1. Doctors Industrial Action - 3 - 8 January 2024

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    There will be planned strike action by doctors which is expected to cause major disruption however the NHS is still there for people who need care.

  2. What is SAD, and how can you manage it?

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    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

  3. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  4. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you're refused the right to register.

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

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

  6. Youth Out Loud! meets Kingston’s Cycling Paramedic

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    In 2023, Youth Out Loud! interviewed Tom Baverstock, Kingston's Cycling Paramedic. They found out about his role and what it means for the people of Kingston.

  7. Kingston Council's Draft Suicide Prevention Strategy

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    Suicide is always a devastating event, both for the person who takes their own life and for their family and friends. Many others involved in providing support and care, as well as witnesses, first responders and beyond will feel the impact.

  8. Catch up on our Open Meeting - 23 January 2024

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    Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Meeting which focussed on Health Inequalities.

  9. Share your views on future NHS services

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  10. Healthwatch Kingston Pulse Check report: Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME) and fibromyalgia services

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    Since April 2021, Healthwatch Kingston has been running its ‘Pulse Check’ community engagement programme to work more closely with people living with long-term conditions in Kingston and listen to their views and experiences of health and social care services.

  11. Healthwatch Kingston supports LGBT+ History Month

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    The UK 2024 LGBT+ History Month theme is Medicine – #UnderTheScope

  12. Time to Talk Day

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  13. Enter & View Training with Healthwatch Kingston (RESCHEDULED)

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  14. All About: Enter and View

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    A guide to Healthwatch powers to Enter and View health and care services.

  15. Healthwatch Kingston is recruiting!

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    Passionate about care services and working with volunteers? Skilled engaging people, sharing their views and observing what matters to them? Download the application pack below.

  16. All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Meeting

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  17. All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Meeting - April

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  18. All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Meeting – June

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  19. All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Meeting – August

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  20. All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Meeting - October

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  21. All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Meeting - December

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  22. Kingston Mental Health and Wellbeing Group meeting - March

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  23. Kingston Mental Health and Wellbeing Group meeting - May

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  24. Kingston Mental Health and Wellbeing Group meeting - July

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  25. Kingston Mental Health and Wellbeing Group meeting - September

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  26. Kingston Mental Health and Wellbeing Group meeting - November

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  27. Health and Wellbeing Day

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  28. Healthwatch Kingston presented at Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Development Day

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    Healthwatch Kingston presented how we have been engaging with adults with lived experience at the Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board Development Day 2024 on 1st February 2024.

  29. The London Safeguarding Adult Board Conference 2023 - Recordings and Presentation Slides

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    The London Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) Conference, organised by the London Safeguarding Adults Board, took place during National Adult Safeguarding Awareness Week (November 2023), which focused on how to prioritise the welfare and wellbeing of yourself and others.

  30. Healthwatch Kingston Enter & View Online Training

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  31. Kingston Making Safeguarding Personal Project

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    We are collecting experiences of the adult safeguarding services in Kingston! Have your say before the survey closes at the end of March.

  32. New NHS Pharmacy First Campaign means that NHS pharmacies in south west London begin treating people for common conditions

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    South west Londoners will now be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

  33. Kingston’s 2023 JSNA

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    The JSNA is a comprehensive picture of information and data of the health, care, and wellbeing needs and inequalities of Kingston (now and in the future) in order to improve and protect health and wellbeing outcomes.

  34. Dementia Friends Session

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  35. Healthwatch Kingston supports International Women's Day

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    The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.

  36. Healthwatch Kingston chats to Katy for neurodiversity celebration week

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    It is neurodiversity celebration week from 18 - 24 March 2024. We caught up with Katy, a Kingston resident, to find out more about what living with neurodiversity is like for her. Read the conversation below.

  37. Your Healthcare named Best Health and Wellbeing Provider in the 2024 Kingston Borough Business Awards

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    We would like to extend our congratulations to the Your Healthcare team for being awarded Best Health and Wellbeing Provider in the 2024 Kingston Borough Business Awards, organised by the Kingston Chamber of Commerce.

  38. Mencap Launch ‘Why We Care’ Campaign

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    Mencap have launched their “Why We Care” campaign. The campaign aims to shine a spotlight on the incredible work that support workers do to assist people with a learning disability and provide insights into what it's really like to work in social care.

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

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

    This meeting will be held face-to-face at:

    Canbury Works, Unit 6-7, Canbury Business Park, Elm Crescent, Kingston, KT2 6HJ

  40. CQC takes action to protect people at Kingston-upon-Thames GP

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has dropped the rating for The Groves Medical Centre from good to inadequate following an inspection in October and November.

  41. Launch of new care assessment referral forms

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    Kingston Adult Social Care has launched new user-friendly online forms for faster, easier referrals!

  42. RBK Launch Event: Help make Kingston an Age Friendly borough

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  43. Kingston Safeguarding Voices Online Community

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    Do you have lived experience of safeguarding in Kingston, and can you help shape future services? If so please join us at Kingston Voices, a new online opportunity for anyone, including friends, family or advocates of those who have been through the process.

  44. Youth Out Loud! need your help!

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    Youth Out Loud! are a group of young people aged 13-17 working with Healthwatch Kingston. If you are under 18, it would be great to have your involvement in our current projects.

  45. South West London Mental Health Conference

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  46. Healthwatch England Report - Pharmacy: what people want

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    Healthwatch England's report, "Pharmacy: what people want", explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.

  47. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  48. Have your say on Kingston Council's Autism and ADHD Strategy

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    Kingston Council is working together with local organisations and residents to write a new all age Autism and ADHD strategy.