1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Are you running an event or activity to support local people to stay healthy this winter? Small grants of up to £500 are available!

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    South West London NHS is funding local community and voluntary organisations, including in Kingston, to run an activity or event to support our local communities to stay healthy and well during winter – and to help them collect feedback from people.

  6. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  7. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds a year on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  8. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  9. Community Resilience Fund

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    The third and final opportunity to apply for the Kingston Community Resilience Fund, opens on 3rd Jan 2024. The fund aims to support voluntary, cultural and community groups to survive the cost of living crisis themselves, strengthening our communities and enabling them to thrive.

  10. All About: Enter and View

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Healthwatch Kingston supports International Women's Day

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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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!

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Information regarding the Government's consultation on Personal Independence Payment

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    The Government has said it will reform disability benefits system to ensure they’re targeted at those most in need.

  24. New grant programme for cancer awareness activities

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    Would you like to run an event or activity to help increase cancer awareness in your local community? If so, funding is available.

  25. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?