1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Kingston Covid-19 vaccination programme

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    The NHS in south west London drives forward ambitious vaccination programme

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. London Safeguarding Conference highlights impact of Covid-19 on service users and launches new LSVG film

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    Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 (15 – 20 November) – London Safeguarding Adults Board schedule of events including annual LSAB Conference. Do join us.

  17. Kingston partnership bereavement support and services survey

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    Healthwatch Kingston is working collaboratively with Kingston Voluntary Action to deliver this engagement with the South West London Bereavement Think Tank.

  18. Share you experiences of health and social care services during the ongoing Covid pandemic - including vaccines and boosters

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    Healthwatch Kingston would like to hear about your recent experiences of our local heath and social care services. You can tell us about everything from hospitals services and our local care homes to the Kingston vaccine response and GP's...

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Healthwatch Kingston Pulse Check Programme

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    Working closely with Kingston’s diverse communities: listening to people and gathering and reporting their experiences of health and social care services.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Healthwatch Kingston Safeguarding Adults Pledge

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    Kingston Council (RBK) Safeguarding Adults Board invited partner organisations in Kingston to join together and sign a pledge to uphold adult safeguarding responsibilities. Healthwatch Kingston are delighted to share our dedication to the pledge.

  28. Please give your views: to help develop the Kingston health and care ‘Joint Strategic Needs Assessment’ (JSNA)

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    The Kingston Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) seeks to identify the current and future health and care needs of local populations to inform the planning of services within Kingston.

  29. Catch-up on our Open Meeting held on 1 March 2023

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    We were joined by Sarah Ireland, RBK Interim Chief Executive and a number of representatives from different services provided updates on the progress of their Healthwatch Kingston recommendations.

  30. Community Voices Kingston joins Healthwatch Kingston Open Meeting

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    Community Voices Kingston aims to bring together local communities in Kingston and the groups and organisations supporting them.

  31. 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.

  32. 75 years of the NHS

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    5 July 2023 marks 75 years of the National Health Service.

  33. Catch up on our Open Meeting from 5 July 2023

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    We had a great turn-out with 26 people attending yesterday's Healthwatch Kingston Open Meeting. The focus was on NHS dentistry services. We also heard more about Personalised Care and were joined by Kingston Community Voices.

  34. Healthwatch England article: The hidden wait for cancer care

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    Healthwatch England research published in Observer article showing the obstacles and delays facing people when they are trying to get referrals for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

  35. London Safeguarding Voices needs you!

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    We are looking to recruit two more volunteers from Kingston to not only make safeguarding adults better in Kingston, but across London too.

  36. Kingston Council awards new Healthwatch Kingston contract

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    Healthwatch Kingston is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. As a team of staff and volunteers, we are here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.

  37. Doctors Industrial Action - December and January

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    There will be planned strike action by doctors which is expected to cause major disruption however the NHS is still there for people who need care.

  38. Doctors Industrial Action - 3 - 8 January 2024

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    There will be planned strike action by doctors which is expected to cause major disruption however the NHS is still there for people who need care.

  39. Healthwatch Kingston is recruiting!

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    Passionate about care services and working with volunteers? Skilled engaging people, sharing their views and observing what matters to them? Download the application pack below.

  40. Healthwatch Kingston presented at Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Development Day

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    Healthwatch Kingston presented how we have been engaging with adults with lived experience at the Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board Development Day 2024 on 1st February 2024.