News and reports

We are very pleased to welcome Stephen Hickey as the new chair to our HW Committee starting in April. Stephen’s skills and experience will be an asset to Healthwatch Wandsworth’s committee, and we are very much looking forward to working with him.

​​​​​​​ The second annual Social Prescribing Day will take place on March 12th 2020.

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is the regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. Find out what they say about what you should be expecting from pharmacy services.

The Eve Appeal has launched cancer, cancer risk, and cancer screening information, specifically for the transgender, non-binary and intersex communities, as well as tips for healthcare professionals in supporting their patients during screenings.

Merton is looking for diabetes community champion volunteers.

Despite all the advances in clinical care, we know that for people living with HIV life can be difficult because of stigma and discrimination. Find out how organisations are working together as a city to get London to zero HIV stigma.

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) has announced that it has secured government approval to start work on its two new state-of-the-art facilities for South West Londoners. Read more about the plans.

Here's what people have already told us about their experiences of hospital care, mental health support and social care. Speak up now to inform our priorities for the coming year.

Are you passionate about care and support provided to people living with Dementia and their carers in Wandsworth? Find out how you could be involved in interviews for a Dementia Support Service.

Do you have diabetes or care for someone who does? Find out more about a diabetes group now meeting in Wandsworth.

Stay warm this winter by visiting the Council's Winter Warmth page for helpful tips and links to support services.

Find out more about how a Pharmacy in Wandsworth could help you quickly get some advice if you are feeling unwell.