1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Healthwatch Kingston Quarter 2, 2023-24 Board Meeting - Wednesday 11 October 2023

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  7. Healthwatch Kingston Q3 Board Meeting - Wednesday 17 January 2024

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  8. Healthwatch Kingston Q4 Board Meeting - Wednesday 10 April 2024

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  9. All about: Long Covid

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    Long COVID means your symptoms carry on for over 4 weeks after your COVID infection and you might even have new health problems.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Healthwatch Kingston's Open Meeting - 12 September

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  13. Healthwatch Kingston's Open Meeting - 7 November

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  14. Healthwatch Kingston's Open Meeting - 23 January

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  15. Community Engagement Workshop

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  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Healthwatch Kingston Quarter 2, 2023-24 Board Meeting - Wednesday 11 October 2023

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

  19. #AskAboutAsthma 2023 – widening our view

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    #AskAboutAsthma 2023 takes place from 11 – 17 September.

  20. My expectations for raising concerns and complaints

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    What should people expect when it comes to raising concerns and complaints about health and social care? Our new report explains.

  21. '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.

  22. ANDREW KENWARD CUP DEAF FOOTBALL DAY

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  23. Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust AGM

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  24. Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust AGM

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  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. KVA Health and Wellbeing Network Meeting

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  31. 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.

  32. Kingston Hospital Election to the Council of Governors

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    Nominations for this election are now open.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

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

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    Our Open Meeting held yesterday had a Primary Care focus.

  36. 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.

  37. All About: Our Reports

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    All Healthwatch Kingston's Reports in one place

  38. 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).

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. October is Black History Month

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

  42. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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    Raising awareness of Breast Cancer

  43. World Mental Health Day is on 10 October

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

  44. Launch of public consultation on specialist cancer services for children living in South London and South East England

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    Participation People, on behalf of NHS England would like to invite you to support their public consultation on the proposed relocation of specialist cancer services for children and young people in the South East.

  45. Royal Marsden Partnership Community Partners - paid opportunity

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    Help us improve cancer services across west London.

  46. Share your views on the future of local hospital and community services

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    Kingston Hospital and Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH) are developing a new joint strategy for healthcare in Kingston, Richmond and surrounding boroughs.

  47. Annual London Safeguarding Adults Board Conference: 20 -24 November

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  48. Virtual Wards – One Year On

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  49. All About: Adult Social Care

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    Information and Advice about social care and services in Kingston upon Thames.

  50. Controversy over children's cancer services

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    NHS England is promoting a public consultation about changes to the treatment centre for children with cancer that serves South West London.