News and reports

Having access to your medication when you need it, is important and is a fundamental aspect of public health, ensuring the public can manage their health conditions effectively and live healthier lives. Healthwatch Wandsworth have worked with the local NHS to share more information on this topic.

Every year on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about suicide, promoting mental health, and encouraging action to prevent one of the leading causes of death globally is marked. Suicide claims approximately 700,000 lives annually, with many more individuals attempting suicide. The day, initiated by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), encourages a global conversation around mental health, the importance of early intervention, and the need for supportive communities.

Wandsworth Care Alliance (WCA) are a charity that work for the wellbeing of the Wandsworth community. They deliver Healthwatch Wandsworth. WCA are organising a new programme, working with the health service, 6 partner non-profit organisations, and a university evaluation team to help people in Wandsworth get legal support and welfare advice.

Learn more about the specialist therapies offered for children with social and communication challenges in Wandsworth.

Get involved in Healthwatch Wandsworth’s 2024-2025 research priority which is accessing healthcare.

Little Village HQ is the first Baby bank in the UK, supporting local parents most affected by the cost-of-living crisis to smile again. The baby bank is like a food bank, but it offers clothes, toys, furniture, and supplies for children under 5.

Find out more about the Healthwatch Committee and see if you’re interested to join.

We designed this page to provide support and resources for autistic children and young people and those with social and communication challenges.

Healthwatch Wandsworth’s 2024-2025 research priority is children and young people’s experiences of autism and mental health.

About Nada and her background

I’ve worked for charities for many years. I’ve got a master’s in information science, and I started off in pharmaceutical publishing, volunteered in Sri Lanka for 3 years as a librarian, and returned then got a job at a specialist library at the Institute of Marine Engineers (a charity and professional body).

I also worked for the Alzheimer’s society for about 10 years setting up their website and discussion board. A couple of colleagues and I ran our own community interest company which is like a small charity. We did lots of projects with people with dementia. We got a real reputation for service user involvement.

Then, I was caring for mum for a long time which is when I came across Healthwatch. Service user involvement is one of my passions- that’s why Healthwatch appeals to me. Healthwatch is something that I could do while caring for mum, and it stretch my mind.

Read more about our work and the topics we are focusing on for the next year.

How it started?

I was working at Age UK Wandsworth (AUW) and had been since the start of my 3rd sector career in 2004, having started out as a volunteer for both their popular Out & About and Be-a-Friend services, before becoming a staff member in Volunteer Management and Events Fundraising.

Our AUW CEO was a co-opted Trustee of Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT), and she was keen to step down, to give someone else the opportunity to become a member of their Board of Trustees.