Healthwatch Richmond

Information on Coronavirus

Read the latest advice and information about the Coronavirus. Including the latest guidance from NHS England and Public Health England.

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Your Guide to Richmond's NHS, Care & Support (Spring 2020)

The NHS, social care and local charities provide a range of help. We've produced this downloadable leaflet to help you find the help when you need when you need it. If you've got a question but don't know who to ask call us on 020 8099 5335.

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Your story has the power to make a difference.

The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.

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We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

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Healthwatch Richmond providing DBS checks for local voluntary care groups

Since March 2020, when the Coronavirus lockdown began, Healthwatch Richmond has been helping fellow voluntary care groups by processing DBS checks for their volunteers.

20 November 2020

News

Thank you for pointing me to information about how to access support for my patient. I was impressed by how quickly you were able to provide information and will definitely use you again in the future.

NHS professional, Richmond Rehab Centre

Latest reports and publications

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Experience Matters: Read our Mid Year Review 2020/21

11 December 2020

We have published our Mid Year review for the year 2020/21, covering...

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Young People’s Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Crisis

14 October 2020

Read our Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) report into young people's...

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Youth Out Loud!

Youth Out Loud! are a group of people aged 13-17 working with Healthwatch Richmond and Healthwatch Kingston.

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Advice and information

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Traveling abroad during Coronavirus

If you are planning on traveling abroad, read the below guidance on what you need to do, what countries are under the travel ban, completing your passenger locator form and taking part in the optional Test to Release scheme.

18 January 2021

Shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people

We are currently undergoing our third national lockdown, which means there is updated government guidance on protecting those who are extremely vulnerable and more at risk from coronavirus.

14 January 2021

Look after yourself when reading the news

Coronavirus: a teenager's guide

Coronavirus may be scary to you as you may not feel control over what is happening, but it is important to follow the guidelines and separate rumours or fake news from reality.

14 January 2021

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