1. 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.

  2. 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!

  3. Catch-up on The All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board final community event

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    The theme was on the Cost of Living. We wanted to find out how it is impacting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

  4. NHS briefing: Industrial action winter 2023

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    A number of NHS trade unions in England have balloted their NHS members to take part in industrial action.

  5. Healthwatch Kingston Impact: Community Engagement Report on Bereavement Services

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    We are proud of the impact our community engagement report is having at South West London (SWL) level. Here we share an article published by the SWL Integrated Care System (ICS) regarding new resources for staff and patients.

  6. Dementia drop-ins and updates

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    Alzheimer's Society are running drop-in sessions for Dementia Support at Kingston Libraries.

  7. Healthwatch England media update: NHS plan/hospital discharge media coverage

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    Healthwatch England's response to the government's plan to help recover urgent and emergency care services, reduce waiting times, and improve patient experience.

  8. LGBT+ History Month 2023

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    Healthwatch Kingston supports LGBT+ History Month which celebrates LGBTQ+ people in all their diversity, raises awareness and combats prejudice with education.

  9. 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.

  10. London Assembly Health Committee uses Healthwatch Kingston's evidence to inform London Ambulance Service Strategy

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    The London Assembly Health Committee has written to the London Ambulance Service (LAS) with 5 recommendations to help the development of its new organisational strategy for 2023-28.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Long Covid Webinar

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    – for those working in the voluntary sector, primary care and adult social care in Kingston and Richmond.

  14. 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.

  15. New Intensive Care Unit for Kingston Hospital – have your say!

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    Update from Kingston Hospital: Planning is underway to build a new intensive care unit (ICU) within Kingston Hospital.

  16. Catch up on our Open Meeting from 18 April 2023

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    We provided updates on the key findings from some of our recent reports, we heard more about the South West London Mental Health Strategy and received an update on the Community Voices Group in Kingston.

  17. Pride Season 2023

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    Pride Season celebrates LGBTQ+ people in all their diversity, raises awareness, and combats prejudice with education.

  18. Healthwatch Kingston recognises Windrush 75th Anniversary

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    Today- the 22nd June 2023- marks 75 years since the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in Britain. Now 75 years later, this milestone in national history is celebrated as a symbol of the multi-ethnic society and culture in Britain today.

  19. SWL Healthwatch organisations collaborate with LDC Confederation to elevate the voices of dentistry patients into health policy

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    The LDC Confederation and South West London Healthwatch organisations are collaborating to share the patient perspective on dentistry and to elevate concerns expressed in South West London to the national level.

  20. Do you know someone who is digitally excluded?

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    How do we include the digitally excluded?

  21. 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.

  22. 75 years of the NHS

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

  23. 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.

  24. Results of the ‘Women’s Health – Let’s talk about it’ survey

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    The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched a call for evidence in March 2021 to inform the first-ever government-led Women’s Health Strategy for England.

  25. Men's health inquiry - call for evidence

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    A UK Parliament Inquiry into men’s health will explore a range of issues relating to male health outcomes. Life expectancy for men is consistently lower than for women and fell in 2020.

  26. St John Ambulance - CPR Community Network

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    The CPR Community Network wants to ensure that no one dies through lack of Emergency First Aid provision or resources, in their local area and in their community.

  27. Healthwatch England response to GP patient survey

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    National GP patient survey sees a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  28. The Larch: A social club for adults with autism

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    Kingston Eco-Op are proud to launch The Larch - a social club for adults with autism, every Wednesday 6-9pm.

  29. 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.

  30. Calling all parents - Has your child had the MMR vaccine? If not, we want to hear from you.

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    Your thoughts about the MMR vaccine and your reasons for not vaccinating your child are essential to us. Together, we can ensure all parents have the right information to make informed decisions about their children.

  31. NHS South West London’s new Mental Health Strategy

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    The NHS in South West London has launched a new Mental Health Strategy setting out the ways it will improve and support the mental health of local people over the next five years.

  32. #AskAboutAsthma 2023 – widening our view

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    #AskAboutAsthma 2023 takes place from 11 – 17 September.

  33. 'A night to remember' Charity Walk with Kingston Hospital

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    Healthwatch Kingston is taking part in Kingston Hospital Charity’s fundraising event, 'A night to remember', taking place on Saturday 9 September 2023.

  34. South west Londoners urged to prepare for consultants’ strike and bank holiday weekend

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    With consultants set to strike on the two days leading up to a bank holiday weekend, the local NHS is calling on south west Londoners to be prepared.

  35. Are you interested in being a Community Design Lead?

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    NHS South West London Cancer Alliance are looking for your help to design the future south west London lay representative roles.

  36. Paid opportunity to support development of future breast screening services

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    NHS England would like to invite you to become involved in helping us to develop the future of the Breast Screening service in London, Hertsmere, Watford and Three Rivers

  37. Take part in the consultation for RBK's revised Housing Allocation Scheme

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    The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking to introduce a revised Housing Allocation Scheme in 2024 following a period of consultation.

  38. Help someone to stay active and independent

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    Kingston Hospital are looking for Community Rehabilitation Volunteers to work 2-3 hours per week.

  39. 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.

  40. Kingston Hospital Election to the Council of Governors

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    Nominations for this election are now open.

  41. Healthwatch Kingston raised more than £900 for Kingston Hospital on Saturday

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    Our team took part in 'A night to remember' charity walk for Kingston Hospital on Saturday, 9 September.

  42. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    Healthwatch England research shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care.

  43. Catch up on our Open meeting from 12 September 2023

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    Our Open Meeting held yesterday had a Primary Care focus.

  44. World Alzheimer's Day

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    21 September is World Alzheimer's Day - an international campaign to raise awareness and highlight issues faced by people affected by dementia.

  45. Healthwatch Kingston attended the Healthwatch England Leadership Conference

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    The Healthwatch England Leadership Conference was held in London yesterday (20 September 2023).

  46. 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.

  47. Stoptober 2023: It’s not too late to start Stoptober and Quit Smoking

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    Stoptober has begun but it’s not too late to join the thousands of smokers quitting this October.

  48. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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    Raising awareness of Breast Cancer

  49. October is Black History Month

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    This year’s theme for Black History Month is to celebrate black women throughout history.

  50. World Mental Health Day is on 10 October

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    World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health.