Healthwatch at the hospital
Healthwatch Wandsworth 2017/18 Annual Report
Each year we publish an annual report so that you know what your local health and care champion have been doing and what we are planning for the next year. Hear about our fifth year in our annual report.
28 July 2018
Report
Hospital entrance
Urgent Care Consultation
Many people want to know where to go when they need urgent health advice, treatment and care at any time of the day or night. Find out about how our report highlights some important consideration for people designing the urgent care system.
11 July 2018
Report
People attending our Health Inequalities event
Health Inequalities
In May 2018, we held one of our quarterly events which members of the public attended to discuss health inequalities in Wandsworth. Read about what people said in our report.
31 May 2018
Report
News from our Assembly - 23 May 2018
We wanted to start a conversation about health inequalities in Wandsworth. Find out more about what health inequalities are like in Wandsworth.
30 May 2018
Report
Patient and doctor
What do you think defines 'Good' Mental Health Care?
Mental health is consistently one of the top issues people tell their local Healthwatch about. Over one million adults in England currently use NHS mental health services, but what should they expect when it comes to the care they receive?
30 May 2018
Advice and Information
Young girls at a desk
Key Health Issues in Early Years
The health and development of children and young people can have far reaching consequences later on, both physically and mentally. Find out about the priorities of local people we spoke to about this issue.
13 April 2018
Report
Stethoscope
Making the most of your GP appointment
GP appointments in the UK are the shortest in Europe, so we tried to find out how people can maximise the benefit of time spent with their GP. Read more about what local people told us.
13 April 2018
Report
Bowel Cancer Awareness
Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer but it is treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early.
26 March 2018
Advice and Information
Young people smiling
Government Green Paper on Young People's Mental Health
The government has begun a consultation on its plans to improve mental health support for children and young people.
23 March 2018
Report
Two women talking about a care home
Need to Find Good Care Services? CQC can help
Do you need help choosing the right care home?
19 March 2018
Advice and Information
Two young female volunteers promoting Healthwatch
News from the Healthwatch Assembly - 27 February 2018
We focused on young people's mental health at our Assembly in May. We heard about local services and discussed new plans to improve support. Read more about it if you were not able to attend.
3 March 2018
Report
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Enter & View visit to St Georges Hospital
Healthwatch Wandsworth were invited to visit three senior health wards at St George’s Hospital, Tooting to talk to patients and carers in September 2017.
24 January 2018
Report