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

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.
18 August 2022

999 Service now accessible using British Sign Language

People needing urgent emergency support across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) will be able to call 999 using British Sign Language (BSL) via a video relay service. 
8 August 2022
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Staff who can help you at GP surgeries

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.
11 July 2022
man in care

Cost of living crisis

We’ve been hearing a lot about the ‘cost of living crisis’ and want to monitor the impact that it may have on the health of local people and their access to health and social care.
29 June 2022

How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

What are the key organisations that make up the NHS? And how can they collaborate with partners in the health and care system to deliver joined-up care? Watch our animation to find out.
30 May 2022
Maternal Mental Health

Support with emotional well-being for new parents

Find out more about services available to support mental health wellbeing for new parents.
22 March 2022
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Navigating healthcare online in Wandsworth for seniors

In October 2021, Healthwatch Wandsworth and Superhighways, a digital support charity specialising in working with people who have limited digital skills, offered senior residents in Wandsworth a guided tour of health and care services in the borough.
29 November 2021
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Local activities and organisations that can help senior people to be active, healthy, and indpendent.

Wandsworth council have provided us with an updated list of organisations and activities supporting senior people in our borough. Please find below a list of services and a list of support for senior people.
17 November 2021
Guidance for Carers

Guidance for Carers

We have heard that the pandemic lockdown has been a difficult time for many carers. Below is some information we hope will be helpful for carers locally. 
4 June 2020
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How to access care during the Coronavirus pandemic

We’re here to help during this difficult time. On this page we have collected information about services you can access during the Coronavirus lockdown.

17 April 2020
end of life care

Planning care at the end of life

We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.
9 April 2020
Shielding

Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

From 23 March 2020, the Government is contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.
6 April 2020

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