1. Are people with dementia getting the care they need?

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    Read about the research from Healthwatch England suggesting that dementia care needs to be improved. Often people needing care are unaware of what they can access and what they are entitled to. 

  2. Enter & View visit to St Georges Hospital

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit three senior health wards at St George’s Hospital, Tooting to talk to patients and carers in September 2017.

  3. Help shape important Dementia Services in Wandsworth

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    Are you passionate about care and support provided to people living with Dementia and their carers in Wandsworth? Find out how you could be involved in interviews for a Dementia Support Service.

  4. Experiences of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) for staff in care homes.

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    In July 2020 we worked with SWL CCG (Wandsworth) to develop an independent survey for care home staff. Read our report about how well staff in care homes felt supported to care for their residents and to look after themselves during the pandemic.

  5. Dementia Support for Wandsworth

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

  6. Our work with people affected by dementia and their carers to better understand what support is available and whether this meets their needs

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    Thanks to people sharing their experiences of managing dementia during the pandemic we have a rich picture, rather than data alone, to challenge assumptions and identify issues for the NHS and social care services to improve.

  7. Read what we are planning for 2022-23 in our new business plan

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    Read about where we will focus our work in 2022-3.

  8. We have published our annual report about how local people's views shaped health and care in 2021-22

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    Read more in our annual report that showcases our work with local people to shape our local health and social care services.

  9. World Alzheimers Awareness Month

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    World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness, educate and demystify dementia. The theme for World Alzheimer's Month in September 2022 is "Know dementia, know Alzheimer's", with a special focus on post-diagnosis support.

  10. Read about the difference our work together achieved in 2022-3

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    Read on to find out about what our collaborations with the community have achieved over the past year in our annual report.

  11. Findings from our Enter and View visit to Gwyneth Morgan Day Centre

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    We went to speak to people at the Gwyneth Morgan Day Centre. Read our report about what people told us and what the service have said about it.

  12. Treating Minor Health Conditions is Changing

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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.

  13. Minor Health Problem? Same day appointments to be available at your local pharmacy

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    From October this year, the new NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service will offer local pharmacy appointments to anyone calling NHS 111 about minor conditions such as earache or a sore throat..

  14. Consultation on pharmacy standards

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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.

  15. National roll-out of electronic prescription service

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    The service will help GP's and pharmacists prescribe and dispense medicines faster and more securely and make it easier for patients to pick up repeat prescriptions.

  16. 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.

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

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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.

  18. Healthcare experts in Wandsworth are urging patients to visit their pharmacist at the first sign of a minor illness this winter

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    Find out more about how a Pharmacy in Wandsworth could help you quickly get some advice if you are feeling unwell.

  19. 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.

  20. Enter & View visit to St George’s Hospital – Departure (Discharge) Lounge

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    We went to speak to people who were discharged from St George's Hospital via their Departure Lounge. Read our report about what people told us and what the hospital will be doing about our recommendations.

  21. 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.

  22. Ten minutes with community pharmacist Mayank Patel

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    Community pharmacists do much more than dispense medicines as Mayank Patel of Pearl Chemist Tooting explains.

  23. Survey: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)

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    The PNA is used to ensure that pharmacy services meet the needs of the population in Richmond and Wandsworth. This includes where services are and what services are provided by the pharmacy/pharmacies near you.

  24. Group A Strep - What you need to know

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    Cases of Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) are rare. Some current cases are presenting with sepsis-like symptoms.

  25. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

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    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  26. Know where to go if you need medical advice, but it's not an emergency

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    Know where to go if you or someone you know need medical advice, but its not an emergency

  27. New hearing health service in local pharmacies

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    People in Merton and Wandsworth who are suffering from blocked ears or gradual hearing loss can now get NHS help at local pharmacies.

  28. Findings from Healthwatch Assembly event about GP services - March 2023

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    This report outlines what we spoke about at our recent Healthwatch Assembly where we discussed GP services with members of the public and health care professionals.

  29. Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly 2024: Access to non-urgent care

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    Read about our 2024 Healthwatch Assembly focused on accessing non-urgent care.

  30. News from our Assembly - 22 May 2019

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    Our public event in May was all about improvements to local services and how these changes are reflected in documents such as the local Health & Care Plan. Read on to find out more if you couldn't attend.

  31. 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.

  32. Health Inequalities

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    In May 2018, we held one of our quarterly events which members of the public attended to discuss health inequalities in Wandsworth. Read about what people said in our report.

  33. Consultation on Physical Activity in Wandsworth

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    Wandsworth Council and Enable Leisure and Sport wanted to update their Active Wandsworth
    Strategy, which supports and encourages people to keep physically and mentally healthy through
    physical activity.

  34. Consultation on the mental health needs of offenders and ex-offenders

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    Evidence shows that mental health problems are significantly higher within prisons than in the
    general population. Read our report on how this problem can be addressed.

  35. Support needs for autistic people

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    According to The National Autistic Society around 700,000 people in the UK have an Autistic
    Spectrum Condition. Together with their families, this means autism is a part of daily life
    for 2.8 million people.

  36. Enter & View Visit to HM Prison Wandsworth

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth decided to visit Wandsworth prison to find out more about the quality of services, particularly for more disadvantaged groups such as older prisoners or those with mental health problems. Read our report on our findings.

  37. 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?

  38. 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.

  39. News from our Assembly - 23 May 2018

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    We wanted to start a conversation about health inequalities in Wandsworth. Find out more about what health inequalities are like in Wandsworth.

  40. News from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly - 24 May 2017

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    At our Assembly in May we covered a variety of mental health topics including local services available. The information presented on the day is available in our report.

  41. 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.

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

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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.

  43. LGBT+ & Mental Health

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

  44. Developing a Mental Health Transition Service for 17-25 year olds consultation

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    Young people who need support from mental health services can find their care interrupted as they make the transition from child and adolescent services (CAMHS) to adult services (AMHS). See what people told us about the transition in our report.

  45. Mental Health needs of Deaf and Disabled residents.

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    Research suggests that 1 in 3 individuals with a disability will experience a mental health problem within their lifetime compared to 1 in 4 of the wider population. Find out what local people told us about the issues involved.

  46. Healthwatch LGBT+ Mental Health Report

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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.

  47. How Can we Improve Support for Carers?

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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.

  48. Cancer Psychological Services Working Group

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    Read more about a new and exciting opportunity for local people who have experience of using cancer services and have accessed psychological support during or after treatment.

  49. It Starts With You - What Did We Learn?

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    We ran a campaign #ItStartsWithYou, highlighting the importance of the feedback that we received from each and every one of you about local health and social care services. As part of the campaign we analysed what people had told us in 2016-7.

  50. 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.