1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. Report on a Healthwatch Wandsworth Consultation on Mental Health Support for Young People in Wandsworth

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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”.

  5. Healthwatch Wandsworth response - No Rights Ignored-No Voices Unheard

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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.

  6. Experiences of Wandsworth Mental Health Recovery Cafés

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    We spoke to people to find out their experiences of our local recovery café, a relatively new type of service aiming to offer peer support, therapeutic activities and a "safe" place for people to talk. Read more about what people told us.

  7. 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.

  8. Every Mind Matters

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    Read about a new NHS initiative which asks "What is Mental Health?"

  9. Time to Change: Ending Mental Health Discrimination

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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.

  10. What does a mental health crisis look like and how could you get support?

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    What Does a Crisis Look Like? Find out about SHOUT for support in a crisis.

  11. 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.

  12. Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly September 2019

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    Read our report on the discussions about the best way to reach different groups with health inequalities, with public health campaigns.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Enter and View visit to Laurel Ward, Queen Mary’s Hospital

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth visited Laurel Ward at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, a mental health ward for men. We talked to staff, patients and patient’s relatives and our report is based on what people told us and what we saw during our visit.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Enter and View visit to Harding House and Huguenot Place, residential care homes for adults with mental health problems and deafness

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit Harding House and Huguenot Place to understand resident’s views on the quality of care they were receiving. Our report is based on what people told us and what we saw during our visit.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.