Introducing Healthwatch Wandsworth new committee chair Stephen Hickey
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.
5 February 2020
News
social prescribing
Do you know what Social Prescribing is about? Find out more on Social Prescribing Day 2020
​​​​​​​ The second annual Social Prescribing Day will take place on March 12th 2020.
5 February 2020
News
Pharmacy Council
What can you expect when using a pharmacy?
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.
30 January 2020
Advice and Information
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The Eve Appeal
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.
30 January 2020
Advice and Information
Diabetes Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunity - Diabetes Champions
Merton is looking for diabetes community champion volunteers.
20 January 2020
News
Fast Track Cities
Fast-Track Cities HIV-related stigma work
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.
20 January 2020
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Springfield Mental Health
Go-ahead for ground breaking new £150m mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital
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.
20 January 2020
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#SpeakUp2020 - What's your health or social care priority this year?
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.
16 January 2020
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Help shape important Dementia Services in Wandsworth
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.
17 December 2019
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Regular diabetes patient group meeting will meet again.
Do you have diabetes or care for someone who does? Find out more about a diabetes group now meeting in Wandsworth.
16 December 2019
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Tips and links to help keep your home warm this winter
Stay warm this winter by visiting the Council's Winter Warmth page for helpful tips and links to support services.
27 November 2019
Advice and Information
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Healthcare experts in Wandsworth are urging patients to visit their pharmacist at the first sign of a minor illness this winter
Find out more about how a Pharmacy in Wandsworth could help you quickly get some advice if you are feeling unwell.
21 November 2019
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