1. Sexual Health - Antibiotic Resistant Sexually Transmitted Infections's (STI's)

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    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people of the importance of protecting themselves against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and to get tested. Find out about why this is important due to a new strain that resists treatment.

  2. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week - 17-23 January

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    Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2022 will take place from 17-23 January 2022! Cervical Cancer Prevention week takes place every year and aims to raise awareness of cervical screening.

  3. Better Health Campaign launches to promote free support to lose weight, get active or quit smoking

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    Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health promotes lots of free tools and support. Find out more below.

  4. We would like to hear from carers about hospital discharges

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    Do you care for someone who has been discharged from hospital since May 2021? Talk to Healthwatch Wandsworth and together we can help shape how discharges from hospital work locally and nationally.

  5. Wandsworth Carers’ Centre - LGBTQ+ Carer Toolkit

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    Wandsworth Carers’ Centre have developed a LGBTQ+ Carer Toolkit

  6. Getting a healthcare appointment as the pandemic continues – Feb 2022 update

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    You may have heard a lot in the news about the various difficulties patients face in getting appointments or progress on their health and care management. Read more about the situation locally.

  7. MyCare St George’s Patient Portal

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    The MyCare St George’s is a secure online system provided by St George’s that allows you to look at information from your hospital record, view hospital appointments, receive test results and messages from your hospital care team.

  8. Update on the Vaccination Programme

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    For decades, vaccinations have protected children and young people from potentially serious diseases, including measles, flu, meningitis and mumps. The Covid-19 vaccination will help to protect young people against Coronavirus. 

  9. Wandsworth Carers’ Centre have developed a LGBTQ+ Carer Toolkit

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    Carers UK estimates there to be at least 390,000 LGBTQ+ Carers in the UK. 1 in 10 people within the LGBTQ+ community are an unpaid Carer.

  10. Leisure centres host COVID recovery programme

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    Six borough leisure centres are offering a service providing therapy for people affected by COVID-19 or Long-COVID.

  11. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer and funds to support Bowel Cancer UK's work.

  12. The Clinical Pharmacist will see you now

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    Clinical Pharmacists are playing an increasingly important part in the care GP practices are offering their patients.

  13. Dementia Support for Wandsworth

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

  14. Pilot project offers safe space for patients to attend virtual appointments

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    A new pilot project offering a safe and private space for people to attend virtual appointments has opened at the Talk Wandsworth hub in Tooting.

  15. Easy Read survey for people with learning difficulties

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    Over the last few months, we have worked closely with SHARE Community students and Baked Beans Company actors to produce an easy read version of our Health & Social Care Survey.

  16. How should your hospital prevent and respond to falls during your stay?

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    The Royal College of Physicians has recently published a patient resource to inform patients and carers what level of care they should receive when admitted to hospital and if they have a fall

  17. Tell us your experiences as a new parent with the Health Visiting Service in Wandsworth

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    We want to hear from new parents and parents of young children about their experiences of support from Health Visitors in Wandsworth.

  18. South West London Macmillan Benefit Advice Service

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    The South West London Macmillan Benefits Project started in January 2007. The project is a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support, Citizens Advice Wandsworth and Citizens Advice Croydon.

  19. Help St John Ambulance teach community groups lifesaving skills!

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    St John Ambulance call on you to support them with the delivery of the National Coordination of First Response project, in partnership with NHS England and Improvement.

  20. Getting a healthcare appointment as the pandemic continues – June 2022 update

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    You may have heard a lot in the news about the various difficulties patients face in getting appointments or progress on their health and care management. Read more about the situation locally.

  21. Wandsworth Youth Council have published their mental health report

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    Wandsworth Youth Council have published their mental health report which has been created off the back of their survey and with the help of Healthwatch Wandsworth.

  22. Autumn COVID-19 Boosters Extended

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    More people are now eligible for the autumn COVID-19 booster.

  23. World Alzheimers Awareness Month

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    World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness, educate and demystify dementia. The theme for World Alzheimer's Month in September 2022 is "Know dementia, know Alzheimer's", with a special focus on post-diagnosis support.

  24. Ten minutes with community pharmacist Mayank Patel

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    Community pharmacists do much more than dispense medicines as Mayank Patel of Pearl Chemist Tooting explains.

  25. New Urgent Treatment Centre opens at St George’s

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    The newly built Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) has opened at St George’s to help provide the best possible care for patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

  26. Survey: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)

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    The PNA is used to ensure that pharmacy services meet the needs of the population in Richmond and Wandsworth. This includes where services are and what services are provided by the pharmacy/pharmacies near you.

  27. GP online consultation solutions

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    GP practices are enhancing access to primary care services by implementing online consultation solutions, which enable patients to raise clinical and administrative requests online.

  28. Cost of Living Resources

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    Here are some resources available to help local people with the cost of living

  29. New 24/7 ‘Remote Monitoring Hub’ launched to help patients stay in their own homes

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    Patients across south west London are already able to receive care in the comfort of their own home in ‘virtual wards’, now more are set to benefit with the roll out of 24/7 remote monitoring.

  30. Group A Strep - What you need to know

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    Cases of Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) are rare. Some current cases are presenting with sepsis-like symptoms.

  31. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

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    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  32. Top tips for keeping warm and well this winter

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    Advice on staying well in cold weather, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu jabs and heating.

  33. Know where to go if you need medical advice, but it's not an emergency

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    Know where to go if you or someone you know need medical advice, but its not an emergency