1. Outreach at Neurodiverse Arts Festival

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    The Healthwatch Kingston team have been doing a number of outreach activities recently.

  2. Outreach at Kingston College

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    The Healthwatch Kingston team have been doing a number of outreach activities recently.

  3. Our top five work areas for 2019/20

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    Our top five work areas for 2019/20 have grown since last year and are set out here.

  4. Kingston awarded Time to Change funding to tackle mental health stigma

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    Kingston has been selected as one of eight areas to tackle mental health stigma locally after winning a bid to become one of 2019’s Time to Change Hubs.

  5. Youth Out Loud!

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    Find out how to get involved!

  6. Meet our new team

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    Following a recruitment drive over the summer, the new Healthwatch Kingston team are now all in post.

  7. Would you like to volunteer with us?

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    Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care.

  8. Time to Change Champions Fund applications have opened

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    As part of World Mental Health Day 2019, Time to Change Kingston has launched its Champions Fund – a £10,000 pot of money to help residents challenge mental health stigma in the community.

  9. Health and Care Plan launched in the borough of Kingston

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    Local people to benefit from better joined up NHS and social care services

  10. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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    The Healthwatch Kingston team would like to wish all our volunteers, partners and residents a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

  11. GP Patient Survey Result

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    We believe it is import for people to have access to the patient survey results for their local practices and would welcome the opportunity to hear your views.

  12. Declare Your Care Campaign

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    We are pleased to support the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) #DeclareYourCare campaign which is currently focussing on people with a learning disability, their family, carers and advocates.

  13. Consultation on £500m Epsom St Helier proposals now live

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    The public consultation on three potential options for the location of a brand-new specialist emergency care hospital – on the Epsom, St Helier or Sutton hospital sites is currently open until Wednesday, 1 April 2020.

  14. Youth Out Loud! focus on sexual health

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    Youth Out Loud! is a group of young people, helping to improve our local health and care services. YOL! works across Healthwatch Kingston and Healthwatch Richmond to make health and care services better for young people.

  15. Coronavirus: advice

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    Advice from Kingston Hospital and Kingston and Richmond Clinical Commissioning Groups

  16. Coronavirus posters in different languages for download

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    Posters in different languages are now available for you to download, print off and distribute to your local communities.

  17. Coronavirus: latest information

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    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  18. Coronavirus: office temporarily closed in support of social distancing

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    Staff are working remotely

  19. Coronavirus: how you can help the community

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    Kingston Council, Kingston Voluntary Action and Volunteering Kingston are working together to create 'Kingston Stronger Together' Find out how you can get involved.

  20. Coronavirus: socially isolating?

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    Helpful tips to manage your mental and physical wellbeing

  21. Coronavirus: need help?

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    Are you currently self isolating, vulnerable and need help accessing essential goods and services in Kingston?

  22. Last chance to share your experiences of services during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    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.

  23. A message from the Healthwatch Kingston team

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    Dear Healthwatchers! We hope you are all keeping well during this challenging time.

  24. Mental Health Awareness Week - Time to Change Kingston

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    Time to Change Kingston have launched some exciting events, blogs and lockdown tips for mental health awareness week!

  25. Mental Health Awareness Week - Youth Out Loud!

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    Our youth group - Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) have put together a fantastic set of resources which have been shared in schools for Mental Health Awareness Week.

  26. Carers Week – Make Care Visible

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    It’s Carers Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities.

  27. Have your say on Kingston’s Supported Living and Homecare Services

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    Kingston Council are inviting Parents and Carers to have their say on Supported Living and Homecare Services

  28. Watch the film: Kingston Hospital Intensive Care Team - planning for a pandemic

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    Fantastic film from Kingston Hospital about how they responded and adapted to the Coronavirus crisis. Well done and thank you!

  29. Help the NHS prepare for the winter for a chance to win a £50 voucher

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    Help the NHS this winter by sharing your views about flu vaccination.

  30. Healthwatch Kingston website approved by the Plain English Campaign

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    We are proud to say that our website is now stamped with the crystal mark of the Plain English Campaign

  31. Latest Information on Coronavirus - National Lockdown and Government launches coronavirus ad campaign

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    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.

  32. It's sexual health awareness week!

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    Youth Out Loud! have created a pack of resources for young people for sexual health awareness week.

  33. It’s National Eye Health Week!

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    Many people often fear losing vision; yet take minimal steps in caring for their eyes. This is what the National Eye Health Week aims to change.

  34. What do you think about Test and Trace?

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    Please tell Healthwatch Kingston what you think about the COVID-19 NHS Test and Trace Service

  35. World Mental Health Day 2020

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    Time to Change Kingston are running a number of events for World Mental Health Day.

  36. Right to Healthcare Card

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    As a result of unprecedented measures being put in place to deal with Covid-19 Groundwork's research has found that many people experiencing homelessness have found it difficult to register with a GP and access primary care services.

  37. Dental Services Update

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    We have heard that residents have been having trouble accessing dental services during the pandemic. Kingston and Richmond Local Dental Committee have provided an update about Dental Services in Kingston and Richmond.

  38. Time to Change Kingston Video for World Mental Health Day

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    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.

  39. Flu vaccinations in Kingston

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    Each year flu kills on average 11,000 people across the UK and hospitalises many more.

  40. South West London COVID-19 - Gold Briefing

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    The following gold briefing information has been shared with us from NHS South West London CCG.

  41. Healthwatch Kingston signs the Time to Change employer pledge

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    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.

  42. What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines

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    Updated by the NHS on 25 January 2021

  43. The NHS continues to be extremely busy with the response to COVID-19

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    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.

  44. Coronavirus and Hospital Visiting

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    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.




  45. Parking now free for Blue Badge Holders at Kingston Hospital

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    From 1st January 2021 parking will be free onsite for Blue Badge Holders at Kingston Hospital

  46. Rapid result Covid-19 testing for key front-line staff at new community testing sites

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    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.

  47. Tell us about your experiences of NHS and social care services during 'Lockdown 3'

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    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.

  48. JOINT STATEMENT: Time to Change Kingston

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    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.

  49. Healthwatch Kingston is asking residents, family and friends about their experiences of residential care during the coronavirus pandemic

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    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.

  50. Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. You can help improve care in Kingston by joining our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare.