Mental Health: End of Year Activity Update 2023-24
Mental Health Services Support and Signposting
Throughout the year, Healthwatch Kingston has continued to address the pressing issue of mental health within the local community. Efforts have been focused on providing information and access to services and support, both directly with those in need reaching out, and via the Mental Health Services page on the Healthwatch Kingston website.
Our commitment to supporting collaborative working
Healthwatch Kingston remains dedicated to its partnerships with VCSEs, as well as Public Health and the NHS. By amplifying the voices of service users and individuals with lived experiences of mental health challenges, we advocate for improved services and support.
Kingston Mental Health and Wellbeing Group
Healthwatch Kingston facilitates the functioning of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Group, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors to address mental health service needs in Kingston upon Thames, alongside those with lived experiences of mental health conditions. The group has supported the development and implementation of key strategies and programs, including the Kingston Better Mental Health JSNA and Suicide Prevention Strategy.
Healthwatch Kingston Independent Evaluation of the Kingston Community Mental Health Transformation Programme
South West London and St George’s NHS Mental Health Trust (SWLSTG) commissioned local Healthwatch to gather and report on mental health service user experiences.
Our independent evaluation report brings together, summarises and compares findings from three surveys of mental health service users in Kingston carried out between 8 June 2023 and 28 March 2024.
The findings will help the Mental Health Trust to identify strengths and weaknesses in community mental health services and make improvements as they continue to roll out a three-year transformation mental health service programme which began in late 2022.
