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Volunteer to be a Mealtime Ward Helper

West Middlesex University Hospital is recruiting volunteers to support patients during mealtimes on their adult inpatient wards.

Community news | West Middlesex University Hospital | 12 Apr 24

Have you done your bowel cancer screening test?

If you’re aged 56 to 74, the NHS will automatically send a bowel cancer screening kit to you in the post.

Community news | NHS | 05 Apr 24

Share your views on GP services

Healthwatch Richmond wants to ask residents about their experiences of booking GP appointments and virtual consultations.

Community news | Healthwatch Richmond | 25 Mar 24

Nominations for the Dignity in Care Awards are open

Do you know a paid carer, care worker or personal assistant who goes the extra mile? Nominate them today for a Dignity in Care Award.

Council news | 20 Mar 24

Come along to the Mental Health Matters event

On Wednesday 27 March, NHS South West London are hosting a free in-person event dedicated to supporting residents with their mental health.

Community news | NHS South West London | 19 Mar 24

Council leaders condemn removal of children’s cancer care from St George’s

Council leaders from across south west London and Surrey have condemned the announcement by NHS managers that children’s cancer services are to be removed from Tooting’s St George’s Hospital.

Council news | 15 Mar 24

Free MMR vaccine walk-in clinic available Saturday

This Saturday 16 March 2024, Hampton Wick Surgery is offering walk-in Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine appointments to residents who are registered with a Richmond Upon Thames GP.

Council news | 14 Mar 24

Help improve the borough’s sexual health services

We are working together with London boroughs to improve the sexual and reproductive health of everyone in London.

Council news | 11 Mar 24

Get free, personalised support to stop smoking for good

In the run-up to No Smoking Day this March, our local Stop Smoking advisors will be available at two community pop-ups to provide expert tips to help you or someone you know successfully stub out smoking.

Council news | 06 Mar 24

New safeguarding programme delivers synchronised substance education

On 4 March, the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership delivered new, specially designed Substance Advice for Everyone (SAFE) education for children at school and their parents and carers at home.

Council news | 06 Mar 24

South West London Integrated Care Board partners with End of Life Doula UK

Residents will be able to access free end of life doula support as part of a pilot project.

Community news | South West London Integrated Care Board | 06 Mar 24

Age UK Richmond to host talk on prostate and testicular cancer

As part of Age UK Richmond’s Health Mornings, come and be part of an inspiring talk on prostate and testicular cancer by Patrick Williams.

Community news | Age UK Richmond | 04 Mar 24

Take part in a community fun day in Twickenham!

Local organisation, Chronically Marvellous are hosting a community fun day on Sunday 24 March 2024, from 2 to 6pm.

Community news | Chronically Marvellous | 21 Feb 24

Richmond GP Alliance offering additional clinics for MMR vaccines

On Sunday 25 February, the Richmond GP Alliance will be offering additional Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine appointments to residents registered with a Richmond upon Thames GP.

Community news | Richmond GP Alliance | 20 Feb 24

Teddington Society donates to the Teddington Memorial Hospital

The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital is thrilled to announce a significant donation by The Teddington Society, which is dedicated to revamping the teen areas within the hospital.

Community news | The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital | 09 Feb 24

Your thoughts on Richmond Town Centre published

Last autumn nearly 1,500 people contributed to an engagement project that set out to hear the voice of Richmond Town Centre.

Council news | 08 Feb 24

How to protect your family against measles

Measles cases are on the rise in London. This half term, make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine.

Community news | NHS South West London | 08 Feb 24

Free health event hosted by Ruils announced in Ham

Local charity Ruils will be hosting a free walk-in event for local residents in Ham.

Community news | Ruils | 06 Feb 24

Make sure you and your child are up to date with the MMR vaccine

Measles cases are on the rise in London. Make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR vaccine.

Community news | NHS South West London | 24 Jan 24