News and reports

2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of the launch of Healthwatch and, having run Healthwatch Richmond since its inception in 2013, we are delighted to present our Annual Report 2022-23.

When a child or young person has a special educational need/disability (SEND), there are often lots of different organisations involved in providing the education, health and social care support needed for that individual to achieve their potential.

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.

We collected the experience of over 800 residents to improve local services helping people to eat healthy, stay active, stop smoking, and reduce alcohol intake.

Earlier this year, The London Ambulance Service asked us for advice on how they can improve the care that they provide Londoners. We conducted a survey to explore the patient journey and obtain their thoughts as a result. The report is now available.

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.

As we progress through the winter season you are more likely to experience symptoms of covid-19 and flu. What should you do? Read below for the latest NHS guidance.

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.

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

Could you help us to make health or social care better for our community? Our role is exciting and our success is built on the support that our Trustees give us to ensure that we're working effectively.

Following the identification of type 2 polio virus in sewage samples from north London, all children aged 1 to 9 years in London need to have a dose of polio vaccine now.

"Throughout, our overriding concern was to maintain our effectiveness in serving the interests of Richmond residents, patients and service users." - John Anderson, Chair, Healthwatch Richmond. Read the report here