1. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    From 23 March 2020, the Government is contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.

  2. Healthwatch Wandsworth #WhatKeepsMeWell

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth (HWW) are looking for ways to engage with Wandsworth residents online whilst we are in self-isolate. We want to hear about what you are doing to ‘keep well’ during these testing times.

  3. Planning care at the end of life

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    We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.

  4. 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.

  5. NHS Test & Trace System Launched

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    The public is being asked to share details of people they've been in close contact with, if they test positive for Covid-19 as part of the next stage of dealing with the pandemic.

  6. Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do

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    Although most legal restrictions have been lifted at Step 4 and many people have been vaccinated, it is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated.

  7. Guidance for Carers

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    We have heard that the pandemic lockdown has been a difficult time for many carers. Below is some information we hope will be helpful for carers locally. 

  8. Call out for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic people’s healthcare experiences during COVID-19

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  9. Digital & Telephone Appointments Survey

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    We are appealing for people in Wandsworth to share their experiences of accessing health and care during coronavirus.

  10. Help health and social care services recover from coronavirus #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of coronavirus. Help services improve and join our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare to encourage people to share their experience.

  11. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    To respond to coronavirus, hospitals in Wandsworth had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

  12. What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for coronavirus)

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  13. Government launches new obesity strategy

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    The Government’s new Obesity Strategy aims to get the nation fit and healthy in order to protect people against COVID-19 and protect the NHS.

  14. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  15. Experiences of managing health and social care during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth wanted to find out the experiences of people regarding health and social care services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We opened a COVID19 survey in May 2020 based on Healthwatch England’s survey with some minor adjustments.

  16. The NHS in Wandsworth is here for you

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    As part of the NHS is here for you campaign, the NHS in Wandsworth have created a short film offering reassurance to local people that it is safe to return to the NHS for treatment.

  17. 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.

  18. Digital & Telephone Appointments Survey

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth want to hear more about your experiences of video or telephone appointments with health and social care services.

  19. Dental Services during Coronavirus

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    NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention.

  20. Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine

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    The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. The following information is from the NHS.

  21. Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Alert

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    IMPORTANT - VACCINE SCAM ALERT.
    BE ON GUARD!

  22. Share your experiences of accessing health and care since Covid-19

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    New appeal from Healthwatch Wandsworth for people in Wandsworth to share their experiences of accessing health and care since Covid19.

  23. News from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly – 25 March 2021

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    At the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly we talked about what our focus on health and social care should be in 2021. Attendees helped us set our priorities for public and patient participation and involvement this year.

  24. Coffee Morning with Wandsworth Carers Centre

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth & Wandsworth Carers Centre Co-hosted a Coffee Morning for Wandsworth Carers (March 2021)

  25. If you have been ill for a long time after a virus (including coronavirus) tell us about your experience

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    If you have had signs and symptoms following a viral infection, including Covid-19, which continues for more than 12 weeks, we want to hear from you to help improve support services.

  26. Walk-in and pop up vaccination clinics

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    To make it easier to get your COVID-19 jab, SWLCCG are opening walk-in clinics all over Southwest London.

    Some clinics aren’t open to everyone – for instance, some are for a certain age group – so please read the clinic details carefully.

  27. Coronavirus Restrictions from July 19

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    England moves to lift more Covid-19 restrictions. Everyone should be cautious whilst managing the risks as cases of COVID-19 remain high. Find out what will change and what you should do to protect yourself and others.

  28. Experiences of managing health and care during the coronavirus pandemic 2021

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    Read more about the experiences of people living in Wandsworth about what they feel has worked well or less well for health and social care services during the coronavirus pandemic and how things should develop in the future.

  29. News from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly – 29 September 2021

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    At the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly we talked about health inequalities; we considered practical steps to reduce health inequalities and looked at a flagship project to tackle ethnicity inequalities in mental health.

  30. Experiences of Long Covid

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    Read more about the experiences of people living in Wandsworth and neighbouring boroughs about managing Long Covid or long-term effects of another virus, and about the health and social care available in the borough for these conditions.

  31. Getting a healthcare appointment as the pandemic continues – Feb 2022 update

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    You may have heard a lot in the news about the various difficulties patients face in getting appointments or progress on their health and care management. Read more about the situation locally.

  32. Findings from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly – 29 September 2021

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    We talked about health inequalities, particularly mental health inequalities at our Assembly in September 2021. Read our discussions about how we can encourage trust between staff and patients and ensure that people are listened to and valued.

  33. Homeless help in hospital this winter

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    Homeless people will be helped off the streets – as well as treated for their illness and injuries – by doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital in south west London this winter.

  34. Get ready this festive season: community conversations about keeping well and hear more about getting vaccinated

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    South West London webinars with a local GP on how people can stay well over the festive period

  35. Update on the Vaccination Programme

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    For decades, vaccinations have protected children and young people from potentially serious diseases, including measles, flu, meningitis and mumps. The Covid-19 vaccination will help to protect young people against Coronavirus. 

  36. Leisure centres host COVID recovery programme

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    Six borough leisure centres are offering a service providing therapy for people affected by COVID-19 or Long-COVID.

  37. Pilot project offers safe space for patients to attend virtual appointments

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    A new pilot project offering a safe and private space for people to attend virtual appointments has opened at the Talk Wandsworth hub in Tooting.

  38. Developments in support for people with Long Covid since we heard from local people

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    We caught up with those working in health and care to develop support for Long Covid to find out how things have changed or improved.

  39. Autumn COVID-19 Boosters Extended

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    More people are now eligible for the autumn COVID-19 booster.

  40. Winter vaccines - don't let your protection fade

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    The vaccines that will help protect you from flu and Covid-19 this winter are being made available now. Find out what you're eligible for and when you'll be invited to get vaccinated.