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Grief, bereavement and loss support
There is no timetable for how long grief lasts, or how you should feel, at any time of year.
Christmas and the New Year period can be especially hard but remember - you are not alone.
Christmas and the New Year period can be especially hard but remember - you are not alone.
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Health and care needs of socially isolated, physically Disabled adults
Healthwatch Kingston is working with Kingston Centre for Independent Living to deliver four workshops on the health and care needs of socially isolated, physically Disabled adults. BOOK YOUR PLACE BELOW...
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Youth Out Loud! film about bereavement / grief services and support.
Funded by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Community Resilience Fund, Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) have created a film which introduces young people to bereavement / grief services and support.
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Mental Health, Wellbeing Support Over The Holidays
We understand this time of year can be difficult, but there are a wide range of services available to residents of Kingston to help during this time.
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Kingston Cost of Living Support Over The Holidays
We know this is a challenging time with increasing costs for everyone, but there is support available for people struggling over the festive period, below you can find advice and information, of cost of living support and details on local Kingston food…
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Grants available to help shape and develop an anti-racist health and care system
There are small grants available to help shape and develop an anti-racist health and care system in South West London. Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC), in partnership with South West London (SWL) health and care partners is working to…
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New government plan aims to cut NHS waiting times
Read Healthwatch England's response to the plan, which aims to tackle record NHS waiting times and improve people's experience while they…
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Healthwatch England's response to government plans for social care reform
Healthwatch England welcomes plans for a Social Care Commission.
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Early years: Health and care needs of under-5s and their families
Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames is your local health and social care champion and we are working collaboratively with Kingston Voluntary Action to…
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Latest reports and publication
Enter & View Report - Sherwood Grange Care Home
Healthwatch Kingston (HWK) champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services. This report presents the findings of the HWK Authorised Representatives’ visit to Sherwood Grange Care Home (Sherwood Grange). Sherwood Grange is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) and is one of the homes run by Care UK.
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Enter & View Report - Cloyda Care Home
Healthwatch Kingston (HWK) champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services. This report presents the findings of the HWK Authorised Representatives’ visit to Cloyda Care Home (Cloyda). Cloyda Ltd is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK). This family run home (since 1986) has recently been passed onto a younger generation.
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