1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. All about: Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) and Fibromyalgia Services

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    Advice and information about myalgic encephalopathy (M.E) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyaliga (Fibro) services in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. All about: Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

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    Primary care networks (PCNs) are groups of GP practices working closely together with other primary and community care staff and health and care organisations to provide integrated services to their local populations.

  9. South West London Carers Peer Support Group

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  10. All about: The Integrated care systems (ICS) and Kingston Place

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    Integrated care systems are being made law across the country meaning a joined up approach to care for populations at different levels: neighbourhoods, places and systems.

  11. Time to Change Kingston Mental Health Conversations

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  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Spear Health and Wellbeing Day

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  15. Kingston Hospital’s Patient Portal - user testing event

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  16. Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting - Wednesday 29 June 2022

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  17. Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting - Wednesday 29 June 2022

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

  18. Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting (in person) - Wednesday 29 June 2022

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  19. NHS South West London Integrated Care Board first meeting in public

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  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  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. Healthwatch Kingston's Open Meeting - 26 July 2022 - Young People and Service

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  27. Summer Vaccination Plans

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

  28. Find out more about virtual wards at Kingston Hospital

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  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. South West London Carers Peer Support Group - July

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  32. 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. 

  33. Care Workforce Peer to Peer Support Meetings

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  34. A DEMENTIA INFORMATION AND CELEBRATION EVENT

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  35. All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Health and Wellbeing - Community Event

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  36. Night To Remember

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  37. 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)

  38. 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.

  39. 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

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. Kingston Hospital AGM & Annual Members’ Meeting

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  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. Healthwatch Kingston's Open Meeting ONLINE - 4 October 2022 - Cost of Living Crisis/Obesity and The Health and Care Plan

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  47. Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting - Wednesday 28 September 2022

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