Image of which direction to go in
Mental Health needs of Deaf and Disabled residents.
Research suggests that 1 in 3 individuals with a disability will experience a mental health problem within their lifetime compared to 1 in 4 of the wider population. Find out what local people told us about the issues involved.
31 March 2017
Report
Healthcare services
Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly - 8 February 2017
Our event in February focused on electing our new Healthwatch Executive and changes to the way that health services in our community work together and be co-ordinated by a new organisation. Find out more what happened at our event.
3 March 2017
Report
Magnifying glass
Enter and View Visit to Ward 2, Springfield University Hospital
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.
31 January 2017
Report
Young people sitting at a desk
Great Weight Debate Consultation
Wandsworth has a higher proportion of obese children than the England average and low levels of awareness about obesity and the many related health risks presents a serious local and national challenge. Hear local views on the topic in our report.
20 December 2016
Report
News from our Healthwatch Assembly, 30th November 2016
We had a busy event on 30th November 2016, we heard about many topics from a new mental health talking therapy service to larger scale plans to improve local health and care. If you want to catch-up on these topics, then read on.
30 November 2016
Report
Photo of LGBT+group
Healthwatch LGBT+ Mental Health Report
Research indicates that members of the LGBT+ community have higher instances of mental health problems than the rest of the population. We heard from the local LGBT+ community about their experiences and mental health.
30 November 2016
Report
Image of magnifying glass
Enter & View Visit to Crocus Ward
A visit to Crocus Ward, Springfield Hospital, was organised by a team of five authorised volunteers from Healthwatch Wandsworth on October 26th 2016.
30 November 2016
Report
Image of magnifying glass
Enter and View visit to Ashley House Supported Living Scheme
We spoke to tenants living in Ashley House Supported Living Scheme. We’ve written our report of what people told us.
30 September 2016
Report
Image of magnifying glass
Patient Data consultation report
The Government launched a consultation on the NHS' plans to change how it uses patient data. Find out what people told us about the topic.
30 September 2016
Report
Image of two people
How Can we Improve Support for Carers?
Healthwatch Wandsworth became aware of plans to develop a new strategy for carers; addressing their needs and how more can be done to support them. Find out what local people told us about being a carer in Wandsworth.
31 July 2016
Report
Image of magnifying glass
Enter and View visit to 120 Besley Street Supported Living Scheme
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.
31 July 2016
Report
Read About Our Work in 2015-6 in Our Annual Report
In our third year as your consumer champion for health and social care we have been very busy. Read our annual report on how we have tried to represent the views of the Wandsworth community to improve health and social care.
30 July 2016
Report