1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Korean? Tamil? Polish? Other? Check out the NEW Healthwatch Kingston website ‘Select language’ feature

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    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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. COVID-19 Vaccination scams what you need to know

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    We are aware that some people are receiving suspicious calls and text messages offering the COVID-19 vaccination.

  10. Youth Out Loud! is recruiting volunteers

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    Youth Out Loud! is recruiting! Healthwatch Kingston is looking for young people aged 13-17 to volunteer with Youth Out Loud! (YOL!)

  11. Join the Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting from 5-6.30pm on Wednesday 27 January 2021

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    You are invited to come along and find out how your Healthwatch Kingston is planning to listen to you this year and how you can influence our work. All are welcome to this virtual meeting.

  12. Healthwatch Kingston's response to the NHS England consultation

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    'Integrated care: Next steps to building strong and effective integrated care systems across England'

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

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    Updated by the NHS on 25 January 2021

  14. Healthwatch Kingston supporting Race Equality Week 2021

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    Our Chief Officer, Stephen Bitti, is chairing a series of informal luncheons this week to celebrate London's approach to addressing anti-racist practice and reviewing key elements of the LondonADASS work programme through a race inequalities lens.

  15. Time to Talk Day 2021

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    Time to Talk Day is on Thursday 4th February 2021. Time to Change Kingston Champions have put together a series of virtual events to mark the occasion and help reduce mental health stigma. We hope you can join us!

  16. Kingston Covid-19 vaccination programme

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    The NHS in south west London drives forward ambitious vaccination programme

  17. BAME celebrities address vaccine misinformation

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    A group of celebrities have released a video addressing vaccine misinformation in BAME communities.

  18. February is LGBT+ History Month 2021

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    The theme of LGBT+ History Month 2021 is ‘Body, Mind, Spirit’.

  19. Integrated Care System White Paper Publication

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    The government has today published the ‘Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and social care for all' white paper, outlining proposals to bring NHS and social care closer together.

  20. Kingston Listens to your mental health concerns

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    Healthwatch Kingston are hosting seven listening sessions starting on Thursday 18th February. We want to hear your experiences of mental health during the pandemic.

  21. Healthwatch England annual report 2019-20

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    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out more in the Healthwatch England 2019-20 annual report to Parliament about how we have helped make care better.

  22. Let's Talk about Vaccines

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    Kingston Race and Equalities Council and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames host the fifth Session in the Black Lives Matter series.

  23. A Youth Out Loud! Film: ‘Self-harm: Being a good friend’ - now in Korean subtitles

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    Youth Out Loud! are a group of people aged 13-17 working with Healthwatch Kingston and Healthwatch Richmond.

  24. #YOLTalks! A Podcast Series by Youth Out Loud!

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    Youth Out Loud! develops, produces and distributes podcasts made by young people, for young people, using the expertise of professionals, on important topics around health and social care services.

  25. Happy Mother's Day from Healthwatch Kingston

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    ‘Supporting mums during difficult times’ - UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness week, is 4th to 10th May this year.

  26. COVID-19 Vaccine Survey now in Korean: 코로나19 백신에 대해 어떻게 생각하는지 알려주세요

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    잠시 시간을 내어 코로나19 백신에 대해 어떻게 생각하는지 알려주십시오. NHS(국민보건서비스)는 킹스턴에 코로나19 백신을 제공하기 위해 최선을 다하고 있습니다. 하지만 우리가 개선할 수 있는 일이 있을 수도 있습니다.

  27. Covid-19 vaccination - what’s going on?

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    Three months ago Kingston Borough’s daily case rate of Covid-19 infection peaked at over 300. Now it is averaging 11. Help Healthwatch Kingston find out what is going on by taking our survey.

  28. Time to Change Kingston Celebration Event

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    The national Time to Change campaign closed in March 2021. As part of this, Healthwatch Kingston passed continued coordination of the Kingston Hub to Mind in Kingston. Kingston Champions came together to celebrate all that has been achieved so far.

  29. Help us improve maternity experiences for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) families

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    Kingston Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) are inviting families to tell their story about their maternity experience.

  30. Healthwatch Kingston has moved.

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    We have moved from the Kingston Quaker Centre to Siddeley House.

  31. Healthwatch Kingston launches 'Pulse check Kingston' engagement programme for 2021/22

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    This year, in collaboration with local organisations, we will seek the experiences, views and concerns of patients, service users, carers and the public to find out about health and care services in Kingston.

  32. YOL!Talks Second Podcast Released

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    Youth Out Loud! Launches the second podcast in their YOL!Talks podcast series about being part of the LGBTQ+ Community

  33. Refurbishment of Kingston Hospital’s eye emergency clinic

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    The eye emergency clinic in Kingston Hospital’s Royal Eye Unit is being refurbished to create more space and to improve the experience for our patients.

  34. Mental health ‘Silent cry for help’ across Kingston revealed by new health and care report.

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    We've seen an unprecedented jump in people seeking information online from Healthwatch Kingston about mental health. Engagement about mental health also leapt with over 1200 people sharing experiences, views, and concerns.

  35. A year with Covid-19 report: Your experiences of NHS and social care services in Kingston before and during the pandemic

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    The Healthwatch Kingston compilation report covers feedback from Kingston residents between 1 January 2020 to 31 March 2021 and collates analysis of 501 experiences, views and concerns received from 238 people.

  36. Vaccine Walk In Clinics - Kingston

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    COVID-19 vaccine walk in clinics - Get your jab today! To make it easier than ever to get your COVID-19 vaccine, the NHS are opening walk-in clinics all over Kingston and South West London.

  37. Have you had a medical investigation over the past year?

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    Help shape NHS services. Take a short survey about Community Diagnostic Hubs.

  38. Carers (unpaid) survey and Carers Digital resources for residents in the borough of Kingston.

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    Kingston Council Adult Carers' SURVEY is now LIVE, and also Carers UK is providing unpaid carers in Kingston access to a wide range of digital tools and essential resources.

  39. Support for people with learning disabilities coming out of lockdown

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    The National Learning Disabilities Senate have created five videos for people with learning disabilities coming out of lockdown.

  40. Kingston Carers’ Strategy -

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    Kingston’s Carers Strategy is being refreshed to make sure its able to support the needs of Kingston's carers.