1. Quality Accounts 2013-14

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

  2. 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.

  3. Improving Emotional Wellbeing for Young People in 2016

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    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.

  4. Experiences of Richmond CAMHS services - 2015

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    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.

  5. Feedback to Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust

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    In February 2014, we surveyed people using services provided by South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust to feed into the upcoming CQC inspection of the trust.

  6. Transforming Mental Health - 2017 Event

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    In November 2017, we ran a large public event aimed at explaining the planned changes to mental health care and to give people a chance to share their experience and debate the issues with leaders in the sector.

  7. Transforming Mental Health- Event Report 2017

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    We ran an event explaining commissioners’ and providers’ plans changes for mental health care and gathering local people's views and experiences.

  8. Richmond Home Treatment Team Review

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    In November 2018, we heard from 13 current patients, 5 past patients, 13 carers and 10 staff about their experiences of the Richmond Home Treatment Team (about 40% of their average caseload)

  9. Richmond Wellbeing Service Review

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    Between March - May 2018, we heard from over 100 people about their views and experiences of the Richmond Wellbeing Service which provides free NHS psychological therapies for common mental health problems.

  10. Richmond & Kingston Early Intervention Service Review - 2018

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    In January 2018, Healthwatch Richmond surveyed patients and staff in the Richmond & Kingston Early Intervention Service (EIS).

  11. 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.

  12. Reviewing Adult Mental Health Care

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    Mental health is an area of priority for Healthwatch Richmond.

  13. 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.

  14. Improving Emotional Wellbeing for Young People in 2016 FILM

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    In 2016 we undertook a review of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for young people. This is what we found.

  15. Quality Accounts 2016-17

    Report -

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

  16. Quality Accounts 2018-19

    Report -

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

  17. Recovery & Support Team Review

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    Between January and April 2019 we visited the Recovery & Support Team at Richmond Royal Hospital. This multi-disciplinary service supports approximately 900 people, providing treatment and help to adults with severe and enduring mental health issues.

  18. 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.

  19. Richmond Royal & Barnes Hospital Redevelopment

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    South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust are using the proceeds of recent sales of parts of their Barnes Hospital and Richmond Royal Hospital sites to fund new purpose built facilities on those sites.

  20. Richmond's Crisis Care Report

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    We published a report looking into Crisis Care in February 2020. Alongside this we have also been working with partners from across the system to map Crisis Care services in Richmond, as part of the wider Mental Health Transformation work.

  21. Recovery & Support Team- Updates

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    In 2017 we set out to review mental health care for local people. During the summer we published our report on the Recovery & Support Team review we conducted and we continued to seek updates on changes and improvements.

  22. Richmond's Crisis Care Services

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    At the time of our Crisis Care report publication we were working with partners from across the system to finalise a map of the Crisis Care services in Richmond, as part of the wider Mental Health Transformation work.

  23. Youth Out Loud!

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

  24. Coronavirus: Information for parents, carers and families

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    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.

  25. 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.

  26. Youth Out Loud! are raising mental health awareness

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    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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Talking to children and Young People about Coronavirus: a guide for parents and carers

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    It is important you answer children and young people's questions about COVID-19 in a way they can understand, without causing alarm.

  30. Healthwatch Richmond shares its success with Youth Out Loud! at Healthwatch Week

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    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.

  31. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  32. 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.

  33. Transforming Adult Mental Health Care

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    South West London & St George's NHS Mental Health Trust are transforming their services to make improvements to how they operate. We collected patient experiences to measure and monitor the level of patient satisfaction throughout the process.

  34. Where can I go to get help for my health Out of Hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  35. 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.

  36. '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.

  37. Your Guide to Richmond's NHS, Care and Support (Spring 2022)

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    The NHS, social care and local charities can provide a range of help. We've produced this downloadable leaflet to help you find help when you need it.

  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. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  41. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  42. What dental support should you expect while living in residential care?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  43. 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.

  44. Four ways your pharmacist can help you

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    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.

  45. How can I find an NHS dentist?

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  46. What you should expect from social care support

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    Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.