More than 100 people with long COVID in Richmond are already benefiting from a new service offering them therapy. Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare’s Long COVID Service has helped 101 people living in Richmond since launching in November last year. Patients had 424 follow-up appointments to the end of May 2022, via a combination of […]
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Richmond residents invited all aboard health bus
Local residents have been visiting the ‘come and have a chat about your health’ bus which has been at different locations in the borough over the last few weeks. The bus, which will parking up next on June 30 at Heathfield recreation park from 12 to 5pm, hosts NHS professionals and pharmacists to answer general […]
NHS ‘top tips’ for families to stay safe in sun over the jubilee weekend
With thousands of people ending up in hospital each year because of heat and allergies, the local NHS is calling on the public to help prevent children and older people falling victim to the extreme heat. People have been admitted to hospital because of heat-related including severe sunburn, heat exhaustion and sun- and heatstroke. Getting […]
Jubilee partygoers reminded about staying safe in hot weather and bank holiday NHS services
With thousands in south west London gearing up for a royal celebration outdoors the NHS remains open and here for local people if they need urgent care. If someone is struggling with their mental health, they should seek help via the 24/7 crisis lines – for Kingston, Richmond, Merton, Sutton or Wandsworth ring 0800 028 […]
NHS services in south west London over the May bank holiday weekend
South west Londoners needing urgent mental health care over the bank holiday weekend are being reminded help is on hand. The local NHS is telling people that if they are struggling with their mental health, they should seek help. In Merton, Wandsworth, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond people can call the crisis line on 0800 028 […]
What every pregnant woman should know about COVID-19 and vaccines
As new data reveals that more than 96% of the pregnant women admitted to hospital with COVID-19 were unvaccinated, mums-to-be are urged to come forward for the jab, without delay. Blue cheese, unwashed vegetables, cured meats … there are lots of things you’re advised to avoid when pregnant. So, it’s no surprise that some expectant […]
Help us create our new website
The NHS in South West London is designing a new website. We want to make sure it’s easy to use, and that people can find what they’re looking for. Help us create our new website by completing this short survey. The survey will take about 5 minutes. At the end you’ll have the option to […]
Health help for homeless community in Richmond
A special event for the homeless community and refugees took place last week at the Exchange in Twickenham.Health checks, tests, and advice were available, as well as an offer of COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, with 55 doses administered on the day Lateral flow tests and essentials kits, donated by local businesses, were handed out, a […]
Annual General Meeting 2021 – watch the recording
South West London CCG held its second virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 29 September 2021. You can watch a recording of the event and download the slides. […]
South west London NHS and Harlequins pass 75,000 COVID-19 vaccinations at The Stoop
The NHS in south west London and Harlequins have passed a remarkable milestone of more than 75,000 COVID-19 vaccinations at The Twickenham Stoop stadium. Across the last year, with the stadium largely closed to supporters, the club has been supporting its long term partner the NHS to deliver vaccinations to the local community in the Chris […]