1. Minor Health Problem? Same day appointments to be available at your local pharmacy

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    From October this year, the new NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service will offer local pharmacy appointments to anyone calling NHS 111 about minor conditions such as earache or a sore throat..

  2. Launch of Wandsworth's Health and Care Plan

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    The Wandsworth Health and Care Plan was launched on 7th October as a collaborative plan to tackle key health issues in the borough. Read more about the plans.

  3. Every Mind Matters

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    Read about a new NHS initiative which asks "What is Mental Health?"

  4. National roll-out of electronic prescription service

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    The service will help GP's and pharmacists prescribe and dispense medicines faster and more securely and make it easier for patients to pick up repeat prescriptions.

  5. Healthcare experts in Wandsworth are urging patients to visit their pharmacist at the first sign of a minor illness this winter

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

  6. Do you know what Social Prescribing is about? Find out more on Social Prescribing Day 2020

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

  7. Digital & Telephone Appointments Survey

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    We are appealing for people in Wandsworth to share their experiences of accessing health and care during coronavirus.

  8. Help health and social care services recover from coronavirus #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of coronavirus. Help services improve and join our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare to encourage people to share their experience.

  9. The NHS in Wandsworth is here for you

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    As part of the NHS is here for you campaign, the NHS in Wandsworth have created a short film offering reassurance to local people that it is safe to return to the NHS for treatment.

  10. Digital & Telephone Appointments Survey

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth want to hear more about your experiences of video or telephone appointments with health and social care services.

  11. 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.

  12. Get ready this festive season: community conversations about keeping well and hear more about getting vaccinated

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    South West London webinars with a local GP on how people can stay well over the festive period

  13. Information from the latest Healthwatch Newsletter

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    We have just published our latest newsletter. If you are not on our mailing list yet, please feel free to sign up below.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. Choosing where you receive NHS care

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    Patients will be empowered to choose where they receive their NHS care under new plans to cut waiting lists, one of the Prime Minister’s 5 priorities. People will be given more choice and control over their own care, including through the NHS App.

  25. Improving take-up of cervical screening amongst Asian communities in Wandsworth

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    We collaborated with the Asian community and organisations supporting the health of our community to find solutions to increase how many people in the Asian community are supported by cervical cancer screening.

  26. South West London Healthwatch Accessible Information Standard Project

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    Healthwatch Sutton, together with the other Healthwatch organisations in South West London (Healthwatch Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth), are currently working with patients, carers, and GP practices on a project about the Accessible Information Standard.

  27. Healthwatch Wandsworth #WhatKeepsMeWell

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth (HWW) are looking for ways to engage with Wandsworth residents online whilst we are in self-isolate. We want to hear about what you are doing to ‘keep well’ during these testing times.

  28. NHS Test & Trace System Launched

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    The public is being asked to share details of people they've been in close contact with, if they test positive for Covid-19 as part of the next stage of dealing with the pandemic.

  29. Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do

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    Although most legal restrictions have been lifted at Step 4 and many people have been vaccinated, it is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated.

  30. Call out for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic people’s healthcare experiences during COVID-19

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  31. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    To respond to coronavirus, hospitals in Wandsworth had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

  32. What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for coronavirus)

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  33. Government launches new obesity strategy

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    The Government’s new Obesity Strategy aims to get the nation fit and healthy in order to protect people against COVID-19 and protect the NHS.

  34. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  35. Dental Services during Coronavirus

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    NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention.

  36. Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine

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    The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. The following information is from the NHS.

  37. Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Alert

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    IMPORTANT - VACCINE SCAM ALERT.
    BE ON GUARD!

  38. Share your experiences of accessing health and care since Covid-19

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    New appeal from Healthwatch Wandsworth for people in Wandsworth to share their experiences of accessing health and care since Covid19.

  39. News from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly – 25 March 2021

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    At the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly we talked about what our focus on health and social care should be in 2021. Attendees helped us set our priorities for public and patient participation and involvement this year.

  40. Coffee Morning with Wandsworth Carers Centre

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    Healthwatch Wandsworth & Wandsworth Carers Centre Co-hosted a Coffee Morning for Wandsworth Carers (March 2021)

  41. If you have been ill for a long time after a virus (including coronavirus) tell us about your experience

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    If you have had signs and symptoms following a viral infection, including Covid-19, which continues for more than 12 weeks, we want to hear from you to help improve support services.

  42. Walk-in and pop up vaccination clinics

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    To make it easier to get your COVID-19 jab, SWLCCG are opening walk-in clinics all over Southwest London.

    Some clinics aren’t open to everyone – for instance, some are for a certain age group – so please read the clinic details carefully.

  43. Coronavirus Restrictions from July 19

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    England moves to lift more Covid-19 restrictions. Everyone should be cautious whilst managing the risks as cases of COVID-19 remain high. Find out what will change and what you should do to protect yourself and others.

  44. Homeless help in hospital this winter

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    Homeless people will be helped off the streets – as well as treated for their illness and injuries – by doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital in south west London this winter.