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Kingston University nursing experts encourage British public to take up the Covid-19 vaccine
Posted Wednesday 7 April 2021
Academics from Kingston University's School of Nursing have encouraged the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19 when they are offered their jab, in a bid to protect the most vulnerable in society, healthcare workers, and the wider community.
Kingston University expands support for vaccination drive with launch of new community hub in partnership with medical practices across borough
Posted Friday 12 March 2021
A revamped community vaccination hub has opened its doors at Kingston University, providing a dedicated space where patients from up to six of the borough's GP practices and health centres can receive their Covid-19 jabs.
Major project involving Kingston University reduces inpatient falls in hospitals and saves NHS £13 million
Posted Thursday 18 February 2021
A 10-year project to reduce the number of inpatient falls has saved the NHS more than £13 million, thanks to a team of researchers including an academic from Kingston University and St George's, University of London.
Kingston University study reveals how earlier stockpiling and increased storage capacity could have dramatically reduced costs of sourcing PPE during Covid-19 pandemic
Posted Tuesday 2 February 2021
Kingston University researchers have used a mathematical model known as game theory to explore how the challenge of securing sufficient levels of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic could have been mitigated.
Kingston University expert explores whether Covid-19 pandemic can be catalyst to develop more sustainable approach to festive period
Posted Friday 18 December 2020
Dr Paul Micklethwaite, Sustainable Design MA course leader, has outlined some of the ways he is planning to make his festive period more sustainable.
A day in the life of a nurse during the festive season – an account from Kingston University critical care expert
Posted Friday 18 December 2020
As people across the United Kingdom look forward to celebrating Christmas, senior lecturer in simulated nursing and clinical skills Sally Aucken explains how healthcare workers bring a holiday cheer to hospital patients and why the coronavirus pandemic will make things look very different this year.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey commends Kingston University's coronavirus testing and vaccination centres for being first class facilities
Posted Thursday 17 December 2020
Liberal Democrat leader and Kingston and Surbiton MP Sir Ed Davey has received a first-hand insight into the roll out of the borough's coronavirus vaccination programme and the asymptomatic testing programme at Kingston University.
Kingston University supports GPs and health centres to dispense borough's first Covid-19 vaccinations
Posted Thursday 17 December 2020
Kingston University has teamed up with local GPs and medical centres to offer a base for some of the borough's most vulnerable residents to receive coronavirus vaccinations.
