Healthwatch Kingston
@hwkingston.bsky.social
We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Kingston.
We advocate for local people so that services can better understand how to provide for their needs.
https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk
We advocate for local people so that services can better understand how to provide for their needs.
https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk
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Hi Bluesky 👋 We are Healthwatch Kingston, the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the London Borough of Kingston.
We will use this channel to provide updates, share our reports, NHS news and information, and connect with local people 📣
We will use this channel to provide updates, share our reports, NHS news and information, and connect with local people 📣
Next Healthwatch Kingston Public meeting: Tuesday 9th December 🗓️🖊️
At this festive get-together, we'll talk about the services that are available to local people throughout the colder weather period and across the holiday season.
At this festive get-together, we'll talk about the services that are available to local people throughout the colder weather period and across the holiday season.
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Next Healthwatch Kingston Public meeting: Tuesday 9th December 🗓️🖊️
At this festive get-together, we'll talk about the services that are available to local people throughout the colder weather period and across the holiday season.
At this festive get-together, we'll talk about the services that are available to local people throughout the colder weather period and across the holiday season.
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As men turn to social media and AI for health information, Healthwatch England calls on the NHS to meet men where they are.
Men are turning to AI for health advice. The NHS needs to catch up
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November 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
As men turn to social media and AI for health information, Healthwatch England calls on the NHS to meet men where they are.
During winter people are more exposed to viruses, more susceptible to health conditions and need more care from their support networks due to the colder weather ➡️ www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Keeping well this winter | Healthwatch Kingston
During winter people are more exposed to viruses, more susceptible to health conditions and need more care from their support networks due to the colder weather.
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
During winter people are more exposed to viruses, more susceptible to health conditions and need more care from their support networks due to the colder weather ➡️ www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Take 10 minutes to share your views and help us to understand local people's experiences with the NHS app: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHSappKing...
October 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Take 10 minutes to share your views and help us to understand local people's experiences with the NHS app: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHSappKing...
We're looking for experts by experience to tell us about what it's like living in Kingston with a learning disability. Join us to have your say:
Kingston All Age Learning Disability Strategy: Experts by Experience Workshop | Healthwatch Kingston
Join us for this experts by experience workshop to help shape the Kingston All Age Learning Disability Strategy. Welcome to those with a learning disability and their advocates, we want to hear your opinions on the Strategy and about life in Kingston. We'll talk about:
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October 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We're looking for experts by experience to tell us about what it's like living in Kingston with a learning disability. Join us to have your say:
Help build a stronger, safer, and more inclusive Kingston for everyone with this workshop hosted by the Kingston Community Safety Team: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strength-i...
Strength in Community: Challenging Hate Together
Join us at the Council Chambers to challenge hate together. An event for professionals and communities to break down barriers!
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October 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Help build a stronger, safer, and more inclusive Kingston for everyone with this workshop hosted by the Kingston Community Safety Team: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strength-i...
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Calling all registered nurses, midwives, nursing associates & students.
NHS England needs your help to shape a new professional strategy for nursing and midwifery in England. Share your views by 13 October.
https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/survey/professional-strategy-for-nursing-and-midwifery/
NHS England needs your help to shape a new professional strategy for nursing and midwifery in England. Share your views by 13 October.
https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/survey/professional-strategy-for-nursing-and-midwifery/
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Calling all registered nurses, midwives, nursing associates & students.
NHS England needs your help to shape a new professional strategy for nursing and midwifery in England. Share your views by 13 October.
https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/survey/professional-strategy-for-nursing-and-midwifery/
NHS England needs your help to shape a new professional strategy for nursing and midwifery in England. Share your views by 13 October.
https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/survey/professional-strategy-for-nursing-and-midwifery/
We’re your local Healthwatch! Come and tell us how we’re doing 🗨️
Join us online on Tuesday, 7th October, 12:00 pm – 14:00 pm for a Public Meeting to tell us what you think about Healthwatch Kingston.
Join us online on Tuesday, 7th October, 12:00 pm – 14:00 pm for a Public Meeting to tell us what you think about Healthwatch Kingston.
October 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We’re your local Healthwatch! Come and tell us how we’re doing 🗨️
Join us online on Tuesday, 7th October, 12:00 pm – 14:00 pm for a Public Meeting to tell us what you think about Healthwatch Kingston.
Join us online on Tuesday, 7th October, 12:00 pm – 14:00 pm for a Public Meeting to tell us what you think about Healthwatch Kingston.
Interested in volunteering? Join our Enter and View Authorised Representative training on the 8th October. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthwatc...
Healthwatch Kingston Enter & View Online Training
Learn how to be complete an Enter & View with Healthwatch Kingston
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September 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Interested in volunteering? Join our Enter and View Authorised Representative training on the 8th October. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthwatc...
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Chief midwife reassures over paracetamol safety during pregnancy
Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, has stressed that paracetamol remains the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy, in the wake of US president Donald Trump's comments.
www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...
Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, has stressed that paracetamol remains the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy, in the wake of US president Donald Trump's comments.
www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...
Chief midwife reassures over paracetamol safety during pregnancy
Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, has stressed that paracetamol remains the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy.
www.nursingtimes.net
September 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Chief midwife reassures over paracetamol safety during pregnancy
Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, has stressed that paracetamol remains the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy, in the wake of US president Donald Trump's comments.
www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...
Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, has stressed that paracetamol remains the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy, in the wake of US president Donald Trump's comments.
www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...
New findings from south west London Healthwatch identify eight key areas of concern for patients and unpaid carers. 🧵
September 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
New findings from south west London Healthwatch identify eight key areas of concern for patients and unpaid carers. 🧵
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September 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Providing a welcoming, healthy and fun environment where participants can train both body and mind, Fulham Memories is a free weekly session for older adults (50+) with reduced mobility.
Weekly Sessions on Thursdays, 2:00pm at Kingston Library.
Weekly Sessions on Thursdays, 2:00pm at Kingston Library.
September 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Providing a welcoming, healthy and fun environment where participants can train both body and mind, Fulham Memories is a free weekly session for older adults (50+) with reduced mobility.
Weekly Sessions on Thursdays, 2:00pm at Kingston Library.
Weekly Sessions on Thursdays, 2:00pm at Kingston Library.
This #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth charity The Eve Appeal found that nearly 3 in 4 people would be willing to take up genetic testing if they were eligible, but there is wide-spread misunderstanding of what cancers may be hereditary.
Find out more on their blog: https://bit.ly/4g62QiH
Find out more on their blog: https://bit.ly/4g62QiH
September 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth charity The Eve Appeal found that nearly 3 in 4 people would be willing to take up genetic testing if they were eligible, but there is wide-spread misunderstanding of what cancers may be hereditary.
Find out more on their blog: https://bit.ly/4g62QiH
Find out more on their blog: https://bit.ly/4g62QiH
If you need help getting to appointments, find out whether you're eligible for NHS funded support ➡ https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2024-11-18/do-you-need-help-travelling-nhs-services
September 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
If you need help getting to appointments, find out whether you're eligible for NHS funded support ➡ https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2024-11-18/do-you-need-help-travelling-nhs-services
Speaking up and raising concerns can help address issues and protect future patients, but for many the complaints process in health and social care is difficult and discouraging.
Patients need clearer, more accessible complaints systems: www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/news/2025-09...
Patients need clearer, more accessible complaints systems: www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/news/2025-09...
September 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Speaking up and raising concerns can help address issues and protect future patients, but for many the complaints process in health and social care is difficult and discouraging.
Patients need clearer, more accessible complaints systems: www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/news/2025-09...
Patients need clearer, more accessible complaints systems: www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/news/2025-09...
The government will be running a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025.
Learn more: www.gov.uk/alerts/publi...
Learn more: www.gov.uk/alerts/publi...
September 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The government will be running a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025.
Learn more: www.gov.uk/alerts/publi...
Learn more: www.gov.uk/alerts/publi...
Long waiting times for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis make it difficult for people to get the support they need. New Healthwatch research has revealed an additional hurdle: the wait to get medication. ⬇️
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-08...
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-08...
The hidden wait to be prescribed ADHD medication | Healthwatch Kingston
Long waiting times for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis make it difficult for people to get the support they need. New Healthwatch research has revealed an additional hurdl...
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Long waiting times for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis make it difficult for people to get the support they need. New Healthwatch research has revealed an additional hurdle: the wait to get medication. ⬇️
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-08...
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-08...
Waiting lists must be tackled, and employers encouraged to offer proactive support to help ensure people have the help they need to be able to work. www.bigissue.com/opinion/adhd...
Most people with ADHD do not tell their employer – we must break the silence
Healthwatch England's Louise Ansari says workers who are silent about their ADHD are a worrying sign of people left to fend for themselves.
www.bigissue.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Waiting lists must be tackled, and employers encouraged to offer proactive support to help ensure people have the help they need to be able to work. www.bigissue.com/opinion/adhd...
Kingston Council has published the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024/25 with a focus this year on heart health and reducing related health inequalities. ➡ https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/news/2025-08-22/public-health-annual-report-targets-healthy-hearts-kingston
August 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Kingston Council has published the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024/25 with a focus this year on heart health and reducing related health inequalities. ➡ https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/news/2025-08-22/public-health-annual-report-targets-healthy-hearts-kingston
ℹ️ If you find yourself in need of out-of-hours medical assistance this bank holiday, read our advice article to find out where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
➡ https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2024-10-05/where-can-i-get-help-health-out-hours
➡ https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2024-10-05/where-can-i-get-help-health-out-hours
August 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
ℹ️ If you find yourself in need of out-of-hours medical assistance this bank holiday, read our advice article to find out where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
➡ https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2024-10-05/where-can-i-get-help-health-out-hours
➡ https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2024-10-05/where-can-i-get-help-health-out-hours
Speaking to Hull Community Voluntary Service (CVS) the BBC has reported on the plans to abolish local Healthwatch ➡ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 🧵
Local Healthwatch groups face closure under NHS 10-Year Plan
The government is proposing to close local Healthwatch groups under its 10-year plan for the NHS.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Speaking to Hull Community Voluntary Service (CVS) the BBC has reported on the plans to abolish local Healthwatch ➡ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 🧵
Help shape mental health services in south west London.
It takes 10 minutes to share your views to help ensure services are designed with the needs of local people in mind.
➡️ www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-08...
It takes 10 minutes to share your views to help ensure services are designed with the needs of local people in mind.
➡️ www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-08...
August 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Help shape mental health services in south west London.
It takes 10 minutes to share your views to help ensure services are designed with the needs of local people in mind.
➡️ www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-08...
It takes 10 minutes to share your views to help ensure services are designed with the needs of local people in mind.
➡️ www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-08...
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Your local Healthwatch are still open and happy to help you. Whether you are unhappy with your care, want to leave feedback about your experience or struggling to find a local service - get in touch today and let them help. www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-h...
August 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Your local Healthwatch are still open and happy to help you. Whether you are unhappy with your care, want to leave feedback about your experience or struggling to find a local service - get in touch today and let them help. www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-h...
We think trusted independent services that listen to local communities are essential to improving health and social care.
August 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We think trusted independent services that listen to local communities are essential to improving health and social care.