1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. GP Appointment Booking Survey

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    Help Healthwatch Richmond understand how to improve GP appointment booking!

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Quality Accounts 2013-14

    Report -

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

  26. Quality Accounts 2014-15

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

  27. West Middlesex University Hospital - Adult inpatient wards 2014

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    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.

  28. Discharge Project 2015

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    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.

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

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

  30. Working Together for Better Care Event 2015

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

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

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    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.

  32. '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.

  33. Lavender Ward Enter & View Report

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    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.

  34. Quality Accounts 2015-16

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

  35. Quality Accounts 2016-17

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

  36. Quality Accounts 2017-18

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

  37. Quality Accounts 2018-19

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

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

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    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.

  39. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

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

  40. Kingston Hospital- Adult inpatient wards

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    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.

  41. 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.

  42. NHS England has heard your experiences of patient transport

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    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.

  43. 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.

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

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    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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.