News and reports

We have published our Mid Year review for the year 2020/21, covering our work since April 2020 until now.

Youth Out Loud! works with young people aged 13-17

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

Do you care for an adult with learning disabilities? We would like to invite you to our event on Thursday 10th December from 5-7 pm.

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.

Read our Youth Out Loud! (YOL!) report into young people's experiences during coronavirus. YOL! is a partnership between Healthwatch Richmond and Healthwatch Kingston.

In July 2020 we reviewed the data to bust the myths surrounding news reports of lockdown being "just days away". With reports of a sharp increase in cases in early October has the situation changed?

Read about the experiences of 432 women who used maternity services at West Middlesex or Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

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

A number of people have contacted us regarding difficulties with accessing Coronavirus tests in Richmond

Read about the experiences of people in Richmond upon Thames during the Coronavirus crisis between March to July 2020.

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.