1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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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.

  2. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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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.

  3. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  4. NHS Healthy Aging Guide - Available Now!

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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.

  5. Extended GP Opening Hours in Wandsworth

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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.

  6. Treating Minor Health Conditions is Changing

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  7. Caring For Your Teeth in a Care Homes

    Advice and Information -

    Read this guide on how staff can easily improve the oral health of care home residents.

  8. Be on alert for pressure ulcers

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    'Bed Sores’, ‘Pressure Ulcers’, ‘Pressure Sores’. They have many names, but talking about them is hard and rarely done.

  9. A message to anyone grieving

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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.

  10. A Young Person's Guide to Mental Health Services

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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?

  11. DIY For better health & wellbeing

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    Do you look after yourself? Find out more the many ways you keep yourself healthy.

  12. What do you think defines 'Good' Mental Health Care?

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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?

  13. Bowel Cancer Awareness

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    Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer but it is treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early.

  14. Need to Find Good Care Services? CQC can help

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    Do you need help choosing the right care home?

  15. Fighting misconceptions about HIV for the Deaf

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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.

  16. BBC Launches NHS Tracker Project

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    You can now see online how your local services are performing against three key targets.

  17. Have You Hit the Big White Wall?

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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.

  18. Sexual Health Clinic open in Clapham Junction

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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.

  19. Build Bridges with Wandsworth Mediation Service

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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

  20. Why Your personal Information matters

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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.

  21. New Online NHS Social Care Guide

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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.

  22. Getting It On - Sex & Mental Health Resource for Young People

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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.

  23. Thrive LDN - Supporting Londoners' Mental Health

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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.

  24. Please offer me a seat - new Transport for London initiative

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  25. LGBT+ & Mental Health

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    LGBT+ people are more likely to experience mental ill health than the wider population.

  26. Updated tuberculosis guidelines to help target most vulnerable

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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.

  27. New video to raise awareness of local Sexual Health and HIV testing

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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.

  28. Choosing an online healthcare service

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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.

  29. Transitions: Wandsworth Mind Service For Care Leavers

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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.

  30. Wandsworth Carers’ Guide Information for Unpaid Carers

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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.

  31. Have your considered getting the flu vaccination this winter and do you know the flu facts?

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    Find out more about the flu and how to get vaccinated with the latest advice.

  32. You can now book yourself onto "Diabetes Book and Learn"

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  33. If you have a long-term health condition or are a carer, a self management course could help you take more control of your health and wellbeing

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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.

  34. Find local services, organisations or communities that can support you with your health and wellbeing needs with the Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub

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    The Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub is a free and impartial telephone sign-posting service and website. Find out more about it.

  35. Tips and links to help keep your home warm this winter

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    Stay warm this winter by visiting the Council's Winter Warmth page for helpful tips and links to support services.

  36. The Eve Appeal

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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.

  37. What can you expect when using a pharmacy?

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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.

  38. Drop-in clinics to help tackle measles outbreak

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    The council has organised special MMR vaccination catch-up clinics to help tackle an outbreak of measles in Wandsworth.

  39. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

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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.

  40. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  41. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    From 23 March 2020, the Government is contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.

  42. Planning care at the end of life

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    We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.

  43. How to access care during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    We’re here to help during this difficult time. On this page we have collected information about services you can access during the Coronavirus lockdown.

  44. Guidance for Carers

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    We have heard that the pandemic lockdown has been a difficult time for many carers. Below is some information we hope will be helpful for carers locally. 

  45. Local activities and organisations that can help senior people to be active, healthy, and indpendent.

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    Wandsworth council have provided us with an updated list of organisations and activities supporting senior people in our borough. Please find below a list of services and a list of support for senior people.

  46. Navigating healthcare online in Wandsworth for seniors

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    In October 2021, Healthwatch Wandsworth and Superhighways, a digital support charity specialising in working with people who have limited digital skills, offered senior residents in Wandsworth a guided tour of health and care services in the borough.

  47. Support with emotional well-being for new parents

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    Find out more about services available to support mental health wellbeing for new parents.

  48. How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

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    What are the key organisations that make up the NHS? And how can they collaborate with partners in the health and care system to deliver joined-up care? Watch our animation to find out.

  49. Cost of living crisis

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    We’ve been hearing a lot about the ‘cost of living crisis’ and want to monitor the impact that it may have on the health of local people and their access to health and social care.