News and reports

This is a week long campaign that raises awareness about cervical cancer screening and prevention on 21-28th January 2025.

Read our report on patient experience of the Acute Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Units on Thomas Young Ward at St George’s Hospital.

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, held each November, aims to highlight the unique mental health struggles men face and encourage open conversations about mental health. While many men experience anxiety, depression, and stress, societal pressures can make it difficult for them to seek help, often resulting in silence and isolation.

Read about our Healthwatch Assembly held on October 24th 2024. Here we focused on how we can better connect with our community.

What health and social care issues are affecting you?

Healthwatch Wandsworth have been connecting with services across the borough that engage children and young people with autism as part of their research project. Wandsworth is a borough rich in community spirit and exciting activities.

Transport plays a crucial role in addressing social isolation in Wandsworth, a borough where many residents, particularly older adults and vulnerable groups, rely on accessible transport to stay connected with the community.

Access to nutritious and affordable food is an important and vital need, yet many residents in Wandsworth face significant barriers in accessing it. With the rising cost of living and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has become a growing concern.

Help raise awareness of Dementia and find out what support is available for people in Wandsworth.

The Healthwatch Wandsworth committee member election has now closed. We have two nominations and on 24th October the new committee members will be elected.

Having access to your medication when you need it, is important and is a fundamental aspect of public health, ensuring the public can manage their health conditions effectively and live healthier lives. Healthwatch Wandsworth have worked with the local NHS to share more information on this topic.

Every year on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about suicide, promoting mental health, and encouraging action to prevent one of the leading causes of death globally is marked. Suicide claims approximately 700,000 lives annually, with many more individuals attempting suicide. The day, initiated by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), encourages a global conversation around mental health, the importance of early intervention, and the need for supportive communities.