1. 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.

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

    News -

    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..

  3. Consultation on pharmacy standards

    Report -

    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.

  4. National roll-out of electronic prescription service

    News -

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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

    News -

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

  8. What can you expect when using a pharmacy?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Report -

    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.

  10. How to access care during the Coronavirus pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  11. Ten minutes with community pharmacist Mayank Patel

    News -

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

  12. Survey: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)

    News -

    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.

  13. Group A Strep - What you need to know

    News -

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

  14. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

  16. New hearing health service in local pharmacies

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Report -

    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.

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

    Report -

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

  19. 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.

  20. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

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

  21. Key Health Issues in Early Years

    Report -

    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.

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

    Report -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  24. 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.

  25. Consultation on Physical Activity in Wandsworth

    Report -

    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.

  26. 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.

  27. Patient Dermatology Panel

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

  29. 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.

  30. Have Your Say on Local NHS Cancer Services

    News -

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

  31. 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.

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

    News -

    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. 

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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?

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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?

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

    Advice and Information -

    Do you need help choosing the right care home?

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. News from our Assembly - 19th September 2018

    Report -

    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.

  46. 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.

  47. Carers in Crisis, reports Healthwatch England

    News -

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

  48. Healthwatch Wandsworth's Annual Report 2014-5

    Report -

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

  49. 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.

  50. 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.