1. Treating Minor Health Conditions is Changing

    Advice and Information -

    In March 2018 NHS England issued guidance that over the counter medicines for minor health conditions will no longer be routinely prescribed by a GP or other primary care service.

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

    News -

    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..

  3. Consultation on pharmacy standards

    Report -

    The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) developed nine standards for Pharmacists to ensure that patients receive safe and effective care and can maintain and improve their health and wellbeing. Read about experiences local people shared with us.

  4. National roll-out of electronic prescription service

    News -

    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. Have your considered getting the flu vaccination this winter and do you know the flu facts?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out more about the flu and how to get vaccinated with the latest advice.

  6. You can now book yourself onto "Diabetes Book and Learn"

    Advice and Information -

    You will now be able to book yourself on the "Diabetes Book and Learn" service for people living with Type 2 diabetes in South London.

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

    News -

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

  8. What can you expect when using a pharmacy?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  9. Enter & View visit to St George’s Hospital – Departure (Discharge) Lounge

    Report -

    We went to speak to people who were discharged from St George's Hospital via their Departure Lounge. Read our report about what people told us and what the hospital will be doing about our recommendations.

  10. How to access care during the Coronavirus pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    We’re here to help during this difficult time. On this page we have collected information about services you can access during the Coronavirus lockdown.

  11. Ten minutes with community pharmacist Mayank Patel

    News -

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

  12. Survey: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)

    News -

    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.

  13. Group A Strep - What you need to know

    News -

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

  14. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

  16. New hearing health service in local pharmacies

    Advice and Information -

    People in Merton and Wandsworth who are suffering from blocked ears or gradual hearing loss can now get NHS help at local pharmacies.

  17. Findings from Healthwatch Assembly event about GP services - March 2023

    Report -

    This report outlines what we spoke about at our recent Healthwatch Assembly where we discussed GP services with members of the public and health care professionals.

  18. Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly 2024: Access to non-urgent care

    Report -

    Read about our 2024 Healthwatch Assembly focused on accessing non-urgent care.

  19. Hearing from Carers in Wandsworth

    News -

    Two years ago we spoke to carers about the challenges they face and managing their own health and their feedback helped develop a new cares strategy. We spoke to carers recently to see if support had improved. Find out more about what they said.

  20. Intermediate Care at St John’s Hill and Brysson Whyte centres

    Report -

    Healthwatch Wandsworth visited St John’s Hill and Brysson Whyte centres that provide Intermediate Care to people in Wandsworth. Read our report on what people said about their care.

  21. Do you receive social care in Wandsworth and want to be involved in shaping social care services?

    News -

    Wandsworth Council's Co-production and Partnership Group wants local people who use social services, carers and voluntary sectors representatives to work partnership with council staff to help shape the way adult social care services are developed.

  22. Want to help develop a digital tool that supports unpaid carers in Wandsworth?

    News -

    Carers in Wandsworth told us they need more support and now Wandsworth Council are developing a new digital tool. Find out more and how you can shape this new tool.

  23. Support needs for autistic people

    Report -

    According to The National Autistic Society around 700,000 people in the UK have an Autistic
    Spectrum Condition. Together with their families, this means autism is a part of daily life
    for 2.8 million people.

  24. News from our Assembly - 23 May 2018

    Report -

    We wanted to start a conversation about health inequalities in Wandsworth. Find out more about what health inequalities are like in Wandsworth.

  25. New Online NHS Social Care Guide

    Advice and Information -

    Do you, or someone you know, need help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability? Read about the new guide that could help you.

  26. Carers in Crisis, reports Healthwatch England

    News -

    Healthwatch England spoke to more than 5000 people from 27 communities across England about their experiences caring for a friend or loved one.

  27. How Can we Improve Support for Carers?

    Report -

    Healthwatch Wandsworth became aware of plans to develop a new strategy for carers; addressing their needs and how more can be done to support them. Find out what local people told us about being a carer in Wandsworth.

  28. Enter & View visit to St Georges Hospital

    Report -

    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.

  29. News from the Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly - 26 September 2019

    Report -

    We talked about Health Inequalities at our event in September 2019. Find out what's happening locally and what people said about efforts to tackle Health Inequalities.

  30. Enter & View visit to East Wandsworth Community Mental Health Team

    Report -

    We went to speak to people who have support from East Wandsworth Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). We've written our report on what people told us, read this report and what the CMHT will be doing differently, based on what people told us.

  31. Healthwatch Wandsworth report on Sheltered Housing schemes in Wandsworth

    Report -

    Healthwatch Wandsworth visited sheltered schemes in Wandsworth. This work was done in partnership with the Older Peoples Forum

  32. Healthwatch Wandsworth response - No Rights Ignored-No Voices Unheard

    Report -

    Healthwatch Wandsworth carried our several outreach and engagement sessions to ask service users and carers some of the questions related to the No Rights Ignored, No Voice Unheard Consultation.

  33. Launch of Wandsworth's Health and Care Plan

    News -

    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.

  34. Healthwatch Wandsworth Assembly September 2019

    Report -

    Read our report on the discussions about the best way to reach different groups with health inequalities, with public health campaigns.

  35. Wandsworth Carers’ Guide Information for Unpaid Carers

    Advice and Information -

    Wandsworth council have updated their guide for unpaid Carers as well as professionals who meet them through their work. Read the guide for lots of information on getting support as a local carer.

  36. Regular diabetes patient group meeting will meet again.

    News -

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

  37. Help shape important Dementia Services in Wandsworth

    News -

    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.

  38. Volunteer Opportunity - Diabetes Champions

    News -

    Merton is looking for diabetes community champion volunteers.

  39. Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army

    News -

    Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.

  40. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

    Advice and Information -

    From 23 March 2020, the Government is contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.

  41. Guidance for Carers

    Advice and Information -

    We have heard that the pandemic lockdown has been a difficult time for many carers. Below is some information we hope will be helpful for carers locally. 

  42. Experiences of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) for staff in care homes.

    Report -

    In July 2020 we worked with SWL CCG (Wandsworth) to develop an independent survey for care home staff. Read our report about how well staff in care homes felt supported to care for their residents and to look after themselves during the pandemic.

  43. Wandsworth experiences of digital and telephone health and care appointments

    Report -

    We worked with the local NHS on a survey on digital and telephone appointments with focused interviews with elderly residents and people with learning disabilities and people with autism. Over 500 people took part. Read what they had to say.

  44. Coffee Morning with Wandsworth Carers Centre

    News -

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

  45. Find out about what we've achieved together in 2020-21

    Report -

    Read our annual round-up of what we've been working on and how people in Wandsworth have helped us shape our local health and social care services.

  46. Experiences of managing health and care during the coronavirus pandemic 2021

    Report -

    Read more about the experiences of people living in Wandsworth about what they feel has worked well or less well for health and social care services during the coronavirus pandemic and how things should develop in the future.

  47. Spotlight on Support Available from Wandsworth Carers' Centre

    News -

    This mental health month, we would like to shine a spotlight on Carers in Wandsworth, and the work of Wandsworth Carers' centre to support Carers and their mental health.

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

    News -

    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.

  49. Wandsworth Carers’ Centre - LGBTQ+ Carer Toolkit

    News -

    Wandsworth Carers’ Centre have developed a LGBTQ+ Carer Toolkit