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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. -
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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.. -
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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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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. -
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Find out more about the flu and how to get vaccinated with the latest advice. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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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. -
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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.
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Community pharmacists do much more than dispense medicines as Mayank Patel of Pearl Chemist Tooting explains. -
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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. -
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Cases of Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) are rare. Some current cases are presenting with sepsis-like symptoms. -
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Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions. -
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Know where to go if you or someone you know need medical advice, but its not an emergency -
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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. -
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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. -
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Read about our 2024 Healthwatch Assembly focused on accessing non-urgent care. -
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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. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
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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. -
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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. -
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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? -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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LGBT+ people are more likely to experience mental ill health than the wider population. -
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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.
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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. -
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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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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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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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We talked about Health Inequalities at our event in September 2019. Find out what's happening locally and what people said about efforts to tackle Health Inequalities. -
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Are you a young person who is leaving care who has mental health needs or do you know someone who could benefit from additional support. Read more about the service available in Wandsworth. -
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Recently FGM has been highlighted as a significant problem in the UK and there is now a mandatory duty to report FGM to try to protect those at risk. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth visited sheltered schemes in Wandsworth. This work was done in partnership with the Older Peoples Forum -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth had the opportunity to encourage young people to complete a questionnaire at a conference organised by the Wandsworth Youth Council called “Youth Momentum 2”. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth carried our several outreach and engagement sessions to ask service users and carers some of the questions related to the No Rights Ignored, No Voice Unheard Consultation. -
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The Wandsworth Health and Care Plan was launched on 7th October as a collaborative plan to tackle key health issues in the borough. Read more about the plans. -
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Read about a new NHS initiative which asks "What is Mental Health?" -
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Sometimes we say we're fine when we're not. Read about how the time to change campaign is looking to create more positive perspectives on mental heath. -
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What Does a Crisis Look Like? Find out about SHOUT for support in a crisis.