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    Information about advocates and how they can make sure your voice is heard about the things that are important to you.
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    Healthwatch England's new research reveals that most people have misconceptions about their 'right' to an NHS dentist and want major changes.
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    Help us to address gaps in bereavement services and support across south west London.
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    Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames is your local health and social care champion and we are working collaboratively with Kingston Voluntary Action to deliver this 'Early years: Health and care needs of under-5s and their families' community engagement. Responses to this survey will also inform the development of community services in Kingston and across south west London.
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    Healthwatch Kingston welcomed local people to our December Open Meeting, which focused on cold weather services for vulnerable people and we learned about winter services for rough sleepers.

    There was also an update from the All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board and Involve, and from the Autism and ADHD Partnership Board.

    Our team provided an update about Healthwatch Kingston's Including Communities and Including Digitally Excluded community engagement reports and recommendations and we concluded with highlights from the project work of Youth Out Loud! (our group of young Healthwatchers).
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    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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    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 develop anti-racist approaches to health and care. This programme is an opportunity to ensure that the voices of minoritised communities are heard and that their experiences inform real change.

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    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 banks and community fridges.
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    Funded by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Community Resilience Fund, Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) have created a video which introduces young people to bereavement / grief services and support.
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    Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames is your local health and social care champion and we are working collaboratively with Kingston Centre for Independent Living to deliver four 'Social isolation needs of physically Disabled adults' community engagement workshops. We would like to hear from adults living with impaired mobility, and their carers / family / friends and advocates. Responses to these workshops will also inform the development of community services in Kingston and across south west London.
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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
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    The Healthwatch Kingston team have been doing a number of outreach activities recently.
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    Healthwatch Kingston participated in nine outreach visits between 4 November 2016 and 20 January 2017.
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    Healthwatch Kingston's Annual Report for 2016/2017.
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    We want to make sure that everyone is able to access the information we provide and communicate with us in ways that meet their individual needs.
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    Take a look at our upcoming events or check out our selection of health and care awareness events you can support.
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    Find out about more about how we can help you access the support you need to live well.
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