1. HIV testing week returns

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    HIV now infects more heterosexual people than gay or bisexual men.

  2. Living with Long Covid in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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    Between July and September 2021, Healthwatch Kingston undertook a community engagement project to gather the views of residents who were experiencing a complexity of symptoms associated with Long Covid. This is our report.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting - Tuesday 21 December 2021

    Report -

    The public is welcome to join PART A of this meeting via the Zoom Meeting link, ID and Password below.

  6. 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.

  7. London Safeguarding Voices Group: End of Year Report 2021-22

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    The LSVG will bring together three people with lived experience of Safeguarding from each London borough. Healthwatch Kingston has been commissioned by the London Safeguarding Adults Board to coordinate the LSVG work programme.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. YOL! ‘Let’s Talk About Sexual Health’ Film

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    Youth Out Loud! have completed their third film as part of the Digital Youth Project - with a focus on Sexual Health

  14. 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

  15. 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. 

  16. 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)

  17. 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.

  18. Cost of Living Toolkit from Citizens Advice Kingston

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    As the cost of living crisis deepens, Citizens Advice have released a toolkit to help Kingston residents.

  19. Your Integrated Care System (ICS) questions answered

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    At our Open Meeting held on 24 May 2022, we invited speakers from the NHS to come and update us on the latest ICS plans. We can now share responses from our NHS colleagues to the questions asked at that meeting.

  20. 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.

  21. Q&A with the London Ambulance Service - Event Recap

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    If you missed our Q&A with the London Ambulance Service last week, now is your chance to catch-up!

  22. Dementia drop-ins and updates

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    Alzheimer's Society are running drop-in sessions for Dementia Support at Kingston Libraries.

  23. Healthwatch England media update: NHS plan/hospital discharge media coverage

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    Healthwatch England's response to the government's plan to help recover urgent and emergency care services, reduce waiting times, and improve patient experience.

  24. London Ambulance Service Strategy 2023–2028: Healthwatch Kingston Community Engagement Report and Recommendations

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    Along with other local Healthwatch across London, Healthwatch Kingston were invited by the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust as part of a pan-London consultation to inform a refreshed London Ambulance Service strategy for the next five years.

  25. LGBT+ History Month 2023

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    Healthwatch Kingston supports LGBT+ History Month which celebrates LGBTQ+ people in all their diversity, raises awareness and combats prejudice with education.

  26. Catch-up on our Open Meeting held on 1 March 2023

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    We were joined by Sarah Ireland, RBK Interim Chief Executive and a number of representatives from different services provided updates on the progress of their Healthwatch Kingston recommendations.

  27. Long Covid Webinar

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    – for those working in the voluntary sector, primary care and adult social care in Kingston and Richmond.

  28. Youth Out Loud! End of Year Report 2022-23

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    Youth Out Loud! (YOL!), is a group of young people aged 13-17 from Kingston and Richmond helping to improve health and social care services and promote the wellbeing of young people.

  29. Including Communities Report

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    HOLDING PAGE - COMING SOON

  30. 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.

  31. Do you know someone who is digitally excluded?

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    How do we include the digitally excluded?

  32. 75 years of the NHS

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    5 July 2023 marks 75 years of the National Health Service.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. All about: Long Covid

    Advice and Information -

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

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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

  45. 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.

  46. Kingston Hospital Election to the Council of Governors

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    Nominations for this election are now open.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

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

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    Our Open Meeting held yesterday had a Primary Care focus.

  50. 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.