Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

From today, children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations ahead of winter.

Children aged 2 and 3 can get vaccinated at their GP surgery, while most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school.

Pregnant women can speak to their maternity team, GP practice or community pharmacy about getting vaccinated.

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

02/09/2026

🚗 Improvements to parking are coming to Teddington Memorial Hospital and Teddington Health and Social Care Centre from Monday 5 October 🚗

✅ More Blue Badge spaces
✅ More patient drop-off spaces
✅ Pay-on-exit parking at Teddington Health and Social Care Centre
✅ Dedicated spaces for staff supporting patient care
✅ Improving access, accessibility and reducing congestion

Find out more: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/parking-changes

26/08/2026

Want to find out more about volunteering opportunities available at Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust? Come and visit our amazing team John Lewis Kingston - we will be there all day 🙏

25/08/2026

Monday 31 August is a bank holiday so make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead.

Find out how to order your repeat prescriptions, including via the NHS App:

https://nhs.uk/.../how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

20/08/2026

If you answered yes to both those questions then volunteering opportunities are now live on the Kingston & Richmond NHS Trust website!

With over 40 volunteering roles across the Trust, you can make a difference at every stage of the patient journey.

Browse our available roles online and find the one that best matches your skills and passion or give our Volunteering Team a call on 📞 020 8934 2549. We’ll help you find the perfect fit!

Apply now on our volunteering website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk//careers/vacancies #!/job_list/s9/Volunteers?_ts=1 and start your volunteering journey today.

Applications close midnight Tuesday 15th September.

18/08/2026

⚠️ The Emergency Department (A&E) at Kingston Hospital is under pressure.

If your illness or injury is less urgent, you will be waiting longer and we may redirect you to another service.

Our urgent treatment centre (UTC) in Teddington provides medical help when it's not a life-threatening emergency, and is open 8am to 8pm.

For 24/7 health advice, call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

As the hot weather continues, look out for the signs of dehydration.

Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in. This can be a real problem when it’s hot, especially for babies, children and older adults who are most at risk.

Learn more: https://nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

12/08/2026

Learn how to protect your eyes whilst watching the partial solar eclipse!

We probably shouldn’t have to say this, but don’t look directly at the sun. Looking directly at the sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyesight – so you need to take care. Remember, your normal sunglasses may look great, but they won't cut it.

Follow the link to learn more about how to watch the eclipse safely!

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/