1. Residents, family and friends' experiences of residential care during the coronavirus pandemic

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    REPORT PUBLISHED 15 June 2022: Between January to April 2021, HW Kingston ran two surveys about the experiences of residents, and family members and friends of residents of residential care during the pandemic.

  2. All about: Safeguarding

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    Advice and information about safeguarding services in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

  3. London Safeguarding Voices (LSV)

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    The LSV ensures that people with real lived experience of safeguarding are at the heart of London's safeguarding policies and procedures governance.

  4. Healthwatch Kingston Pulse check report - Services for people with diabetes

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    Healthwatch Kingston, working with Diabetes UK, encouraged Kingston residents with diabetes to share their views to help services work better for the people who use them. This report shares back what we learned.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. All about: Multiple Sclerosis services

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    Advice and information about Multiple Sclerosis services in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and other resources provided by the MS Society.

  9. Healthwatch Kingston Pulse Check report: Multiple Sclerosis services

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    In April 2021 Healthwatch Kingston launched our ‘Pulse Check’ engagement programme to work more closely with our diverse communities in Kingston and listen to their views and experiences of health and social care services.

  10. 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.

  11. Safeguarding Resource Hub

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    Find out more about the Safeguarding Voices Hub

  12. Learning Disabilities End of Year Report 2021 - 2022

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    Inclusion and amplifying the voices of people with a learning disability is a key priority for the work of Healthwatch Kingston. Here is the Healthwatch Kingston Learning Disabilities End of Year Report 2021 - 2022

  13. All about: unpaid carers

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    A carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help.

  14. 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'.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Healthwatch Kingston Annual Report 2021/22 - Championing what matters to you

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    Healthwatch Kingston are delighted to share their Annual Report 2021-22 - Championing what matters to you

  18. 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.

  19. Bereavement Services and Support in Kingston - Community Engagement Report

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    Healthwatch Kingston (HWK) and Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) were commissioned by South West London Clinical Commissioning Group to undertake some research into people’s experiences of bereavement services in Kingston.

  20. 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.

  21. Healthwatch England Report: Are people getting their right to accessible information?

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    Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of people have shared their experiences of healthcare information and communication with us. We take an in-depth look at the impact of not being given information in the way you need had on you.

  22. Health and Care Plan (2022 - 2024)

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    The health and care plan outlines how we will help the people of Kingston start well, live well and age well.

  23. Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting - Wednesday 11 January 2023, 5pm to 6.15pm

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    The public is welcome to join PART A of this meeting.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.