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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. How can I find an NHS dentist?

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

  3. Coronavirus and your dental care

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    The coronavirus pandemic has created a backlog of patients in need of dental care. Practices will prioritise patients with the most urgent need. Read the latest advice on how to access dental care during the pandemic.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Half of Richmond patients unable to get dental care unless they can pay

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    Healthwatch Richmond heard from over 300 people about accessing dental care in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, between October and November 2020 and found that access to NHS dentistry is a local and nationwide problem amid the pandemic

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. "Uniting against Female Genital Mutilation" Event March 2014

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    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.

  15. Bringing Back Dignity - Continence Services 2014

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    During late 2013 we heard concerns from the community about problems with the continence service that were affecting people's dignity and quality of life.

  16. 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.

  17. '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.

  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

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    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

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

  22. Youth Out Loud!

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

  23. 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.

  24. Black History Month 2020

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    October 2020 is Black History Month and Richmond Council will be celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black people in Richmond upon Thames.

  25. Healthwatch Richmond providing DBS checks for local voluntary care groups

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    Since March 2020, when the Coronavirus lockdown began, Healthwatch Richmond has been helping fellow voluntary care groups by processing DBS checks for their volunteers.

  26. Celebrating LGBTQ+ Contributions in Richmond

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    On Tuesday 24th February we hosted a public event via Zoom to do celebrate LGBTQ+ contributions in the borough. Read about our successful event and have a look at some useful resources below.

  27. 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.