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Mental health enables people to cope with everyday life. Our mental health is important to handle stress, ability to learn, work, and contribute to our community. It’s an integral part of health and well-being and impacts the ability to make decisions, build relationships and can shape the world we live in. Having positive mental health or access to resources to help improve our mental health should be a basic human right as it impacts us personally, socially, our community and our development. -
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Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. These harmful materials are called pollutants. Pollutants can be caused naturally and by human activity. Pollutants damage the quality of air, water, and land and can greatly impact the health of human-beings causing respiratory issues and other diseases. -
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The NHS report that around 1 in 5 women will develop mental health issues when they’re pregnant or in the first year after the baby is born. -
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Healthwatch Sutton, together with the other Healthwatch organisations in South West London (Healthwatch Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth), are currently working with patients, carers, and GP practices on a project about the Accessible Information Standard. -
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Mental health is an incredibly important topic. Encouraging children and young people to think about their mental health and wellbeing are vital skills you can teach them from a young age. As parents and carers, there are ways you can support children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy. It’s important to learn how to spot the signs when children are struggling and learn how to help them have good mental health. It is equally important to have good self-care tools as a parent/carer to look after your own mental health while caring for others. -
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Stress is something we all feel sometimes, and some stress is normal. However, when it becomes regular and makes day-to-day tasks feel impossible to handle, that’s when we need to take appropriate actions to help us better manage it. -
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I’m Dominic and I’ve been working at Wandsworth Care Alliance as a Mental Health Project Manager since September 2022. Mental Health Awareness Week is on 13th -19th May and has a theme of movement so I wanted to speak about enhancing mental well-being through physical activity and connections. -
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Community champions are volunteers helping people in Wandsworth to be happier and healthier by talking about preventable illnesses, encouraging the use of health services, and telling authorities what works for real people. This way, locals can get the help they need before illness becomes more serious and potentially life-threatening. -
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Children and young people are the most vulnerable members of our society, yet many continue to suffer in silence from various forms of violence and abuse.
This topic requires urgent attention and action from individuals and communities. By shedding light on this problem and working together to address it’s root causes, we can create safer environments where children and young people can thrive.
Violence and abuse against children and young people can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse, as well as neglect. -
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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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Being able to stay healthy in later life is crucial for all of us. Often older people don't feel they have the tools to care for themselves, which can have a negative impact on their life. This new guide could be helpful. -
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Good news - If you are registered with a GP in Wandsworth you can now book an appointment between the hours of 8am and 8pm. -
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In March 2018 NHS England issued guidance that over the counter medicines for minor health conditions will no longer be routinely prescribed by a GP or other primary care service. -
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Read this guide on how staff can easily improve the oral health of care home residents. -
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'Bed Sores’, ‘Pressure Ulcers’, ‘Pressure Sores’. They have many names, but talking about them is hard and rarely done. -
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We all grieve differently." That's the message Young Minds want to give to any young person who has experienced a bereavement or loss in their life. -
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Ever wondered how to navigate the world of mental health services, or how to find exactly what you're looking for? -
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Do you look after yourself? Find out more the many ways you keep yourself healthy.
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Mental health is consistently one of the top issues people tell their local Healthwatch about. Over one million adults in England currently use NHS mental health services, but what should they expect when it comes to the care they receive? -
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Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer but it is treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early. -
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Do you need help choosing the right care home? -
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We are looking at ways that charities can raise awareness about the misconceptions about HIV for deaf people. Find out more about Signhealth's latest work on the topic. -
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You can now see online how your local services are performing against three key targets.
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Big White Wall is a digital mental health service, available online, 24 hours a day. The service is completely anonymous so you can express yourself freely and openly. -
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A new sexual health clinic, offering confidential and fully-integrated sexual health and contraception services opened at Falcon Rd in Clapham Junction on 19 November 2018.
Find out more about the clinic times at the new location. -
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Are you seeking a safe place to have difficult conversations with people? Wandsworth Mediation Service can provide a safe place for people in conflict to come together -
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Your health and adult social care information is important to the NHS as it helps them research, plan and improve health and care services in England. -
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Do you, or someone you know, need help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability? Read about the new guide that could help you. -
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Getting It On is a sexual and mental health resource for young people in South West London, that can help them gain the essential life skills and knowledge they might need relating to their health and wellbeing. -
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Do you want to work towards creating happier and healthier lives for all Londoners? Read about how Thrive London will help us achieve this. -
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Do you or someone you know struggle to get a seat on public transport when needed? Read on to find out about a new badge and card that you might find helpful. -
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LGBT+ people are more likely to experience mental ill health than the wider population. -
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More than 6,500 cases of TB were reported across England in 2014, and of these over 2,500 occurred in London. Read about new guidelines to help tackle the problem. -
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People living in Wandsworth can now watch a video which details ways in which they can access sexual health services and learn more about HIV testing. -
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Online healthcare services can be a convenient way to get medical advice, treatment and medicines. Find out a few tips for getting what you need from these services. -
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Are you a young person who is leaving care who has mental health needs or do you know someone who could benefit from additional support. Read more about the service available in Wandsworth. -
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Wandsworth council have updated their guide for unpaid Carers as well as professionals who meet them through their work. Read the guide for lots of information on getting support as a local carer. -
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Find out more about the flu and how to get vaccinated with the latest advice. -
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You will now be able to book yourself on the "Diabetes Book and Learn" service for people living with Type 2 diabetes in South London. -
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The self management courses, The Expert Patients Programme and Looking After Me aim to empower people living with long-term health conditions and carers to take more control of their own health and wellbeing. Find out more about them. -
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The Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub is a free and impartial telephone sign-posting service and website. Find out more about it. -
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Stay warm this winter by visiting the Council's Winter Warmth page for helpful tips and links to support services. -
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The Eve Appeal has launched cancer, cancer risk, and cancer screening information, specifically for the transgender, non-binary and intersex communities, as well as tips for healthcare professionals in supporting their patients during screenings. -
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The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is the regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. Find out what they say about what you should be expecting from pharmacy services. -
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The council has organised special MMR vaccination catch-up clinics to help tackle an outbreak of measles in Wandsworth. -
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The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.