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Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

Our 2025-2026 annual report outlines how we have been empowering local people to speak up for better standards of NHS and social care.

Plans to introduce a single patient record promise to bring all your health information together in one place. Here’s what you need to know.

Local watchdog, Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames has warned that the Government plans to remove the only independent champion for the voice of health and social care users in Kingston upon Thames, wit...

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When diagnosed early, nine in ten people survive bowel cancer. That's why this April, to support Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we're talking about the signs and symptoms.

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The UK Health Security Agency is urging those eligible for the shingles vaccine to protect themselves from the painful condition.

Kingston Council has launched a new Neurodiversity Charter to support local organisations to create more welcoming, accessible and supportive environments for neurodivergent people.

A shortage in medical cement could lead to delays in a number of patients getting hip and knee replacements and other planned surgeries. Patients should assume their surgery is proceeding unless they ...

For National Grief Awareness Week we want to reflect on what local people have told us about their experiences of bereavement, grief, and loss.

Every loss is a very personal experience. You may find that it helps to talk to someone who is not part of your family or close circle of friends. Use this page to help find the services and support that are right for you.

During winter people are more exposed to viruses, more susceptible to health conditions and need more care from their support networks due to the colder weather.