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The cost-of-living crisis has become a huge worry for individuals and families across the UK. The rising cost of energy and everyday expenses such as food has been having an impact nationally as well as locally. -
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Read about our Enter and View visit to Springfield Village in November 2023 where we spoke to service users, carers, staff and others about the redevelopment. -
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Mental health enables people to cope with everyday life. Our mental health is important to handle stress, ability to learn, work, and contribute to our community. It’s an integral part of health and well-being and impacts the ability to make decisions, build relationships and can shape the world we live in. Having positive mental health or access to resources to help improve our mental health should be a basic human right as it impacts us personally, socially, our community and our development. -
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Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. These harmful materials are called pollutants. Pollutants can be caused naturally and by human activity. Pollutants damage the quality of air, water, and land and can greatly impact the health of human-beings causing respiratory issues and other diseases. -
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The NHS report that around 1 in 5 women will develop mental health issues when they’re pregnant or in the first year after the baby is born. -
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Read about the Healthy Place, Healthy Weight project - A collaborative, whole system approach to tackle childhood and family obesity in Wandsworth. -
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Healthwatch Sutton, together with the other Healthwatch organisations in South West London (Healthwatch Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth), are currently working with patients, carers, and GP practices on a project about the Accessible Information Standard. -
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Read our report on patient experience of the Community Diagnostic Centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton. -
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The NHS App allows you to access a range of NHS services. You can download the NHS App on your phone or tablet. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website.
You must be aged 13 or over to use the NHS App. You also need to be registered with a GP surgery in England or the Isle of Man. -
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Read about the current state of mental health and homelessness in Wandsworth. We are grateful to the people with lived experience who shared their stories, and to the organisations we spoke with who are supporting people experiencing homelessness. -
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Read about our 2024 Healthwatch Assembly focused on accessing non-urgent care. -
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Mental health is an incredibly important topic. Encouraging children and young people to think about their mental health and wellbeing are vital skills you can teach them from a young age. As parents and carers, there are ways you can support children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy. It’s important to learn how to spot the signs when children are struggling and learn how to help them have good mental health. It is equally important to have good self-care tools as a parent/carer to look after your own mental health while caring for others. -
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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. -
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I’m Dominic and I’ve been working at Wandsworth Care Alliance as a Mental Health Project Manager since September 2022. Mental Health Awareness Week is on 13th -19th May and has a theme of movement so I wanted to speak about enhancing mental well-being through physical activity and connections. -
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Community champions are volunteers helping people in Wandsworth to be happier and healthier by talking about preventable illnesses, encouraging the use of health services, and telling authorities what works for real people. This way, locals can get the help they need before illness becomes more serious and potentially life-threatening. -
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We are tracking how the Adult Mental Health Care Transformation could make a difference to patients. Find out more below. -
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Children and young people are the most vulnerable members of our society, yet many continue to suffer in silence from various forms of violence and abuse.
This topic requires urgent attention and action from individuals and communities. By shedding light on this problem and working together to address it’s root causes, we can create safer environments where children and young people can thrive.
Violence and abuse against children and young people can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse, as well as neglect. -
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Community Champions are volunteers in Wandsworth who help support community members and encourage healthy life style choices.
Recently, Estate Art took part in our Community Champions programme over 2022/23, recruiting 20 Champions who would be supporting the Roehampton community. These Champions were all MECC (Make Every Contact Count) trained and all either had or applied for a basic DBS check, ensuring they felt safe and prepared for any situation they may encounter.
Estate Art is a non-for-profit organisation who were first set up during COVID to help members of the Roehampton community with their physical and mental health through art. They are committed to enabling a person’s full potential, and developing community cohesion, through creative community-led projects. -
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We all care for someone, but the word ‘carer’ is defined under the Care Act as anyone who, without payment, looks after a person who cannot cope without their support. Carers might care for someone who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction. The person a carer looks after doesn’t have to be a family member or partner; they could be a friend or neighbour. -
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Read on about what people have told us matters most to them and how we influence changes in collaboration with our community. -
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How it started?
I was working at Age UK Wandsworth (AUW) and had been since the start of my 3rd sector career in 2004, having started out as a volunteer for both their popular Out & About and Be-a-Friend services, before becoming a staff member in Volunteer Management and Events Fundraising.
Our AUW CEO was a co-opted Trustee of Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT), and she was keen to step down, to give someone else the opportunity to become a member of their Board of Trustees. -
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Read more about our work and the topics we are focusing on for the next year. -
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About Nada and her background
I’ve worked for charities for many years. I’ve got a master’s in information science, and I started off in pharmaceutical publishing, volunteered in Sri Lanka for 3 years as a librarian, and returned then got a job at a specialist library at the Institute of Marine Engineers (a charity and professional body).
I also worked for the Alzheimer’s society for about 10 years setting up their website and discussion board. A couple of colleagues and I ran our own community interest company which is like a small charity. We did lots of projects with people with dementia. We got a real reputation for service user involvement.
Then, I was caring for mum for a long time which is when I came across Healthwatch. Service user involvement is one of my passions- that’s why Healthwatch appeals to me. Healthwatch is something that I could do while caring for mum, and it stretch my mind. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth’s 2024-2025 research priority is children and young people’s experiences of autism and mental health. -
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We designed this page to provide support and resources for children and young people with autism or social and communication challenges. This page will be regularly updated to provide up to date contact information. -
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Find out more about the Healthwatch Committee and see if you’re interested to join. -
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Little Village HQ is the first Baby bank in the UK, supporting local parents most affected by the cost-of-living crisis to smile again. The baby bank is like a food bank, but it offers clothes, toys, furniture, and supplies for children under 5. -
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Get involved in Healthwatch Wandsworth’s 2024-2025 research priority which is accessing healthcare. -
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Learn more about the specialist therapies offered for children with social and communication challenges in Wandsworth. -
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Wandsworth Care Alliance (WCA) are a charity that work for the wellbeing of the Wandsworth community. They deliver Healthwatch Wandsworth. WCA are organising a new programme, working with the health service, 6 partner non-profit organisations, and a university evaluation team to help people in Wandsworth get legal support and welfare advice. -
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Every year on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about suicide, promoting mental health, and encouraging action to prevent one of the leading causes of death globally is marked. Suicide claims approximately 700,000 lives annually, with many more individuals attempting suicide. The day, initiated by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), encourages a global conversation around mental health, the importance of early intervention, and the need for supportive communities. -
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Having access to your medication when you need it, is important and is a fundamental aspect of public health, ensuring the public can manage their health conditions effectively and live healthier lives. Healthwatch Wandsworth have worked with the local NHS to share more information on this topic. -
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The Healthwatch Wandsworth committee member election has now closed. We have two nominations and on 24th October the new committee members will be elected. -
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Access to nutritious and affordable food is an important and vital need, yet many residents in Wandsworth face significant barriers in accessing it. With the rising cost of living and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has become a growing concern. -
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Transport plays a crucial role in addressing social isolation in Wandsworth, a borough where many residents, particularly older adults and vulnerable groups, rely on accessible transport to stay connected with the community. -
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Healthwatch Wandsworth have been connecting with services across the borough that engage children and young people with autism as part of their research project. Wandsworth is a borough rich in community spirit and exciting activities.
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What health and social care issues are affecting you? -
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Read about our Healthwatch Assembly held on October 24th 2024. Here we focused on how we can better connect with our community. -
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Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, held each November, aims to highlight the unique mental health struggles men face and encourage open conversations about mental health. While many men experience anxiety, depression, and stress, societal pressures can make it difficult for them to seek help, often resulting in silence and isolation. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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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? -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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The different levels and layers of mental health support available in our community were the focus of discussions at our public event back in February. If you couldn't attend take a look at what happened. -
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What is it like being a carer in Wandsworth? We launched a survey to find out. -
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