Healthwatch Kingston takes part in local Health & Wellbeing Event
The Primary Care team worked collaboratively with Kingston Council, SPEAR, Public Health, Healthwatch, Refugee Action Kingston, Kingston Churches in Action, Kingston Voluntary Action, Voices of Hope and Your Healthcare to organize the event.
The Primary Care team in Kingston & Richmond decided to hold Health and Wellbeing Events in each borough in order to provide:
- An opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccination;
- Health & wellbeing advice from a range of local services and organisations;
- Essential kits (containing toiletries and long-life food items);
- Hair cuts, hand massages and mini manicures and;
- A hot breakfast and lunch
Two posters were created for the day: How to Register with a GP and How to Register with a Dentist. This was based on feedback we received at previous events. Healthwatch Kingston retained the posters following the event for ongoing use.
55 people attended the event. 8 people attended for COVID vaccinations. The barber saw 23 people for haircuts. The SPEAR Clothing Project gave out clothing to 20 people. The BBV team tested 4 people for Hep B and Hep C, all of which were negative. One of these visitors booked in to see their nurse at a later date for a fibroscan.
