1. Experiences of Richmond CAMHS services - 2015

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    Healthwatch Richmond was invited to work in collaboration with Richmond SEND Family Voice (RSFV), ADHD Richmond and Richmond National Autistic society (Richmond NAS) to collect the opinions of parents and schools on CAMHS services.

  2. Healthwatch Richmond informs the JSNA

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    This report represents 2200 experiences collected through around 250 visits to community groups across the geographic and demographic range of Richmond as well as the findings of focussed reviews of services where relevant to the JSNA topics.

  3. SEND Futures Experiences Report

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    Healthwatch Richmond was asked to gather information about provision for young people with special educational needs and disabilities by Richmond Council. This was done in collaboration with the Integrated Care Board and Achieving for Children.

  4. LA SEND Inspection Improvement Plan

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    Healthwatch Richmond have commented on the CQC/Ofsted Inspection Improvement Plan for Achieving for Children.

  5. "Uniting against Female Genital Mutilation" Event March 2014

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    Jakhya Rahman and Sandra Hempel attended this event on behalf of Healthwatch Richmond. It was organised by Marina Yannakoudakis, Conservative MEP for London, and sponsored by the Evening Standard.

  6. Care Act Consultation Report

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    To give our community a voice in in the Care Act, the largest piece of social care legislation in 60 years, we ran an extensive engagement programme reaching around 300 people from across the community. Read about the findings of this work here.

  7. Who are we talking to?

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    As your watchdog we want to represent your voice. We speak to thousands of people and we want to ensure that the views and experiences in our database represent our Borough. We have looked at the demographics of people who have spoken to us.

  8. Health, Care & Wellbeing Experiences in Richmond During Coronavirus

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    Read about the experiences of people in Richmond upon Thames during the Coronavirus crisis between March to July 2020.

  9. Impact of Covid-19 and Inequalities

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    We were asked to contribute to an equalities focused Impact of Covid-19 review by HEAR Equality and Human Rights Network. Read the full report, attached below.

  10. Celebrating Black History Month in the London Borough of Richmond

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    On Tuesday 26th October we hosted an event celebrating Black History Month in Richmond, at York House. Guests enjoyed speaking to local organisations, speeches, music and great food!

  11. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  12. Healthy Living in Richmond

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    We collected the experience of over 800 residents to improve local services helping people to eat healthy, stay active, stop smoking, and reduce alcohol intake.

  13. Apply to be a Healthwatch Volunteer Today!

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    Applications are now open for Healthwatch Volunteers. Find out how you can get involved.

  14. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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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.