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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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News from our Assembly - 22nd June 2016
At our event in June we heard about plans for improving outpatients at St George's Hospital and how Wandsworth Council have a standard to make sure their information is accessible for people. Read more about it in our report.
30 June 2016
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Consultation on pharmacy standards
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) developed nine standards for Pharmacists to ensure that patients receive safe and effective care and can maintain and improve their health and wellbeing. Read about experiences local people shared with us.
30 June 2016
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Enter & View report on Extra Care Housing Schemes – An Overview
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.
31 May 2016
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