News and reports

Get involved in Healthwatch Wandsworth’s 2025-2026 research priority which is the patient/user experience and understanding of PALS at St George's Hospital.

In May, 2021 we published a report on the experiences of perinatal mental health for new parents in Wandsworth. In November, 2023 we further explored the experiences of new parents from a range of ethnic background as these voices were less represented in our previous research.

Read on for updates for maternity services in Wandsworth:

Read about the recent AGM of our parent charity Wandsworth Care Alliance

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of early detection, support, and research in the fight against breast cancer. It’s a time to raise awareness, celebrate survivors, and honour those whose lives have been affected by the disease.

Read about the changes to the autism diagnostic pathway for 0-8 year olds in Wandsworth following the publication of our report in July 2025.

Provide feedback about how Wandsworth Council should work with residents

Provide feedback about our Wandsworth Council Adult Social Care Co-Production Charter

Read our report about Wandsworth residents' experiences of accessing GP practices 2024/2025

The Government has announced that it wants to change the law to:
1. Transfer the work of Healthwatch England to the Department of Health and Social Care.
2. Transfer the work of local Healthwatch services to the NHS and local authorities.

We designed this page to provide support and resources for health and care providers to improve their ability to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities that affect communication. Members of our South West London Accessible Information Standard Community of Practice, a group that includes people with lived experience, GP practice and Integrated Care Board staff, and Disability charities, contributed to this list.

July is Disability Pride Month, offering an opportunity to celebrate the identities, cultures, and social contributions of Disabled people. Disability Pride Month seeks to combat stigmas associated with disability, and it also offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that Disabled people face in daily life.

Read our report about parent/carer experiences of the Emerging Needs Pathway (The autism diagnostic pathway for 0-8 year olds in Wandsworth)