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This visit was undertaken by Authorised Representatives at Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames (HWK). This visit was undertaken as one of 18 visits to be undertaken across 15 care homes in Kingston as agreed with Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) and Kingston Care Governance Board (KCGB).

Healthwatch Kingston (HWK) champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services. This report presents the findings of the Authorised Representatives’ visit to Langley Court Rest Home (LCRH). LCRH is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK) and is run by LCRH Ltd, a provider that was established in 1986 and is a single provider.

Information about advocates and how they can make sure your voice is heard about the things that are important to you.

Kingston Hospital have recently developed the Learning Disability and Autism Strategy 2024 - 2026,

Kingston Council is inviting individuals who have received support from Adult Social Care to share their experiences and insights in an upcoming focus group. Social workers would like to hear directly from people who have had support from Adult Social Care in Kingston.

Have you or someone you support been through the safeguarding service in Kingston, could your experience help shape the service in the future? If so, please join us for the Kingston Safeguarding Voices group.

Have your say about pharmacy services in Kingston - We all use our local pharmacies. Kingston is currently carrying out a survey to find out how we all use them, when we use them, and if they are meeting our needs and the needs of our families.
The information you share will help Kingston Council better understand residents' requirements and plan effective services that best meet our current and future needs.

A new public website has been developed in anticipation of the launch of the merged Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on October 10 each year. While mental health issues can affect anyone at any time, this day offers a special opportunity to show your support for mental health awareness and to start taking steps toward improving your own wellbeing.

For World Homeless Day, we share some important information from the Micro Rainbow organisation who has been tackling homelessness of LGBTQI asylum seekers.

The public is welcome to join PART A of this meeting.

Healthwatch Kingston was joined by KVA and Kingston Council to present the impacts and future plans of work done on the Bereavement Services and Support in Kingston Report at the Inclusive Kingston Borough Alliance on Thursday, 3 October.