1. Kingston Making Safeguarding Personal Project

    Advice and Information -

    We are collecting experiences of the adult safeguarding services in Kingston!

  2. The London Safeguarding Adult Board Conference (21 - 25 November)

    News -

    On behalf of the London Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) and London Safeguarding Voices (LSV), we would like to invite you to this year’s London Safeguarding Adults Board Conference and luncheons which will take place virtually.

  3. Making Safeguarding Personal: End of Year Report 2021-22

    Report -

    Healthwatch Kingston has been working with the Royal Borough of Kingston Adult Safeguarding Team to ensure that feedback from local people with lived experience of the safeguarding process improves the service.

  4. Youth Out Loud! End of Year Report 2021-22

    Report -

    Youth Out Loud! are a group of people aged 13-17 working with Healthwatch Kingston and Healthwatch Richmond.

  5. London Safeguarding Voices Group: End of Year Report 2021-22

    Report -

    The LSVG will bring together three people with lived experience of Safeguarding from each London borough. Healthwatch Kingston has been commissioned by the London Safeguarding Adults Board to coordinate the LSVG work programme.

  6. Mental Health and Wellbeing Subgroup (Kingston Communities Task Force): End of Year Report 2021-22

    Report -

    Healthwatch Kingston independently chairs and provides administrative support for this group.

  7. Learning Disabilities End of Year Report 2021 - 2022

    Report -

    Inclusion and amplifying the voices of people with a learning disability is a key priority for the work of Healthwatch Kingston. Here is the Healthwatch Kingston Learning Disabilities End of Year Report 2021 - 2022

  8. All about: unpaid carers

    Advice and Information -

    A carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help.

  9. Learning Disability England Updated Easy Read Guidance : Covid-19: Where we are now

    News -

    On 1 April 2022 the government lifted the last of the Covid restrictions as part of their Living with Covid Plan.

  10. Dementia Action Week is 16 - 22 May

    News -

    Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign. This year's theme is 'diagnosis'.

  11. Mental Health Awareness Week: Local action to tackle loneliness

    News -

    For Mental Health Awareness Week this year, organisations are coming together to raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on mental health and the practical steps that can be taken to address it.

  12. Help is on hand for those with Long COVID

    News -

    Most people who catch COVID-19 don’t become severely ill and get better quickly, but some can go on to develop longer lasting symptoms after recovering from the initial infection.

  13. Volunteers Week (1 - 7 June 2022)

    News -

    The Healthwatch network is supported by thousands of volunteers who help make a difference to health and care across the country.

  14. Carers Week (6 - 12 June 2022)

    News -

    During Carers Week, we're coming together from 6-12 June to make caring Visible, Valued and Supported.

  15. Our Open Meeting 24 May Recap

    News -

    Yesterday we held our Open Meeting where NHS colleagues presented an update on SWL ICS and Kingston Place and we shared our Bereavement Community Engagement work

  16. How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

    News -

    The King's Fund have shared a useful video about how the NHS is changing and preparing for the future.

  17. How to access urgent mental health support over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

    News -

    The NHS remains open and here for local people who need urgent care and support over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend.

  18. The NHS is here for you over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

    News -

    How to access NHS support over the bank holiday

  19. All about: Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) and Fibromyalgia Services

    Advice and Information -

    Advice and information about myalgic encephalopathy (M.E) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyaliga (Fibro) services in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

  20. Join Kingston Hospital Charity for a ‘Night to Remember’

    News -

    On Saturday 10 September, Kingston Hospital Charity will be holding its first memory walk.

  21. All about: Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

    Advice and Information -

    Primary care networks (PCNs) are groups of GP practices working closely together with other primary and community care staff and health and care organisations to provide integrated services to their local populations.

  22. All about: The Integrated care systems (ICS) and Kingston Place

    Advice and Information -

    Integrated care systems are being made law across the country meaning a joined up approach to care for populations at different levels: neighbourhoods, places and systems.

  23. Learning Disability Week 20 - 26 June

    News -

    This year, Mencap want to show how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities.

  24. YOL! ‘Let’s Talk About Sexual Health’ Film

    News -

    Youth Out Loud! have completed their third film as part of the Digital Youth Project - with a focus on Sexual Health

  25. Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting - Wednesday 29 June 2022

    Report -

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

  26. Important information regarding Village Surgery GP practice in New Malden

    News -

    The Village Surgery in New Malden will close permanently on 18 August 2022. If you or anyone you know will be affected by this then this information is for you.

  27. Healthwatch Kingston Annual Report 2021/22 - Championing what matters to you

    Report -

    Healthwatch Kingston are delighted to share their Annual Report 2021-22 - Championing what matters to you

  28. South West London ICS Update - July 2022

    News -

    Welcome to the July update about how partnership working across health and care is making a difference for local people in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.

  29. Could you help Public Health tackle obesity?

    News -

    "Arguably the biggest issue the UK is facing now is obesity - the silent pandemic. It is reported that over 60% of UK adults are overweight or obese." - NHS Digital

  30. Summer Vaccination Plans

    News -

    Statement from the NHS about summer vaccination plans in Kingston and Richmond.

  31. Bereavement Services and Support in Kingston - Community Engagement Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch Kingston (HWK) and Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) were commissioned by South West London Clinical Commissioning Group to undertake some research into people’s experiences of bereavement services in Kingston.

  32. For quick and easy health advice – visit your local pharmacy

    News -

    Pharmacists are medically trained experts in a variety of areas and can help with lots of common conditions and minor illnesses, such as colds, sore throats, tummy trouble, aches, pains and minor injuries.

  33. Summer heatwave

    News -

    Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks. 

  34. Citizen's Advice Service Update

    News -

    Citizens Advice Kingston service is delivered online via www.citizensadvicekingston.org.uk and by telephone (020 3166 0953)

  35. SQUARE 1 CAFÉ

    News -

    One of our Healthwatch Kingston volunteers invites you to join Square 1 Cafes in New Malden and Chessington. They are for social recovery from Covid-19 and life generally - a safe, inclusive space, where everyone is welcome, and everything is free.

  36. Come along to the All Age Learning Disability Partnership Board Health and Wellbeing - Community Event

    News -

    The event is on Friday, 2 September from 2pm at Searchlight Community Centre, New Malden

  37. Healthwatch Kingston team to take part in 'A night to remember'

    News -

    Kingston Hospital Charity are running this special walking event on Saturday 10 September to raise money to help improve hospital care for bereaved families.

  38. Find out more about virtual wards at Kingston Hospital

    News -

    Healthwatch Kingston are hosting an online event on 26th September to provide people with an opportunity to find out more about virtual wards at Kingston Hospital and how they might affect you or your loved ones.

  39. Getting ready for #AskAboutAsthma 12 – 18 September 2022

    News -

    #AskAboutAsthma is back for 2022. Now in its sixth year the campaign is about making simple changes to children and young people’s care that will make a big difference to how they experience their asthma.

  40. Healthwatch England Report: Are people getting their right to accessible information?

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    Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of people have shared their experiences of healthcare information and communication with us. We take an in-depth look at the impact of not being given information in the way you need had on you.

  41. Kingston Adult Education Courses - Enrolling Now

    News -

    Kingston Adult Education is delighted to launch its wide range of courses for the academic year 2022-23. Enrolments are being taken now! They are looking forward to both welcoming learners back to classes and introducing new learners to our courses.

  42. Health and Care Plan (2022 - 2024)

    Report -

    The health and care plan outlines how we will help the people of Kingston start well, live well and age well.

  43. Healthwatch Kingston Board Meeting - Wednesday 28 September 2022

    Report -

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

  44. Cost of Living Toolkit from Citizens Advice Kingston

    News -

    As the cost of living crisis deepens, Citizens Advice have released a toolkit to help Kingston residents.

  45. Your Integrated Care System (ICS) questions answered

    News -

    At our Open Meeting held on 24 May 2022, we invited speakers from the NHS to come and update us on the latest ICS plans. We can now share responses from our NHS colleagues to the questions asked at that meeting.

  46. A virtual conversation about virtual wards - update on event

    News -

    Healthwatch Kingston hosted an event on Monday, 26 September, where representatives from Kingston Hospital came to talk and answer questions about 'Virtual Wards' and how they will work. Here is a recap of the event.

  47. Our Open Meeting 4 October Recap

    News -

    We held an Open Meeting on Tuesday, 4 October, where we had speakers coming to talk about the cost of living crisis, the Health and Care Plan, and Obesity.