1. Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do

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    Although most legal restrictions have been lifted at Step 4 and many people have been vaccinated, it is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated.

  2. Call out for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic people’s healthcare experiences during COVID-19

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  3. Digital & Telephone Appointments Survey

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    We are appealing for people in Wandsworth to share their experiences of accessing health and care during coronavirus.

  4. Help health and social care services recover from coronavirus #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of coronavirus. Help services improve and join our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare to encourage people to share their experience.

  5. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    To respond to coronavirus, hospitals in Wandsworth had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

  6. What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for coronavirus)

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  7. Government launches new obesity strategy

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    The Government’s new Obesity Strategy aims to get the nation fit and healthy in order to protect people against COVID-19 and protect the NHS.

  8. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  9. The NHS in Wandsworth is here for you

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    As part of the NHS is here for you campaign, the NHS in Wandsworth have created a short film offering reassurance to local people that it is safe to return to the NHS for treatment.

  10. News from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly – 29 September 2020

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    At the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly this year, we talked about Health Inequalities in Wandsworth. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated lockdown has had an inevitable impact on health and care services.

  11. Digital & Telephone Appointments Survey

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth want to hear more about your experiences of video or telephone appointments with health and social care services.

  12. Dental Services during Coronavirus

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    NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention.

  13. South London Listens – a new mental health campaign for south London

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    South London Listens is a joint initiative to prevent people becoming mentally unwell as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  14. Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine

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    The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. The following information is from the NHS.

  15. Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Alert

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    IMPORTANT - VACCINE SCAM ALERT.
    BE ON GUARD!

  16. Perinatal Mental Health Survey

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    What has been your experience of mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood?

  17. Share your experiences of accessing health and care since Covid-19

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    New appeal from Healthwatch Wandsworth for people in Wandsworth to share their experiences of accessing health and care since Covid19.

  18. News from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly – 25 March 2021

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    At the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly we talked about what our focus on health and social care should be in 2021. Attendees helped us set our priorities for public and patient participation and involvement this year.

  19. Coffee Morning with Wandsworth Carers Centre

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth & Wandsworth Carers Centre Co-hosted a Coffee Morning for Wandsworth Carers (March 2021)

  20. Wandsworth council warning for young people as Covid-19 cases are rising rapidly

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    Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in Wandsworth especially amongst people aged 18-30. The council are asking everyone to do what they can to help stop the spread of Coronavirus so we can all continue to enjoy the ease in restrictions.

  21. If you have been ill for a long time after a virus (including coronavirus) tell us about your experience

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    If you have had signs and symptoms following a viral infection, including Covid-19, which continues for more than 12 weeks, we want to hear from you to help improve support services.

  22. Walk-in and pop up vaccination clinics

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    To make it easier to get your COVID-19 jab, SWLCCG are opening walk-in clinics all over Southwest London.

    Some clinics aren’t open to everyone – for instance, some are for a certain age group – so please read the clinic details carefully.

  23. Coronavirus Restrictions from July 19

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    England moves to lift more Covid-19 restrictions. Everyone should be cautious whilst managing the risks as cases of COVID-19 remain high. Find out what will change and what you should do to protect yourself and others.

  24. Get involved - Become a Healthwatch Committee Member

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    Make a difference to health and social care services in Wandsworth.
    Get involved with Healthwatch Wandsworth.

  25. Tackling Race Inequality in Mental Health - Wandsworth takes a lead

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    Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic people continue to face discrimination and inequality in this country in the field of mental health. Read more about a new project to try and tackle these issues.

  26. Healthwatch Wandsworth Committee Candidates

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth is guided by our Healthwatch Committee. At our event on 29th September our Healthwatch Wandsworth members will be electing new members to our committee.

  27. Spotlight on Support Available from Wandsworth Carers' Centre

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    This mental health month, we would like to shine a spotlight on Carers in Wandsworth, and the work of Wandsworth Carers' centre to support Carers and their mental health.

  28. Improving Mental Health Services at Wandsworth Care Alliance

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    This Mental Health Month, we’d like to share a little more about two mental health projects at Wandsworth Care Alliance.

  29. Getting a healthcare appointment as the pandemic continues – Feb 2022 update

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    You may have heard a lot in the news about the various difficulties patients face in getting appointments or progress on their health and care management. Read more about the situation locally.

  30. We would like to hear from carers about hospital discharges

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    Do you care for someone who has been discharged from hospital since May 2021? Talk to Healthwatch Wandsworth and together we can help shape how discharges from hospital work locally and nationally.

  31. Homeless help in hospital this winter

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    Homeless people will be helped off the streets – as well as treated for their illness and injuries – by doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital in south west London this winter.

  32. Get involved in the Hospital Rooms art programme

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    Arts and mental health charity Hospital Rooms has this week launched an arts project in partnership with South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

  33. Gettingiton Christmas Campaign

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    The South West London Gettingiton team with young people have developed their seasonal festive campaign.

  34. Arthritis Action

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    Arthritis Action is the only UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis.

  35. Get ready this festive season: community conversations about keeping well and hear more about getting vaccinated

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    South West London webinars with a local GP on how people can stay well over the festive period

  36. Information from the latest Healthwatch Newsletter

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    We have just published our latest newsletter. If you are not on our mailing list yet, please feel free to sign up below.

  37. Sexual Health - Antibiotic Resistant Sexually Transmitted Infections's (STI's)

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    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people of the importance of protecting themselves against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and to get tested. Find out about why this is important due to a new strain that resists treatment.

  38. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week - 17-23 January

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    Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2022 will take place from 17-23 January 2022! Cervical Cancer Prevention week takes place every year and aims to raise awareness of cervical screening.

  39. Better Health Campaign launches to promote free support to lose weight, get active or quit smoking

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    Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health promotes lots of free tools and support. Find out more below.

  40. Wandsworth Carers’ Centre - LGBTQ+ Carer Toolkit

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    Wandsworth Carers’ Centre have developed a LGBTQ+ Carer Toolkit

  41. MyCare St George’s Patient Portal

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    The MyCare St George’s is a secure online system provided by St George’s that allows you to look at information from your hospital record, view hospital appointments, receive test results and messages from your hospital care team.

  42. Update on the Vaccination Programme

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    For decades, vaccinations have protected children and young people from potentially serious diseases, including measles, flu, meningitis and mumps. The Covid-19 vaccination will help to protect young people against Coronavirus. 

  43. Wandsworth Carers’ Centre have developed a LGBTQ+ Carer Toolkit

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    Carers UK estimates there to be at least 390,000 LGBTQ+ Carers in the UK. 1 in 10 people within the LGBTQ+ community are an unpaid Carer.

  44. Leisure centres host COVID recovery programme

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    Six borough leisure centres are offering a service providing therapy for people affected by COVID-19 or Long-COVID.

  45. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer and funds to support Bowel Cancer UK's work.

  46. The Clinical Pharmacist will see you now

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    Clinical Pharmacists are playing an increasingly important part in the care GP practices are offering their patients.

  47. Dementia Support for Wandsworth

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    Help raise awareness of Dementia and find out what support is available for people in Wandsworth.

  48. Pilot project offers safe space for patients to attend virtual appointments

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    A new pilot project offering a safe and private space for people to attend virtual appointments has opened at the Talk Wandsworth hub in Tooting.

  49. Easy Read survey for people with learning difficulties

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    Over the last few months, we have worked closely with SHARE Community students and Baked Beans Company actors to produce an easy read version of our Health & Social Care Survey.

  50. How should your hospital prevent and respond to falls during your stay?

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    The Royal College of Physicians has recently published a patient resource to inform patients and carers what level of care they should receive when admitted to hospital and if they have a fall