1. Our top five work areas for 2019/20

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    Our top five work areas for 2019/20 have grown since last year and are set out here.

  2. Coronavirus: advice

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    Advice from Kingston Hospital and Kingston and Richmond Clinical Commissioning Groups

  3. 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.

  4. Healthwatch Kingston Annual Report 2019/2020

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    We are proud to share with you all we have been working on, over the past year (31 March 2019 - 1 April 2020)

  5. Open Meeting - June 2020

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    Presentations and documents shared at our last open meeting

  6. Healthwatch Kingston is asking residents, family and friends about their experiences of residential care during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Healthwatch Kingston recognises this is a sensitive time for many and we would like to hear about the experiences of residents, and also from family members and friends of residents of Care Homes, Supported Living Homes and Extra Care Housing.

  7. Join the Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting from 5-6.30pm on Wednesday 27 January 2021

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    You are invited to come along and find out how your Healthwatch Kingston is planning to listen to you this year and how you can influence our work. All are welcome to this virtual meeting.

  8. Healthwatch England annual report 2019-20

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    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out more in the Healthwatch England 2019-20 annual report to Parliament about how we have helped make care better.

  9. Covid-19 vaccination - what’s going on?

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    Three months ago Kingston Borough’s daily case rate of Covid-19 infection peaked at over 300. Now it is averaging 11. Help Healthwatch Kingston find out what is going on by taking our survey.

  10. All about: Pharmacy services

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    Advice and information about Pharmacy and services in Kingston upon Thames.

  11. A year with COVID-19: Experiences of NHS and social care services in Kingston before and during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    This report brings together experiences, views and concerns shared by Kingston residents about their access to NHS and social care, the quality of their care and any aftercare provided between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2021.

  12. Vaccine Walk In Clinics - Kingston

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    COVID-19 vaccine walk in clinics - Get your jab today! To make it easier than ever to get your COVID-19 vaccine, the NHS are opening walk-in clinics all over Kingston and South West London.

  13. Why are GP practices working differently?

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    GP practices are open but the pandemic is not over. In South West London there are still thousands of people getting Covid-19 every
    week, with many being admitted into hospital and some into intensive care.

  14. All about: Diabetes services

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    Advice and information about diabetes services in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and other resources provided by Diabetes UK.

  15. Share you experiences of health and social care services during the ongoing Covid pandemic - including vaccines and boosters

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    Healthwatch Kingston would like to hear about your recent experiences of our local heath and social care services. You can tell us about everything from hospitals services and our local care homes to the Kingston vaccine response and GP's...

  16. 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.

  17. Your care, your way – new Healthwatch campaign launched

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Healthwatch England is working with Healthwatch Kingston to help you have your say on what needs to change.

  18. Kingston All Ages Learning Disability Partnership Board - End of Year Report 2021 - 2022

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    This report is a snapshot of the work achieved by partners and people with a learning disability, their families, carers and advocates during 2021.

  19. Healthwatch Kingston Pulse Check Programme

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    Working closely with Kingston’s diverse communities: listening to people and gathering and reporting their experiences of health and social care services.

  20. Healthwatch Kingston Pulse Check report: Neurodiversity and health and care services report

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    REPORT PUBLISHED 24 March 2022: In April 2021 Healthwatch Kingston launched our ‘Pulse Check’ engagement programme to work with our diverse communities in Kingston and listen to their views and experiences of health and social care services.

  21. Youth Out Loud! End of Year Report 2021-22

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    Youth Out Loud! are a group of people aged 13-17 working with Healthwatch Kingston and Healthwatch Richmond.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Our Open Meeting 4 October Recap

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    We held an Open Meeting on Tuesday, 4 October, where we had speakers coming to talk about the cost of living crisis, the Health and Care Plan, and Obesity.

  28. Healthwatch Kingston Safeguarding Adults Pledge

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    Kingston Council (RBK) Safeguarding Adults Board invited partner organisations in Kingston to join together and sign a pledge to uphold adult safeguarding responsibilities. Healthwatch Kingston are delighted to share our dedication to the pledge.

  29. Please give your views: to help develop the Kingston health and care ‘Joint Strategic Needs Assessment’ (JSNA)

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    The Kingston Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) seeks to identify the current and future health and care needs of local populations to inform the planning of services within Kingston.

  30. Healthwatch England Annual Report 2021 - 2022

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    NHS and social care services only make the best decisions if they listen to the people they care for. Read Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament to see how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most.

  31. Including Communities Report

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  32. Healthwatch Kingston Annual Report 2022-23 - Together we're making health and social care better

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    Healthwatch Kingston is delighted to share our Annual Report 2022-23 - Together we're making health and social care better.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.