1. Changes to Teddington Memorial Hospital - July 2018

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    In early July 2018, the Walk-In Centre at Teddington Memorial Hospital was combined with the collocated extended hours GP service to become an Urgent Treatment Centre.

  2. The future of adult social care - event report

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    ‘The lives we want to lead’ – a discussion on the future of adult social care in Richmond upon Thames

  3. 'Major changes to local services' Event

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    We held an event, where NHS commissioners answered pressing questions from around 120 local residents about the recently published changes to the local NHS. These changes aimed to deliver care in south-west London at substantially lower costs.

  4. Changes to local NHS- Financial Recovery Plan

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    The local NHS had to save £20 million by April 2018 in order to meet its statutory duty not to go into debt.

  5. Changes to South West London NHS

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    Across south west London, commissioners have to save an additional £900 million to meet NHS budgets.

  6. Health and Care Plan launched in the borough of Richmond

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    The NHS, Richmond Council, voluntary sector and Healthwatch have launched a two-year plan to meet the health and care needs of people living in Richmond.

  7. Youth Out Loud!'s 15 Steps Challenge at Kingston Hospital

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    In February 2019, Youth Out Loud! completed their first 15 steps challenge at Kingston Hospital. They gave invaluable advice to improve the paediatric day unit and the paediatric emergency unit.

  8. Health, Care & Wellbeing Experiences During Lockdown- a Summary

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    We published a report summarising the findings from the first 200 responses to our wellbeing and healthcare surveys and calls to our office during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  9. 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.

  10. We’re taking action to improve access to NHS dentists

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    We know from feedback through our website and at community events that many people in Richmond still aren’t able to see an NHS dentist. Take our survey to help us make improvements.

  11. Response to NHSE consultation on changes to Paediatric Oncology

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    We have written on behalf of Healthwatch Richmond and Healthwatch Merton in response to the consultation on the move of cancer services from Royal Marsden to either St George’s or Evalina Hospitals.

  12. 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.

  13. Annual Report 2016/17

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    The 2016/17 Annual Report demonstrates our continuing commitment to delivering a high quality and high value Healthwatch Richmond.

  14. Outreach Work

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    An integral part of our work is talking to you, the community, about local health and social care services. We've visited hundreds of community groups and spaces to hear from thousands of people.
    The experiences people share shape our work plans.

  15. Annual Report 2014/15

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    Read our 2014/15 Annual Report. This demonstrates how we continue making a difference to local health and social care services.

  16. Annual Report 2013/14

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    Healthwatch Richmond's first Annual Report

  17. Annual Report 2015/16

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    Read the Healthwatch Annual Report for 2015-2016. The report gives an overview of our work over the year, describes our key achievements and how we have made a difference to local health and social care services.

  18. Annual Report 2018/19

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    The report demonstrates how we have made a difference to the care that local people receive.

  19. Complaints Policy

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    Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch Richmond or Richmond Health Voices and the way in which it conducts its business. 

  20. 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.

  21. Conflicts of Interest

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    Healthwatch Richmond is an independent organisation. Managing potential conflicts of interests is important for this. We require all Trustees and Committee members to make the following declaration of interests:

  22. Decision making procedure

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    Healthwatch organisations are required to have and publish a decision making policy. Our is here.

  23. Guided by you: Annual report 2019-20

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    Our Annual Report 2019/20 demonstrates our work and impact over the year

  24. Experience Matters: Read our Mid Year Review 2020/21

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    We have published our Mid Year review for the year 2020/21, covering our work since April 2020 until now.

  25. Experience Matters: Annual Report 2020/21

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    2020/21 was our busiest and most successful year to date. Find out more about it here

  26. Healthwatch Richmond Shortlisted for Prestigious National Award

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    Healthwatch Richmond has been nominated for a prestigious national award for COVID-19 Response which has helped seldom heard groups access care and have a voice during the pandemic, across Richmond.

  27. Championing what matters to you: Annual Report 2021/22

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    "Throughout, our overriding concern was to maintain our effectiveness in serving the interests of Richmond residents, patients and service users." - John Anderson, Chair, Healthwatch Richmond. Read the report here

  28. Together we can: Annual Report 2022–23

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    2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of the launch of Healthwatch and, having run Healthwatch Richmond since its inception in 2013, we are delighted to present our Annual Report 2022-23.

  29. Youth Out Loud! A Healthwatch project lead by children and young people

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    High quality care for children and young people is one of South West London's health and care plan top priorities. Find how Healthwatch Richmond and Kingston are supporting it.

  30. Annual Report 2017/18

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    Our 2017/18 Annual Report demonstrates our ongoing efforts to deliver a high quality service for Richmond residents.