1. Choosing an online healthcare service

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    Online healthcare services can be a convenient way to get medical advice, treatment and medicines. Find out a few tips for getting what you need from these services.

  2. Report on Consultation on Healthy Alternatives to Junk Food – in partnership with National Citizenship Service, The Challenge

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    We had been made aware of local concerns around healthy eating and young people, and in particular about Wandsworth Council’s intention to close 3 chicken shops. We therefore decided to create a volunteering project.

  3. Healthwatch Wandsworth report on findings of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) awareness survey

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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.

  4. Healthwatch - Response to the London Ambulance Service Customer Satisfaction Survey September 2014

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth supported the London Ambulance Service to conduct a customer satisfaction survey during the month of September 2014.

  5. Healthwatch Wandsworth report on Sheltered Housing schemes in Wandsworth

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth visited sheltered schemes in Wandsworth. This work was done in partnership with the Older Peoples Forum

  6. 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.

  7. Enter & View Visit to Colliers Wood Dialysis Unit

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    Members of Healthwatch Wandsworth’s Enter & View (E&V) team visited the Colliers Wood Dialysis Unit provided by Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services Ltd to hear from patients their experience of treatment and care.

  8. Enter & View Visit to Crocus Ward

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    A visit to Crocus Ward, Springfield Hospital, was organised by a team of five authorised volunteers from Healthwatch Wandsworth on October 26th 2016.

  9. Wandsworth Carers’ Guide Information for Unpaid Carers

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    Wandsworth council have updated their guide for unpaid Carers as well as professionals who meet them through their work. Read the guide for lots of information on getting support as a local carer.

  10. 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.

  11. Enter and View Visit to Ward 2, Springfield University Hospital

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    We visited Ward 2 at Springfield University Hospital. Ward 2 is a ward for both men and women who have serious mental health issues. We talked to staff and patients. Our report is based on what people told us and what we saw during our visit.

  12. Enter and View visit to Ashley House Supported Living Scheme

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    We spoke to tenants living in Ashley House Supported Living Scheme. We’ve written our report of what people told us.

  13. Enter and View visit to 120 Besley Street Supported Living Scheme

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    We went to speak to tenants living in 120 Besley Street to find out their experiences of the supported living scheme. We’ve written our report of what people told us.

  14. Enter & View visit to Ensham House Extra Care Housing Scheme for Older People

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Ensham House Extra Care Housing Scheme for Older People to hear tenants’ views of the quality of care they were receiving. We’ve written our report of what people told us.

  15. Enter and View visit to Chestnut House Extra Care Housing Scheme for older people

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Chestnut House Extra Care Housing Scheme for older people to explore the individual quality of care. Our report is based on what people told us and what we saw during our visit.

  16. Enter & View report on Extra Care Housing Schemes – An Overview

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit three Extra Care Schemes for older people to hear tenants’ views of the quality of care they were receiving. We’ve written our report to summarise what people told us.

  17. Enter and View visit to Prince of Wales Drive Extra Care Housing Scheme for Older People

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Prince of Wales Drive Extra Care Housing Scheme for Older People to understand tenants’ experiences of living in the scheme. Our report is based on what people told us what we saw during our visit.

  18. Common themes and learning points arising from Enter & View team visits to care homes for older people.

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    We visited three care homes for older people to hear residents’ views of the quality of care they were receiving. Our report summarises our thoughts on good practice and areas for improvement in the three care homes.

  19. Enter and View visit to Anvil Close

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Anvil Close Residential Care Home for adults with learning disabilities to explore the individual quality of care. Our report is based on what people told us and what we saw during our visit.

  20. Enter and View visit to Arabella Drive

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Arabella Drive Residential Care Home for adults with learning disabilities to explore the individual quality of care. Our report is based upon what people told us and what we saw during our visit.

  21. 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.

  22. A Strategic review of how Healthwatch Wandsworth uses Enter & View to support its objectives

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    Our local Healthwatch undertakes 'Enter and View' visits to health and social care services to make recommendations where there are areas for improvement. Read our review of the future direction of the Enter and View programme in Wandsworth.

  23. Enter and View visit to Wood House

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    We visited Wood House Care Home to find out how care is being given to older people. The report is based on what people said and observations during the visit.

  24. Enter and View visit to Lyle House

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Lyle House residential home for older people. Our report is based on what people told us and what we saw during our visit.

  25. Leaving Hospital: The experience of patients being discharged from St George’s Hospital

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    Following the Wandsworth Link visit to St George’s in 2010, Healthwatch Wandsworth returned to St George’s 3 years later to see what has changed with hospital discharge. Our report is based on what people told us.

  26. If you have a long-term health condition or are a carer, a self management course could help you take more control of your health and wellbeing

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    The self management courses, The Expert Patients Programme and Looking After Me aim to empower people living with long-term health conditions and carers to take more control of their own health and wellbeing. Find out more about them.

  27. Find local services, organisations or communities that can support you with your health and wellbeing needs with the Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub

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    The Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub is a free and impartial telephone sign-posting service and website. Find out more about it.

  28. 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.

  29. Tips and links to help keep your home warm this winter

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    Stay warm this winter by visiting the Council's Winter Warmth page for helpful tips and links to support services.

  30. Improving the practice of hospital discharge and the provision of after care in Wandsworth.

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    We spoke to patients and carers about the experience of being discharged from hospital. Our report is based on what people told us and what we saw during our visit.

  31. Regular diabetes patient group meeting will meet again.

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    Do you have diabetes or care for someone who does? Find out more about a diabetes group now meeting in Wandsworth.

  32. 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.

  33. Enter & View visit to Intermediate Care at Home - Wandsworth Maximising Independence Team

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    We went to speak to people who have short term rehabilitation support from the Wandsworth Maximising Independence team. Read our report about what people told us and what the service have said about it.

  34. Findings from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly – 25 March 2021

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    We discussed priorities for patient and public involvement in the coming year at our Assembly in March 2021. We discussed this in groups and also focused on hospital discharge. Read our report for the key highlights about what people told us.

  35. We would like to hear from carers about hospital discharges

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    Do you care for someone who has been discharged from hospital since May 2021? Talk to Healthwatch Wandsworth and together we can help shape how discharges from hospital work locally and nationally.