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What is SAD, and how can you manage it?
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.
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Mental Health Support Over The Holidays
Mental health crisis support is accessible round-the-clock, including at weekends and on bank holidays, by calling our Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000. The team will help you or the person you care for to get help and support quickly and in…
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Healthwatch Kingston Supports Race Equality Week 7 - 12 February 2022
Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to 'seriously' address the barriers to race equality in the workplace.
The events of 2020, including the Black Lives Matter movement and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minority communities, has…
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YOL!Talks Third Podcast Released
Youth Out Loud! Collaborates with the Kingston & Richmond Youth Council and Launches their third podcast in their YOL!Talks podcast series - 'How has Covid-19 impacted young peoples' mental health?'
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Healthwatch England publishes our network's Annual Report 2020-21
England faces enormous health and social care challenges. Find out in this Annual Report how feedback from Healthwatch Kingston, and other local Healthwatch has helped NHS and social care services improve care plans for the future.
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Information regarding the Government's consultation on Personal Independence Payment
The Government has said it will reform disability benefits system to ensure they’re targeted at those most in need.
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NHS prescription charges from 1 May 2024
Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports will increase on 1 May 2024.
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Have your say on Kingston Council's Autism and ADHD Strategy
Kingston Council is working together with local organisations and residents to write a new all age Autism and ADHD strategy.
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Latest reports and publication
Healthwatch England Report - Pharmacy: what people want
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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Healthwatch Kingston Q4 Board Meeting - Wednesday 10 April 2024
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
This meeting will be held face-to-face at:
Canbury Works, Unit 6-7, Canbury Business Park, Elm Crescent, Kingston, KT2 6HJ
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