1. Open Meeting - August 2020

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  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. For World Suicide Prevention Day, Kingston's Time to Change Champion, Fabian, shares his story

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    **TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE** Overwhelming feelings of work-related anxiety led Fabian to a complete loss of self-confidence, followed by depression and, ultimately, thoughts of taking his own life.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Board Meeting - September 2020

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  8. Board Meeting - 30 September 2020

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    Board Meeting Agenda and Papers

  9. 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

  10. World Mental Health Day 2020

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

  11. Deaf Awareness Workshop

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  12. Health and wellbeing services in uncertain times

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  13. 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.

  14. Open Meeting - October 2020

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  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Young People’s Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Crisis Report

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    This report was written by Healthwatch Kingston and Richmond in collaboration with Youth Out Loud! (YOL!), a group of young people aged 13-17.

  18. 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.

  19. CQC Report: Out of sight - who cares?

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    The CQC have carried out a review in response to serious concerns about potential breaches of human rights due to the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care settings for people who, in some cases, cannot advocate for themselves.

  20. Flu vaccinations in Kingston

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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Open Meeting - October 2020

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    In case you missed it, here are the presentations and slides from our October Open Meeting

  24. Board Meeting - November 2020

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  25. Board Meeting - 24 November 2020

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    Board Meeting Agenda and Papers

  26. Open Meeting - December 2020

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  27. All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board - end of year event

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  28. 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.




  29. 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.