1. Hearing from Carers in Wandsworth

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    Two years ago we spoke to carers about the challenges they face and managing their own health and their feedback helped develop a new cares strategy. We spoke to carers recently to see if support had improved. Find out more about what they said.

  2. 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.

  3. Communication with Health Professionals

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    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.

  4. Healthwatch Assembly, 6 December 2017 - Presentations

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    Planned improvements to the design and delivery of key local services was the topic of our Assembly event in December. Find out more about the key changes happening in our report.

  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. Launch of Wandsworth's Health and Care Plan

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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.

  7. 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.

  8. Fast-Track Cities HIV-related stigma work

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    Despite all the advances in clinical care, we know that for people living with HIV life can be difficult because of stigma and discrimination. Find out how organisations are working together as a city to get London to zero HIV stigma.

  9. Volunteer Opportunity - Diabetes Champions

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    Merton is looking for diabetes community champion volunteers.

  10. Information on Coronavirus

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    The main symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath. Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  11. Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army

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    Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.

  12. 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.

  13. Arthritis Action

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    Arthritis Action is the only UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis.

  14. Tell us your experiences as a new parent with the Health Visiting Service in Wandsworth

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    We want to hear from new parents and parents of young children about their experiences of support from Health Visitors in Wandsworth.

  15. Developments in support for people who pay for social care via direct payments

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    We caught up with those who decide on what support is available to help people who pay for their social care to find out how experiences people shared with us have shaped support available.

  16. Report on digital technology for people affected by sight loss

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    We brought people with sight loss together to learn about digital technology and local organisations that can support people to find technology that can benefit their daily lives. Read more about what we discussed and some recommendations.

  17. New 24/7 ‘Remote Monitoring Hub’ launched to help patients stay in their own homes

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    Patients across south west London are already able to receive care in the comfort of their own home in ‘virtual wards’, now more are set to benefit with the roll out of 24/7 remote monitoring.

  18. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

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

  19. Top tips for keeping warm and well this winter

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    Advice on staying well in cold weather, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu jabs and heating.

  20. Local people tell us what they think of virtual hospital treatment at home

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    We asked people what they thought about new ways to support people at home rather then in hospital. Read what they told us about the possible benefits and their concerns.

  21. Managing stress: tips and resources

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    Stress is something we all feel sometimes, and some stress is normal. However, when it becomes regular and makes day-to-day tasks feel impossible to handle, that’s when we need to take appropriate actions to help us better manage it.

  22. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  23. What Carers Want

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    What is it like being a carer in Wandsworth? We launched a survey to find out.

  24. 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. 

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. Dementia Support for Wandsworth

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    Help raise awareness of Dementia and find out what support is available for people in Wandsworth.

  29. 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.

  30. Read what we are planning for 2022-23 in our new business plan

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    Read about where we will focus our work in 2022-3.

  31. We have published our annual report about how local people's views shaped health and care in 2021-22

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    Read more in our annual report that showcases our work with local people to shape our local health and social care services.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

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

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    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.