News and reports

The deadline for sharing your views is Sunday 1 November. We have been gathering experiences on access and quality of services during the pandemic and will be writing our report on these findings very soon.

This report was written by Healthwatch Kingston and Richmond in collaboration with Youth Out Loud! (YOL!), a group of young people aged 13-17.

Watch Time to Change Kingston Champions Eli, Fabian and Tony speak with Giselle from Kingston Libraries about their eye-opening experiences of mental health issues, stigma and support.

We have heard that residents have been having trouble accessing dental services during the pandemic. Kingston and Richmond Local Dental Committee have provided an update about Dental Services in Kingston and Richmond.

As a result of unprecedented measures being put in place to deal with Covid-19 Groundwork's research has found that many people experiencing homelessness have found it difficult to register with a GP and access primary care services.

Time to Change Kingston are running a number of events for World Mental Health Day.

Please tell Healthwatch Kingston what you think about the COVID-19 NHS Test and Trace Service

Board Meeting Agenda and Papers

Many people often fear losing vision; yet take minimal steps in caring for their eyes. This is what the National Eye Health Week aims to change.

Youth Out Loud! have created a pack of resources for young people for sexual health awareness week.

**TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE** Overwhelming feelings of work-related anxiety led Fabian to a complete loss of self-confidence, followed by depression and, ultimately, thoughts of taking his own life.

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