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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. -
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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.
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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. -
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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. -
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The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. -
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Meeting which focussed on Health Inequalities. -
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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. -
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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.
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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. -
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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. -
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Kingston Adult Social Care has launched new user-friendly online forms for faster, easier referrals! -
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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.
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Kingston Council is working together with local organisations and residents to write a new all age Autism and ADHD strategy. -
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Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports will increase on 1 May 2024. -
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The Government has said it will reform disability benefits system to ensure they’re targeted at those most in need. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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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? -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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The Healthwatch Kingston team have been doing a number of outreach activities recently. -
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Healthwatch Kingston participated in nine outreach visits between 4 November 2016 and 20 January 2017. -
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Healthwatch Kingston's Annual Report for 2016/2017. -
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We want to make sure that everyone is able to access the information we provide and communicate with us in ways that meet their individual needs. -
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Take a look at our upcoming events or check out our selection of health and care awareness events you can support. -
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