1. 10-Year Cancer Plan: Call for Evidence. Can you help?

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    The Department for Health and Social Care are running a consultation to inform the development of the government’s 10-Year Cancer Plan for England. It is open to everyone aged 16 and over, and closes at 11:45pm on 1 April 2022.

  2. Consultation on removing vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff

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    On 31 January 2022, the Department of Health and Social Care press released information about a consultation to remove vaccination as a condition of deployment as Omicron replaces Delta as dominant COVID-19 variant.

  3. Healthwatch England publishes our network's Annual Report 2020-21

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    England faces enormous health and social care challenges. Find out in this Annual Report how feedback from Healthwatch Kingston, and other local Healthwatch has helped NHS and social care services improve care plans for the future.

  4. YOL!Talks Third Podcast Released

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    Youth Out Loud! Collaborates with the Kingston & Richmond Youth Council and Launches their third podcast in their YOL!Talks podcast series - 'How has Covid-19 impacted young peoples' mental health?'

  5. Healthwatch Kingston Supports Race Equality Week 7 - 12 February 2022

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    Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to 'seriously' address the barriers to race equality in the workplace.

  6. Healthwatch Kingston is proud to support LGBT+ History Month 2022

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    2022 is the 50th anniversary of the first Pride March in the UK.

  7. HIV testing week returns

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    HIV now infects more heterosexual people than gay or bisexual men.

  8. Your care, your way – new Healthwatch campaign launched

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Healthwatch England is working with Healthwatch Kingston to help you have your say on what needs to change.

  9. Help the NHS and your local community by sharing your views about the Covid-19 vaccination for children aged 5-11

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    The NHS in South West London is running a number of focus groups and a survey to hear from parents of children between the ages of 5-17 years living in South West London.

  10. Learning Disability England Updated Easy Read Guidance : Covid-19: Where we are now

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    On 1 April 2022 the government lifted the last of the Covid restrictions as part of their Living with Covid Plan.

  11. Dementia Action Week is 16 - 22 May

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    Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign. This year's theme is 'diagnosis'.

  12. Mental Health Awareness Week: Local action to tackle loneliness

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    For Mental Health Awareness Week this year, organisations are coming together to raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on mental health and the practical steps that can be taken to address it.

  13. Help is on hand for those with Long COVID

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    Most people who catch COVID-19 don’t become severely ill and get better quickly, but some can go on to develop longer lasting symptoms after recovering from the initial infection.

  14. Volunteers Week (1 - 7 June 2022)

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    The Healthwatch network is supported by thousands of volunteers who help make a difference to health and care across the country.

  15. Our Open Meeting 24 May Recap

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    Yesterday we held our Open Meeting where NHS colleagues presented an update on SWL ICS and Kingston Place and we shared our Bereavement Community Engagement work

  16. How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

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    The King's Fund have shared a useful video about how the NHS is changing and preparing for the future.

  17. How to access urgent mental health support over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

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    The NHS remains open and here for local people who need urgent care and support over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend.

  18. The NHS is here for you over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

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    How to access NHS support over the bank holiday

  19. Carers Week (6 - 12 June 2022)

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    During Carers Week, we're coming together from 6-12 June to make caring Visible, Valued and Supported.

  20. Join Kingston Hospital Charity for a ‘Night to Remember’

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    On Saturday 10 September, Kingston Hospital Charity will be holding its first memory walk.

  21. Learning Disability Week 20 - 26 June

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    This year, Mencap want to show how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities.

  22. Important information regarding Village Surgery GP practice in New Malden

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    The Village Surgery in New Malden will close permanently on 18 August 2022. If you or anyone you know will be affected by this then this information is for you.

  23. Healthwatch Kingston takes part in local Health & Wellbeing Event

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    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.

  24. South West London ICS Update - July 2022

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    Welcome to the July update about how partnership working across health and care is making a difference for local people in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.

  25. Could you help Public Health tackle obesity?

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    "Arguably the biggest issue the UK is facing now is obesity - the silent pandemic. It is reported that over 60% of UK adults are overweight or obese." - NHS Digital

  26. Summer Vaccination Plans

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    Statement from the NHS about summer vaccination plans in Kingston and Richmond.

  27. For quick and easy health advice – visit your local pharmacy

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    Pharmacists are medically trained experts in a variety of areas and can help with lots of common conditions and minor illnesses, such as colds, sore throats, tummy trouble, aches, pains and minor injuries.

  28. Summer heatwave

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    Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks. 

  29. Citizen's Advice Service Update

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    Citizens Advice Kingston service is delivered online via www.citizensadvicekingston.org.uk and by telephone (020 3166 0953)

  30. SQUARE 1 CAFÉ

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    One of our Healthwatch Kingston volunteers invites you to join Square 1 Cafes in New Malden and Chessington. They are for social recovery from Covid-19 and life generally - a safe, inclusive space, where everyone is welcome, and everything is free.

  31. Come along to the All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Health and Wellbeing - Community Event

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    The event is on Friday, 2 September from 2pm at Searchlight Community Centre, New Malden

  32. Healthwatch Kingston team to take part in 'A night to remember'

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    Kingston Hospital Charity are running this special walking event on Saturday 10 September to raise money to help improve hospital care for bereaved families.

  33. Find out more about virtual wards at Kingston Hospital

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    Healthwatch Kingston are hosting an online event on 26th September to provide people with an opportunity to find out more about virtual wards at Kingston Hospital and how they might affect you or your loved ones.

  34. Getting ready for #AskAboutAsthma 12 – 18 September 2022

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    #AskAboutAsthma is back for 2022. Now in its sixth year the campaign is about making simple changes to children and young people’s care that will make a big difference to how they experience their asthma.

  35. Kingston Adult Education Courses - Enrolling Now

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    Kingston Adult Education is delighted to launch its wide range of courses for the academic year 2022-23. Enrolments are being taken now! They are looking forward to both welcoming learners back to classes and introducing new learners to our courses.

  36. Cost of Living Toolkit from Citizens Advice Kingston

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    As the cost of living crisis deepens, Citizens Advice have released a toolkit to help Kingston residents.

  37. Your Integrated Care System (ICS) questions answered

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    At our Open Meeting held on 24 May 2022, we invited speakers from the NHS to come and update us on the latest ICS plans. We can now share responses from our NHS colleagues to the questions asked at that meeting.

  38. A virtual conversation about virtual wards - update on event

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    Healthwatch Kingston hosted an event on Monday, 26 September, where representatives from Kingston Hospital came to talk and answer questions about 'Virtual Wards' and how they will work. Here is a recap of the event.

  39. Our Open Meeting 4 October Recap

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    We held an Open Meeting on Tuesday, 4 October, where we had speakers coming to talk about the cost of living crisis, the Health and Care Plan, and Obesity.

  40. Cost of Living Crisis Survey from Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA)

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    Your help with this very important survey is essential. We are facing an unprecedented Cost of Living Crisis which will affect the most vulnerable in our community more than anyone else.

  41. Response from South West London CCG to Healthwatch Kingston Pulse check report - Services for people with diabetes from the NHS in Kingston

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    In February, Healthwatch Kingston, working with Diabetes UK, published a report which encouraged Kingston residents with diabetes to share their views to help services work better for the people who use them. We have now had a response to that report

  42. Careers in Health and Care - A short film by Kingston Hospital for young people aged 14+

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    The following short film has been produced by Kingston Hospital to provide information to local people aged 14+ about the many careers that are available in health and care.e

  43. The London Safeguarding Adult Board Conference (21 - 25 November)

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    On behalf of the London Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) and London Safeguarding Voices (LSV), we would like to invite you to this year’s London Safeguarding Adults Board Conference and luncheons which will take place virtually.

  44. Healthwatch Kingston Outreach at Local Libraries

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    Healthwatch Kingston volunteers and staff are busy visiting the local libraries where they are chatting to local residents to gather feedback on health and social care services.

  45. Care Workforce Wellbeing Project

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    We really want to hear from front line staff about their experiences. There are different ways to be involved with this project and they are below.

  46. Help shape the London Ambulance Service's Strategy (2023 - 2028)

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    London Ambulance Service (LAS) have asked Healthwatch Kingston to gather feedback on what we think their priorities should be for their next strategy (2023 - 2028)

  47. Homelessness is everyone's business - here's how you can help

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    Rough sleeping is often the most visible sign of homelessness. It is the job of local services to help rough sleepers, especially during the cold winter months. If you notice someone rough sleeping, here's what to do.

  48. Q&A with the London Ambulance Service - Event Recap

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    If you missed our Q&A with the London Ambulance Service last week, now is your chance to catch-up!