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 📣
If you have an urgent care need over the holiday period, don't wait.
Go to 111.nhs.uk for medical advice and information if you feel unwell, unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should still call 999.
Go to 111.nhs.uk for medical advice and information if you feel unwell, unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should still call 999.
December 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
If you have an urgent care need over the holiday period, don't wait.
Go to 111.nhs.uk for medical advice and information if you feel unwell, unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should still call 999.
Go to 111.nhs.uk for medical advice and information if you feel unwell, unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should still call 999.
Make sure you're prepared this Christmas!
⭐️ Order repeat prescriptions early to give your pharmacy time to deal with the request
⭐️ Speak to your pharmacist or doctor so you know which of your medicines interact with festive food or drink.
⭐️ Order repeat prescriptions early to give your pharmacy time to deal with the request
⭐️ Speak to your pharmacist or doctor so you know which of your medicines interact with festive food or drink.
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Make sure you're prepared this Christmas!
⭐️ Order repeat prescriptions early to give your pharmacy time to deal with the request
⭐️ Speak to your pharmacist or doctor so you know which of your medicines interact with festive food or drink.
⭐️ Order repeat prescriptions early to give your pharmacy time to deal with the request
⭐️ Speak to your pharmacist or doctor so you know which of your medicines interact with festive food or drink.
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Being out in cold weather can be dangerous, especially if you have nowhere else to go. Here’s how to help people who are homeless in winter,
Homeless in winter: How to help people stuck in cold weather
www.bigissue.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Being out in cold weather can be dangerous, especially if you have nowhere else to go. Here’s how to help people who are homeless in winter,
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Benedict Knox, our Head of Communications, explains that our latest research shows that 98% patient satisfaction with a GP referral is possible when four steps are followed.
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-12-04/one-seven-patients-stuck-gp-referrals-black-hole
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-12-04/one-seven-patients-stuck-gp-referrals-black-hole
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Benedict Knox, our Head of Communications, explains that our latest research shows that 98% patient satisfaction with a GP referral is possible when four steps are followed.
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-12-04/one-seven-patients-stuck-gp-referrals-black-hole
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-12-04/one-seven-patients-stuck-gp-referrals-black-hole
Mental health crises can be frightening and isolating, but you are never alone.
Know where to turn for mental health support: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-31/do-you-know-where-turn-mental-health-support-winter
Know where to turn for mental health support: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-31/do-you-know-where-turn-mental-health-support-winter
December 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Mental health crises can be frightening and isolating, but you are never alone.
Know where to turn for mental health support: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-31/do-you-know-where-turn-mental-health-support-winter
Know where to turn for mental health support: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-31/do-you-know-where-turn-mental-health-support-winter
Over the last few years we have been speaking to local people across the borough about their experiences of grief, bereavement and loss. 🧵 #GrowingWithGrief
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-12...
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-12...
Growing with Grief: National Grief Awareness Week | Healthwatch Kingston
For National Grief Awareness Week we want to reflect on what local people have told us about their experiences of bereavement, grief, and loss.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Over the last few years we have been speaking to local people across the borough about their experiences of grief, bereavement and loss. 🧵 #GrowingWithGrief
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-12...
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/blog/2025-12...
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Do you want better NHS services in your area? Whether you want to see improvements to the food in hospitals or a change opening hours, your feedback can improve care in your local services. Share your experience today. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
December 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Do you want better NHS services in your area? Whether you want to see improvements to the food in hospitals or a change opening hours, your feedback can improve care in your local services. Share your experience today. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
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With homelessness still a big issue in Britain, here's exactly how you can help when you see someone rough sleeping or otherwise in need.
Here's what to do if you see a homeless person
www.bigissue.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
With homelessness still a big issue in Britain, here's exactly how you can help when you see someone rough sleeping or otherwise in need.
Every loss is a very personal experience. Find the services and support that are right for you on the Healthwatch Kingston website:
https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2021-11-19/all-about-bereavement-grief-faith-and-spirituality-services-and
#NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2021-11-19/all-about-bereavement-grief-faith-and-spirituality-services-and
#NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
All about: Bereavement, grief, faith and spirituality services and support | Healthwatch Kingston
Every loss is a very personal experience. You may find that it helps to talk to someone who is not part of your family or close circle of friends. Use this page to help find the services and support that are right for you.
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Every loss is a very personal experience. Find the services and support that are right for you on the Healthwatch Kingston website:
https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2021-11-19/all-about-bereavement-grief-faith-and-spirituality-services-and
#NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2021-11-19/all-about-bereavement-grief-faith-and-spirituality-services-and
#NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
Join us next week for a festive get together at our Public Meeting: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/event/2025-12-09/healthwatch-kingston-public-meeting-tuesday-9th-december
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join us next week for a festive get together at our Public Meeting: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/event/2025-12-09/healthwatch-kingston-public-meeting-tuesday-9th-december
Looking for support to manage the cost of living? Visit the Healthwatch Kingston website to learn about services available in Kingston: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-11-07/kingston-cost-living-support-winter
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Looking for support to manage the cost of living? Visit the Healthwatch Kingston website to learn about services available in Kingston: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-11-07/kingston-cost-living-support-winter
Do you know where to turn for support to keep well this winter?
Visit our the Healthwatch Kingston website for advice and information: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-31/keeping-well-winter
Visit our the Healthwatch Kingston website for advice and information: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-31/keeping-well-winter
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Do you know where to turn for support to keep well this winter?
Visit our the Healthwatch Kingston website for advice and information: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-31/keeping-well-winter
Visit our the Healthwatch Kingston website for advice and information: https://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-31/keeping-well-winter
Does the NHS App help you to manage your health? Have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHSappKingstonSocials
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Does the NHS App help you to manage your health? Have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHSappKingstonSocials
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
www.bigissue.com
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:
www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk
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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