Health and Care

Kingston Voluntary Action works in partnership to support a healthy Kingston. We support the co-ordination and integration of the voluntary sector and local health and social care services.

This ensures that residents, students, and workers in Kingston receive the holistic support they need to flourish.

 

Aging Well

International Older People’s Day on 1st October is a celebration of later life.

In Kingston, a wide range of organisations are offering older people the chance to rediscover an old passion, enjoy a learning experience, or meet others.

So turn up and try something new, make connections or visit somewhere fresh this Autumn.

For more information, please click here or visit the RBK website here. 

 

Bereavement Services and Support in Kingston - Community Engagement Report

HealthWatch Kingston in partnership with Kingston Voluntary Action were commissioned by South West London Clinical Commissioning Group to undertake research into people’s experiences of bereavement services in Kingston. The findings and and recommendations can be found in the Community Engagement Report that you can download here. 

 

 

Obesity - The Silent Pandemic 

The Biggest Issue

Arguably the biggest issue the UK is facing now is obesity - the silent pandemic. It is reported that over 60% of UK adults are overweight or obese. Could you help tackle the issue by completing a survey on the issue? 

You can also watch a The Biggest Issue presentation here with lots of interesting information and messages from Public Health. 

 

Health and Wellbeing Network

Delivering services that impact health and care in the borough? Keep informed, share your story and have your say by joining the health and wellbeing network. Read presentations and minutes from previous meetings and conferences.

Training/ Events

Find the latest training and events available from Kingston Voluntary Action.

Projects

Read about our latest projects: Connected Kingston, Digital Health Buddies and Good Food Group.

Funding/ Resources

Find funding sources or inspiration to get a project started, sustain your service or to reach more people.

Latest Health and Care News

Read our latest news and blogs from the health and care sector.