News and reports

The Government has said it will reform disability benefits system to ensure they’re targeted at those most in need.

Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports will increase on 1 May 2024.

Kingston Council is working together with local organisations and residents to write a new all age Autism and ADHD strategy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kingston Adult Social Care has launched new user-friendly online forms for faster, easier referrals!

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.

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

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.

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.