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Government Advice

Moving out of Lockdown - Staying Safe Outside Your Home

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.

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NHS Test & Trace System Launched

The public is being asked to share details of people they've been in close contact with, if they test positive for Covid-19 as part of the next stage of dealing with the pandemic.

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Staying Safe Outside Your Home

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.

hospital discharge

New guidance around hospital discharge during the Covid-19 pandemic

One of the changes in the new Covid-19 legislation lifts the requirement on hospitals to conduct continuing care assessments, in order to free up acute beds as quickly as possible.

Survey

Covid-19 Survey: Tell us how you are managing

Health and social care services have had to drastically change the support they offer the public. It is important that we understand how these changes are working for people.

What Keeps Me Well Campaign

Healthwatch Wandsworth #WhatKeepsMeWell

Healthwatch Wandsworth (HWW) are looking for ways to engage with Wandsworth residents online whilst we are in self-isolate. We want to hear about what you are doing to ‘keep well’ during these testing times.

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Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army

Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.

Charlotte

Meet the newly elected Healtwatch Committee Members

Healthwatch Wandsworth is proud to welcome the three new committee members that were elected at the Healthwatch Assembly on Thursday 5 March.

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Express your interest in volunteering with Healthwatch Wandsworth

Volunteers play an important role at Healthwatch Wandsworth. We always need local people to help us improve local health and care services for the residents of Wandsworth.

Learning Difficulties Strategy

Have Your Say before April 3rd - Learning Difficulties Strategy - Survey

“Building Foundations – Changing Lives” This draft strategy sets out the priorities for improving outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wandsworth over the next five years and beyond.

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Information on Coronavirus

The main symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath. Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. Updated April 2nd.

On The Psych Ward

Wandsworth NHS Mental Health Trust & Stacey Dooley: On The Psych Ward (BBC3)

Every year thousands of young people are brought to mental health units across the UK to seek treatments. Latest estimates say 1 in 3 people suffer from a mental condition. Read more about the BBC documentary about our local service.

19 February 2020