1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Talking to Your GP about Mental Health

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    As you told us that mental health is one of the most important aspects of health and social care, we made it a top priority for this year.

  3. Extended GP Opening Hours in Wandsworth

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    Good news - If you are registered with a GP in Wandsworth you can now book an appointment between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

  4. Treating Minor Health Conditions is Changing

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    In March 2018 NHS England issued guidance that over the counter medicines for minor health conditions will no longer be routinely prescribed by a GP or other primary care service.

  5. Minor Health Problem? Same day appointments to be available at your local pharmacy

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    From October this year, the new NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service will offer local pharmacy appointments to anyone calling NHS 111 about minor conditions such as earache or a sore throat..

  6. 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.

  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. 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.

  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. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Sexual Health - Antibiotic Resistant Sexually Transmitted Infections's (STI's)

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    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people of the importance of protecting themselves against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and to get tested. Find out about why this is important due to a new strain that resists treatment.

  15. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week - 17-23 January

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    Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2022 will take place from 17-23 January 2022! Cervical Cancer Prevention week takes place every year and aims to raise awareness of cervical screening.

  16. Better Health Campaign launches to promote free support to lose weight, get active or quit smoking

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    Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health promotes lots of free tools and support. Find out more below.

  17. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer and funds to support Bowel Cancer UK's work.

  18. The Clinical Pharmacist will see you now

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    Clinical Pharmacists are playing an increasingly important part in the care GP practices are offering their patients.

  19. Experiences of people affected by sight loss of health and social care services

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    Thanks to people affected by sight loss sharing their experiences we have written a report about what it is like to use health and care services and live with sight loss in Wandsworth. Read on to find out more.

  20. Staff who can help you at GP surgeries

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    The range of health workers in GP practice is widening. This means that when you need support you may start to get this from staff who are not a GP, but people who specialise in other things.

  21. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  22. Ten minutes with community pharmacist Mayank Patel

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    Community pharmacists do much more than dispense medicines as Mayank Patel of Pearl Chemist Tooting explains.

  23. GP online consultation solutions

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    GP practices are enhancing access to primary care services by implementing online consultation solutions, which enable patients to raise clinical and administrative requests online.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Know where to go if you need medical advice, but it's not an emergency

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    Know where to go if you or someone you know need medical advice, but its not an emergency