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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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At the start of 2016, Healthwatch Wandsworth was looking at ways in which young people would engage in online discussions about health and social care. Find out about a campaign the young people created and the responses they got from local people. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Ensham House Extra Care Housing Scheme for Older People to hear tenants’ views of the quality of care they were receiving. We’ve written our report of what people told us. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Prince of Wales Drive Extra Care Housing Scheme for Older People to understand tenants’ experiences of living in the scheme. Our report is based on what people told us what we saw during our visit. -
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Recent statistics have shown that the suicide rate in Wandsworth has increased. However, if the right support is available and accessible at the right time, suicide can be preventable. Find out what local people told us about the subject. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Chestnut House Extra Care Housing Scheme for older people to explore the individual quality of care. Our report is based on what people told us and what we saw during our visit. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit three Extra Care Schemes for older people to hear tenants’ views of the quality of care they were receiving. We’ve written our report to summarise what people told us. -
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The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) developed nine standards for Pharmacists to ensure that patients receive safe and effective care and can maintain and improve their health and wellbeing. Read about experiences local people shared with us. -
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At our event in June we heard about plans for improving outpatients at St George's Hospital and how Wandsworth Council have a standard to make sure their information is accessible for people. Read more about it in our report. -
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In our third year as your consumer champion for health and social care we have been very busy. Read our annual report on how we have tried to represent the views of the Wandsworth community to improve health and social care. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth became aware of plans to develop a new strategy for carers; addressing their needs and how more can be done to support them. Find out what local people told us about being a carer in Wandsworth. -
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We went to speak to tenants living in 120 Besley Street to find out their experiences of the supported living scheme. We’ve written our report of what people told us. -
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The Government launched a consultation on the NHS' plans to change how it uses patient data. Find out what people told us about the topic. -
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We spoke to tenants living in Ashley House Supported Living Scheme. We’ve written our report of what people told us. -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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Research indicates that members of the LGBT+ community have higher instances of mental health problems than the rest of the population. We heard from the local LGBT+ community about their experiences and mental health. -
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A visit to Crocus Ward, Springfield Hospital, was organised by a team of five authorised volunteers from Healthwatch Wandsworth on October 26th 2016. -
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We had a busy event on 30th November 2016, we heard about many topics from a new mental health talking therapy service to larger scale plans to improve local health and care. If you want to catch-up on these topics, then read on. -
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Wandsworth has a higher proportion of obese children than the England average and low levels of awareness about obesity and the many related health risks presents a serious local and national challenge. Hear local views on the topic in our report. -
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Here's what people have already told us about their experiences of hospital care, mental health support and social care. Speak up now to inform our priorities for the coming year. -
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South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) has announced that it has secured government approval to start work on its two new state-of-the-art facilities for South West Londoners. Read more about the plans. -
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Despite all the advances in clinical care, we know that for people living with HIV life can be difficult because of stigma and discrimination. Find out how organisations are working together as a city to get London to zero HIV stigma. -
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Merton is looking for diabetes community champion volunteers. -
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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 second annual Social Prescribing Day will take place on March 12th 2020. -
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We are very pleased to welcome Stephen Hickey as the new chair to our HW Committee starting in April. Stephen’s skills and experience will be an asset to Healthwatch Wandsworth’s committee, and we are very much looking forward to working with him. -
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The Healthwatch Wandsworth committee member election has now closed. We have three nominations and on March 5th you can vote and choose your new committee members. -
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Walk Wandsworth is an accredited walking scheme through Walking for Health that offers a series of free walks around the borough. -
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Every year thousands of young people are brought to mental health units across the UK to seek treatments. Latest estimates say 1 in 3 people suffer from a mental condition. Read more about the BBC documentary about our local service. -
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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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“Building Foundations – Changing Lives”
This draft strategy sets out the priorities for improving outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wandsworth over the next five years and beyond.