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

    Report -

    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

    Report -

    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.

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

    Report -

    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. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Key Health Issues in Early Years

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    The health and development of children and young people can have far reaching consequences later on, both physically and mentally. Find out about the priorities of local people we spoke to about this issue.

  15. Consultation on Eye Health and Preventing Sight Loss in London.

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    We spoke to people about managing their eye health. Read our report to hear people's experiences about what it's like to live in London with poor vision.

  16. Do you receive social care in Wandsworth and want to be involved in shaping social care services?

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    Wandsworth Council's Co-production and Partnership Group wants local people who use social services, carers and voluntary sectors representatives to work partnership with council staff to help shape the way adult social care services are developed.

  17. Communication with Health Professionals

    Report -

    At our events we often hear that communication with healthcare professionals could be better.
    In September 2018, local people discussed how professionals could better
    listen to our feedback and involve us in decisions.

  18. 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.

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

    Report -

    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.

  20. Patient Dermatology Panel

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    If you are a Dermatology patient at St Georges Hospital and want to have your say about the service you receive. Join the Dermatology Patient Panel.

  21. Cardiac Surgery mortality review planned for St George’s

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    A mortality review of patients who underwent cardiac surgery at St George’s Hospital is being carried out. Read the update on the review.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Have Your Say on Local NHS Cancer Services

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    You can contribute to the improvement of local NHS cancer services in Wandsworth. Find out how

  25. 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.

  26. Support needs for autistic people

    Report -

    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.

  27. Enter & View visit to Mary Seacole Ward

    Report -

    A visit was organised to Mary Seacole
    Ward at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, which provides an Inpatient Elderly
    Rehabilitation Service.

  28. Enter & View visits to Ronald Gibson House

    Report -

    Intermediate Care (IC) is intended to be a range of integrated services that promote faster recovery from illness; prevent unnecessary acute hospital admissions and premature admissions to long-term care and support timely discharge from hospital.

  29. 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?

  30. Prevention is better than cure - government announces new initiative

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    Matt Hancock, the Minister for Health and Social Care, has announced the government's plans to address the nation's health concerns.

  31. Do you feel you need some mental health help? Talk Wandsworth wellbeing workshop might be what you are looking for.

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    Talk Wandsworth Wellbeing Team are now offering a series of wellbeing workshops designed to support your specific mental health needs.
    The workshops are all free to attend, and will be run regularly throughout the year.

  32. 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?

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

    Advice and Information -

    Do you need help choosing the right care home?

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. News from our Assembly - 19th September 2018

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    At our event in September 2018 we discussed communication with healthcare professionals and about what is important when we want to give feedback or raise a complaint. If you couldn't attend you can find out more in our report below.

  39. 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.

  40. Carers in Crisis, reports Healthwatch England

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    Healthwatch England spoke to more than 5000 people from 27 communities across England about their experiences caring for a friend or loved one.

  41. Healthwatch Wandsworth's Annual Report 2014-5

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    Find out what we have been doing in our second year at Healthwatch Wandsworth by reading our Annual Report for 2014-15.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. Healthwatch Wandsworth Annual Survey Report - 2017

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    In March 2017 we distributed our annual survey to our members, local residents and organisations, to find out how they view Healthwatch and our role.

  46. News from our Healthwatch Assembly, 30th November 2016

    Report -

    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.

  47. News from our Assembly - 22nd June 2016

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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.

  48. NHS 111: ONLINE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE

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    If you need medical help and advice you can now choose a new online method to seek appropriate treatment. Find out more about how you can use this new service.

  49. 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..