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. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  14. GP Forum report - 2014

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    Getting better access to a GP appointment, both physically and at a suitable time, was the biggest source of frustration and dissatisfaction for patients in Richmond Borough according to our General Practice report in 2014.

  15. GP Project: overall report

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    Since we were formed in 2013, General Practice has been a key priority area for Healthwatch Richmond.

  16. The Vineyard Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to The Vineyard Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  17. Woodlawn Medical Centre: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Woodlawn Medical Centre, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  18. Seymour House Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Seymour House Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  19. Lock Road Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Lock Road Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  20. Oak Lane Medical Centre: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Oak Lane Medical Centre, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  21. Twickenham Park Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Twickenham Park Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  22. North Road Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to North Road Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  23. Dr Johnson & Partners (Sheen Lane): GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Dr Johnson & Partners (Sheen Lane), this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  24. Richmond Green Medical Centre: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Richmond Green Medical Centre, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  25. Essex House Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Essex House Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  26. Hampton Wick Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Hampton Wick Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  27. Broad Lane Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Broad Lane Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  28. Crane Park Surgery: GP Project

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    We conducted Enter and View visits to Crane Park Surgery, this was part of the wider GP project undertaken to identify both positive areas of practice and areas for improvement.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Enter & View: Kew Medical Practice

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    As part of a series of Enter & View visits to assess local care, we have published our report on Kew Medical Practice.

  32. GP Appointment Booking Survey

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    Help Healthwatch Richmond understand how to improve GP appointment booking!

  33. Where to get my blood test appointment? Read our Phlebotomy Report

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    Kingston Hospital contacted Healthwatch Richmond to conduct a survey that would help understand better the needs of patients in terms of blood tests appointments.
    The aim was to collect patient’s views on their phlebotomy experience, in order to better understand patients’ needs and preferences.

  34. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.