1. What dental support should you expect while living in residential care?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. How can I find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  3. Coronavirus and your dental care

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    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Half of Richmond patients unable to get dental care unless they can pay

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    Healthwatch Richmond heard from over 300 people about accessing dental care in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, between October and November 2020 and found that access to NHS dentistry is a local and nationwide problem amid the pandemic

  7. Local MP supports Healtwatch Richmond in campaign for better NHS dental access

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    Local MP Munira Wilson speaks out in Parliamentary address on the dental health crisis

  8. 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.

  9. Parliamentary Health & Social Care Committee Inquiry into NHS Dentistry

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    Healthwatch Richmond has been campaigning for improvements in NHS Dentistry since late 2020 when it first became clear that the pandemic had led to a crisis in an already overstretched service.

  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. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Annual Report 2013/14

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    Healthwatch Richmond's first Annual Report

  16. 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.

  17. Annual Report 2018/19

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

  18. 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. 

  19. 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.

  20. 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:

  21. Decision making procedure

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

  22. Guided by you: Annual report 2019-20

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

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. 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.

  26. 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

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  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.