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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. Extended GP Opening Hours in Wandsworth

    Advice and Information -

    Good news - If you are registered with a GP in Wandsworth you can now book an appointment between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

  4. 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.

  5. Be on alert for pressure ulcers

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    Ever wondered how to navigate the world of mental health services, or how to find exactly what you're looking for?

  7. 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?

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

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    Do you need help choosing the right care home?

  9. Fighting misconceptions about HIV for the Deaf

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  10. Have You Hit the Big White Wall?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  11. Sexual Health Clinic open in Clapham Junction

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  12. Why Your personal Information matters

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  13. New Online NHS Social Care Guide

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  15. Thrive LDN - Supporting Londoners' Mental Health

    Advice and Information -

    Do you want to work towards creating happier and healthier lives for all Londoners? Read about how Thrive London will help us achieve this.

  16. Updated tuberculosis guidelines to help target most vulnerable

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  18. Choosing an online healthcare service

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  19. Wandsworth Carers’ Guide Information for Unpaid Carers

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  21. 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.

  22. 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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  25. Support with emotional well-being for new parents

    Advice and Information -

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

  26. The NHS app

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    The NHS App allows you to access a range of NHS services. You can download the NHS App on your phone or tablet. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website.

    You must be aged 13 or over to use the NHS App. You also need to be registered with a GP surgery in England or the Isle of Man.

  27. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.