1. Improving Emotional Wellbeing for Young People in 2016

    Report -

    Healthwatch Richmond collected the opinions of parents and schools on services they have received from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Richmond.

  2. Experiences of Richmond CAMHS services - 2015

    Report -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  4. Care Act Consultation Report

    Report -

    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.

  5. Improving Emotional Wellbeing for Young People in 2016 FILM

    Report -

    In 2016 we undertook a review of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for young people. This is what we found.

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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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. Youth Out Loud!

    News -

    Aged 13-17?
    Living in Richmond or Kingston?
    Interested in volunteering?

  9. Coronavirus: Information for parents, carers and families

    Advice and Information -

    The government and the NHS are taking necessary steps to manage the pandemic, reduce transmission and treat those who need medical attention. Here we explain what this means for children, young people and their families.

  10. Coronavirus: supporting parents and carers of children with SEND

    Advice and Information -

    The shielding programme ended in England on 15 September 2021. This means that people who were previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) will not be advised to shield in the future or follow specific guidance.

  11. Coronavirus: a teenager's guide

    Advice and Information -

    If you're a young person and you're concerned about the spread of coronavirus amongst kids and teens, below are some resources and information for you.

  12. Coronavirus: Wellbeing for Teens

    Advice and Information -

    The Covid-19 pandemic is full of uncertainties and you may be asked by your school, college or workplace to stay at home for a period of time. It is now more important then ever that you look after yourself and your wellbeing. But how?

  13. Healthwatch Richmond informs the JSNA

    Report -

    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.

  14. Youth Out Loud! are raising mental health awareness

    News -

    Our youth group - Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) have launched their video "Self Harm: Being a Good Friend" and a fantastic set of resources to help manage mental health.

  15. Young People’s Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Crisis

    Report -

    Read our Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) report into young people's experiences during coronavirus. YOL! is a partnership between Healthwatch Richmond and Healthwatch Kingston.

  16. Talking to children and Young People about Coronavirus: a guide for parents and carers

    Advice and Information -

    It is important you answer children and young people's questions about COVID-19 in a way they can understand, without causing alarm.

  17. Healthwatch Richmond shares its success with Youth Out Loud! at Healthwatch Week

    News -

    Healthwatch Richmond shared our experience, success and achievements from supporting Youth Out Loud! since the pandemic began, with 42 Healthwatch from across the country at national Healthwatch Week conference.

  18. Youth Out Loud!

    News -

    Youth Out Loud! works with young people aged 13-17

  19. YOLTalks!: a Podcast series by Youth Out Loud!

    News -

    Youth Out Loud! develops, produces and distributes podcasts made by young people, for young people, using the expertise of professionals, on important topics around health and social care services.

  20. Healthwatch Richmond's Response to the Updated Richmond SEND Futures Plan

    Report -

    The revised SEND Futures Plan aims to improve the quality of services for children & young people and reduce the financial deficit in Richmond. We responded to the plan to ensure peoples' voices were included. Read the plan and our response here.

  21. Covid-19 vaccination for children 5-11

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS is now offering Covid-19 vaccination for children aged 5 to 11. Why should children take the vaccine? What vaccine will they be offered? Read to find out more.

  22. Polio booster campaign for children aged 1 to 9

    Advice and Information -

    Following the identification of type 2 polio virus in sewage samples from north London, all children aged 1 to 9 years in London need to have a dose of polio vaccine now.

  23. SEND Futures Survey

    Response -

    When a child or young person has a special educational need/disability (SEND), there are often lots of different organisations involved in providing the education, health and social care support needed for that individual to achieve their potential.

  24. Reconfiguration of Children’s Cancer Principal Treatment Centre

    News -

    The South West London and Surrey Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee received a presentation from the NHS Specialised Commissioning Team on the reconfiguration of Children’s Cancer Principal Treatment Centre.

  25. Response to NHSE consultation on changes to Paediatric Oncology

    News -

    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.

  26. SEND Futures Experiences Report

    Report -

    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.

  27. LA SEND Inspection Improvement Plan

    Report -

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

  28. 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.

  29. Coronavirus and looking after your wellbeing

    Advice and Information -

    It is a worrying time and it is really important that we also look after our mental health. It is OK to feel anxious, scared, low or frustrated, everyone will respond differently and there is no right way to feel.

  30. Stay at home advice for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus infection

    Advice and Information -

    The self-isolation advice for contacts of people with coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed. Find out what you need to to if someone in your household gets infected.

  31. Guidance for people previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    If you have previously been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable you will no longer be advised to shield

  32. Domestic abuse and coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    As a result of coronavirus outbreak, many victims of Domestic Abuse face additional challenges and barriers to accessing support.

  33. Advice for caring for a friend or family member during a pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    This guidance is for anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to a lifelong condition, illness, disability, serious injury, a mental health condition or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.

  34. Coronavirus and your dental care

    Advice and Information -

    The coronavirus pandemic has created a backlog of patients in need of dental care. Practices will prioritise patients with the most urgent need. Read the latest advice on how to access dental care during the pandemic.

  35. Changes to testing for coronavirus in England

    Advice and Information -

    Guidance on testing has changed. Find out when you should get tested and how to get a test.

  36. Share your experiences of care and support during the coronavirus pandemic

    News -

    Help us understand how care and support services have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, how they are working for you and to how we can support meaningful improvements that matter to you.

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

    Report -

    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.

  38. Share your experiences of maternity services during the coronavirus pandemic

    News -

    We collected experiences of maternity care during the coronavirus pandemic at West Middlesex & Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. The Survey is now closed and a report has not been published

  39. Coronavirus and face coverings

    Advice and Information -

    What do you need to know about face coverings? We have brought together the latest guidance and rules around face coverings.

  40. Is Richmond really headed for a coronavirus lockdown? What the data says

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    The lockdown in Leicester has prompted national reports of potential further local lockdowns, including in Richmond upon Thames, being "just days away". Richmond Council have described these reports as "scaremongering".

  41. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    If you’ve been receiving care in hospital there can be lots to think about when you’re getting ready to leave, such as any support you will need to help you manage your health and wellbeing.

  42. International Travel Guidance

    Advice and Information -

    All UK covid-19 travel restrictions will be removed from 4am Friday 18 March. Find out more about the changes.

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

    Report -

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

  44. High demands for Coronavirus testing are causing challenges

    News -

    A number of people have contacted us regarding difficulties with accessing Coronavirus tests in Richmond

  45. Experiences of Maternity Services in Richmond During Coronavirus

    Report -

    Read about the experiences of 432 women who used maternity services at West Middlesex or Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.