Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

15/11/2025

During the resident doctor strike, our Emergency Department will be prioritising patients that need care most urgently and waiting times will be longer than usual.

If you do need urgent care, you may be seen more quickly at Teddington Urgent Treatment Centre, open 8am-8pm.

Please use 111.nhs.uk and in life-threatening emergencies call 999.

14/11/2025

During the resident doctor strike, you will be contacted if your appointment needs to change. Please continue to attend appointments unless you are told otherwise.

Use 111.nhs.uk and in life-threatening emergencies call 999.

Read more: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/information-for-the-public-on-industrial-action/

13/11/2025

🌟 Volunteer of the Month October! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Arlinda Jasper, our October Volunteer of the Month! 🎉

Arlinda has gone above and beyond in her role as an Administration Volunteer in the Cardiology Department.

Below is just one of the five nominations that Arlinda received:

“I would like to nominate Arlinda for Volunteer of the Month October because she has been an absolute support to the Cardiac Investigations Team since she joined. Arlinda is so kind and helpful, always willing to do a little more than expected, she has fitted in so well and it’s always so great to see her every Thursday. Arlinda during her time with us works so hard to keep us up to date with our reminder calls and thanks to her hard work and determination, we are now always 5 days ahead which saves the admin team a whole day every week releasing them to expedite other outstanding tasks. It’s great to see Arlinda grow in confidence since she’s joined our team, and we are reassured our patients are being updated of their appointments in a pleasant and informative manner. Thank you Arlinda for all your support!”

Thank you, Arlinda, for the time and energy you give to volunteering at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. We’re so grateful for all that you do! 🙏

13/11/2025

This year, the Maternity Unit at Kingston Hospital is celebrating 30 years in its current setting.

Staff recently marked the occasion with a baking competition, raising over £500 for the Kingston Hospital Charity maternity fund, to support ongoing projects and improvements within the unit.

Read more: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/about-us/news/latest-news/kingston-maternity-unit-celebrates-30-years

12/11/2025

Strike action is taking place from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

➡️ We will contact you if your care is affected

➡️ Our Emergency Department will remain open but waiting times will be longer than usual

Read more: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/about-us/news/latest-news/kingston-and-richmond-nhs-foundation-trust-issues-advice-public-ahead-industrial-action-1

12/11/2025

The emergency department at Kingston Hospital is very busy today.

If you need urgent care, you may be seen more quickly at our urgent treatment centre (UTC) at Teddington Memorial Hospital, open until 8pm.

Where to go for medical help: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/patients-and-families/coming-hospital/emergencies-and-urgent-care

07/11/2025

Whether you're looking to recognise the signs, learn how to manage asthma day-to-day, or want to feel more confident in supporting a child with asthma, join NMWP GP Network's webinar for parents, carers, families, and healthcare professionals, on Wednesday 12 November.

Find out more and sign up online: ea7b6777-437f-4e5a-9d63-258c639517d9@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea7b6777-437f-4e5a-9d63-258c639517d9@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3

06/11/2025

03/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

29/10/2025

Picker, an international charity working across health and social care, is developing a survey to understand people's experiences of waiting for planned NHS care.

As part of the development process, individuals are invited to take part in an interview to help ensure the survey reflects real experiences.

For more information and to take part, visit https://picker.org/information-sheet-share-your-experience-of-waiting-for-care/

29/10/2025

Interested in volunteering at Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust?

Come and have a chat with us today at Squires Garden Centre in Twickenham!

Our friendly team is here to answer your questions, share what it’s like to volunteer, and help you find a role that suits you.

Whether you’re looking to give back, meet new people, or gain experience, volunteering at the Trust could be the perfect fit.

📍 Where: Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham
🕒 When: Today (29th October), we’ll be here all day!

Pop by, say hello, and find out how you can make a difference!

24/10/2025

This week, we were delighted to welcome visitors from Arthritis UK to our new pain clinic site at Teddington Health and Social Care Centre, to discuss the future of pain management and opportunities for us to work in partnership.