents of Care Homes, Supported Living Homes and Extra Care Housing.
13 January 2021
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Lockdown 3 survey in Korean
Korean? Tamil? Polish? Other? Check out the NEW Healthwatch Kingston website ‘Select language’ feature
If English isn't your first language and you want to find out more about the work of Healthwatch Kingston, our website now allows you to select which language you want through Google Translate. It's not always perfect but better than nothing at all.
13 January 2021
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JOINT STATEMENT: Time to Change Kingston
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames and Mind in Kingston have today released a joint statement about the future of Time to Change Kingston.
13 January 2021
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Have your say
Tell us about your experiences of NHS and social care services during 'Lockdown 3'
Healthwatch Kingston acknowledges the extreme pressure NHS and social care services are facing during 'Lockdown 3'. We continue to be interested in what local people think about the care they are provided during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
13 January 2021
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Rapid result Covid-19 testing for key front-line staff at new community testing sites
This testing is for anyone who works directly with/supports adults and who doesn’t have coronavirus symptoms. This test is now also open to people living in supported living settings and people attending day services.
7 January 2021
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Latest Information on Coronavirus - National Lockdown and Government launches coronavirus ad campaign
STAY HOME. PROTECT THE NHS. SAVE LIVES. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.
5 January 2021
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Parking now free for Blue Badge Holders at Kingston Hospital
From 1st January 2021 parking will be free onsite for Blue Badge Holders at Kingston Hospital
4 January 2021
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HANDS FACE SPACE
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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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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Board Meeting
Board Meeting - 24 November 2020
Board Meeting Agenda and Papers
12 November 2020
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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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