Kingston Hospital’s maternity ward has triumphed in the Maternity Survey 2021, ranking best out of eighteen London health trusts for antenatal care, labour and birth
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Cancer charity warns we need to seriously “up our game”
Head of a leading cancer charity has welcomed government’s calls for a “war on cancer” but warned on this year’s World Cancer Day that as a country we “seriously needs to up our game”.
Living with Covid: Kingston residents disagree with government’s decision to scrap restrictions
Most Kingston residents disagree with the government’s decision to scrap all remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England according to a recent poll.
Kingston Hospital Charity receives £1000 for artwork and murals
Kingston Hospital Charity has been awarded £1000 of store credit by decorating and DIY retailer the Leyland SDM to redecorate the Sir William Rous ward, a cancer facility within Kingston Hospital.
Closed mental health charity Hearts and Minds to continue as volunteer collective
Peer-led London mental health charity Hearts and Minds has closed down due to financial and staffing problems, but said that former employees would continue to offer support as a voluntary collective.
Healthy fast food restaurant opens in Kingston
The healthy fast-food chain LEON opened its doors to the residents of Kingston on Tuesday.
Video: Surbiton Library hosts Movember event
Surbiton Library hosted an event to mark the month of ‘Movember’ on November 19, inviting local men to talk about male health, both physical and
Covid-19: Booster jabs to be available for all age groups
The government has announced that all age groups will be offered the Covid-19 booster vaccination by the end of January, in light of the increase in Omicron cases in the UK.
Sex education: a much-needed change is coming to the curriculum
The new RSE curriculum will get rid of the shame, fear, and confusion that has led many students and adults to suffer in silence, is finally being tackled.
Covid: What new treatments mean for the pandemic
New treatments against Covid-19 could be gamechangers in fighting the disease, but vaccination is still essential.