1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Coronavirus: advice

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    Advice from Kingston Hospital and Kingston and Richmond Clinical Commissioning Groups

  6. 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.

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

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    Staff are working remotely

  8. Coronavirus: latest information

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

  9. 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.

  10. Coronavirus: socially isolating?

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    Helpful tips to manage your mental and physical wellbeing

  11. Coronavirus: need help?

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

  12. A message from the Healthwatch Kingston team

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

  13. 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!

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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!

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. World Mental Health Day 2020

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

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. Flu vaccinations in Kingston

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

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.




  32. 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.