1. Four ways your pharmacist can help you

    Advice and Information -

    Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses. Here are four ways your pharmacist can help you.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  6. Hampton Pharmacy Closures

    News -

    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.

  7. Hampton Pharmacy Closures - Including a response from Boots

    Report -

    This report details the experiences of almost 700 residents in the wake of 2 pharmacy closures in Hampton North in late 2023. It describes the impact on residents, makes recommendations for improving provision both in Hampton and nationally, and has led to improvements for residents.

  8. West Middlesex Hospital- Adult inpatient wards

    Report -

    We carried out a series of visits to review adult inpatient wards at West Middlesex Hospital. The findings of the report were based on the experiences of over 100 patients and/or their family, and 27 members of staff.

  9. Quality Accounts 2013-14

    Report -

    Here you will find the Quality Accounts for 2013-2014, and Healthwatch Richmond's commentary on these accounts.

  10. Quality Accounts 2014-15

    Report -

    Here you will find the 2014-15 Quality Accounts for our main providers and our commentaries to them.

  11. West Middlesex University Hospital - Adult inpatient wards 2014

    Report -

    In November 2014, we visited West Middlesex University Hospital to ask inpatients about their experiences of care. We spent nearly 70 hours in the Hospital over three weeks, speaking to more than 100 patients and observing care.

  12. Discharge Project 2015

    Report -

    We reviewed the discharge process from hospitals throughout the borough. We mapped the process of patient discharge from hospital to home, and then asked patients and carers for their feedback and experiences.

  13. Mary Seacole Ward - Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton Enter & View Visits

    Report -

    The Mary Seacole Ward is part of the Inpatient Elderly Rehabilitation Service which focuses on maximising the functional and physical abilities of the patient.

  14. Working Together for Better Care Event 2015

    News -

    On 26th November 2015, over 120 people joined us for our event and public exhibition.

  15. Enter & View report: Gwynne Holford Ward, Queen Mary’s Hospital

    Report -

    As part of a series of Enter & View visits to assess local care, we have published our report into Gwynne Holford, a neurorehabilitation ward at Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton.

  16. 'Major changes to local services' Event

    Report -

    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.

  17. Lavender Ward Enter & View Report

    Report -

    In July and August 2017, we visited the Lavender Ward at Queen Mary's Hospital (Roehampton). Lavender Ward is an acute admissions and treatment unit for adults (18-65 years old) experiencing a severe episode of mental illness.

  18. Quality Accounts 2015-16

    Report -

    Here you will find the 2016-16 Quality Accounts for our main providers and our commentaries to them.

  19. Quality Accounts 2016-17

    Report -

    Here you will find the Quality Accounts for 2016-2017, and Healthwatch Richmond's commentary on these accounts.

  20. Quality Accounts 2017-18

    Report -

    Here you will find the Quality Accounts for 2013-2014, and Healthwatch Richmond's commentary on these accounts.

  21. Quality Accounts 2018-19

    Report -

    Here you will find the Quality Accounts for 2013-2014, and Healthwatch Richmond's commentary on these accounts.

  22. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    It’s vital that when it’s time for you to leave hospital, you have all the medication, information and support in place to help you keep getting better.

  23. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments

  24. Kingston Hospital- Adult inpatient wards

    Report -

    We carried out a series of visits to review adult inpatient wards at Kingston Hospital. The findings of the report were based on the experiences of 102 patients and/or their family, and 65 members of staff.

  25. 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.

  26. NHS England has heard your experiences of patient transport

    News -

    NHS England are reviewing non-emergency patient transport. We have used your experiences from the past 4 years to provide evidence to this consultation that could help to improve the service.

  27. Sharing your experiences of West Middlesex Hospital

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    To help monitor services the CQC can request that we review the patient experiences we have collected for that service. We have reviewed experiences of West Middlesex Hospital shared with us since January 2018.

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

    News -

    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.

  29. 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.

  30. Apply to be a Healthwatch Volunteer Today!

    News -

    Applications are now open for Healthwatch Volunteers. Find out how you can get involved.

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

    Report -

    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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. "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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Youth Out Loud!

    News -

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

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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?

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. Youth Out Loud!

    News -

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

  48. 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.

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

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    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.