1. What is Long Covid?

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    Long Covid (also known as Post-Covid Syndrome) consists of symptoms similar to those of Covid-19, which last for more than 12 weeks after a Covid infection.

  2. 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!

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. Prime Minister sets out plan for living with covid-19

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    On February 21 the Prime Minister announced the next steps for living with Covid-19, including the lifting of restrictions in England.

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

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    On Tuesday 25th October guests joined local organisations at York House to celebrate Black History Month in the Borough of Richmond. It was an evening of reflection on the topic of mental health in the Black community.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Reconfiguration of Children’s Cancer Principal Treatment Centre

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    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.

  10. 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.

  11. Hampton Pharmacy Closures

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    In November 2023, Boots Pharmacy in Tangley Park and Priory Road closed down, leaving only one remaining pharmacy in Hampton. We had a number of residents contact us about the major inconvenience this has caused.

  12. GP Appointment Booking Survey

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    Help Healthwatch Richmond understand how to improve GP appointment booking!

  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. 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.