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Grassroots Scheme back for 2017/2018
After the success of last year, the Grassroots community funding scheme is running again for 2017/2018. The NHS in south west London is working with...
Talking Healthcare: Local NHS launches new "conversation" with people in south west London
People in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth are being asked for their input as the local NHS continues to plan for the...
CQC finds St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to be Inadequate
England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has recommended that St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Tooting, south west London,...
Prostate Cancer UK Telephone Translation Service
Do you have questions about a prostate problem? Would you like to speak to someone in your own language? Whether you have concerns about a prostate problem or have been diagnosed with prostate cancer; Specialist Nurses are available to support you over the phone, in your own language, via an...
Healthwatch Sutton Information, Advice and Complaints Advocacy
NEW one stop shop for Healthwatch Sutton Information, Advice and Complaints Advocacy From October 2016 you will be able to call one number (020 8254 2616) to access FREE information, advice and support to make a complaint regarding health and social care services and/or providers. Citizens Advice...
Pharmacy Integration Fund of £42 million announced
NHS England has announced a £42m Pharmacy Integration Fund (PhIF) to support pharmacy to transform how it operates across the NHS for the benefit of patients over the next two years. The Pharmacy Integration Fund will support community pharmacy as it develops new clinical pharmacy services, working...
Coping with cancer – free course at Epsom Hospital
A free course to support local cancer patients and their loved ones as they deal with the devastating effects of the disease is set to begin at Epsom Hospital next month (starting 28 September). The seven-week course, called 'managing the cancer experience', offers practical advice and emotional...
The Care Quality Commission publishes a review that explores the quality of care for people with diabetes in England.
‘My diabetes, my care’, highlights that – despite a mostly good picture of care overall – the provision of care and support to help people successfully self-manage their condition is not always flexible and responsive enough to meet individual needs. CQC talked to people with Type 1 and Type 2...
Widespread support for CQC recommendations to improve care for newborn babies and for infants with complex health problems
Widespread support for CQC recommendations to improve care for newborn babies and for infants with complex health problems In a national report published today (Thursday 7 July) CQC has identified a lack of guidance and agreed best practice to support NHS trusts to identify and manage serious...
Co-designed build for Proposed Centre for Clinical Care and Research
Co-designed build for Proposed Centre for Clinical Care and Research (CCCR) Brief: The Royal Marsden is planning an exciting new building in Sutton hospital which is being entirely funded by donations to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The Centre for Clinical Care and Research will involve a new...
The NHS Minor Ailments Scheme in Sutton
The NHS Minor Ailments Scheme in Sutton Common illnesses such as coughs and snuffles affect us all from time to time. If you are suffering from a common illness such as a cold, hayfever, diarrhoea or other minor illness, do you really need to make an appointment to see the doctor? Some pharmacies...
The next steps in Epsom and St Helier Hospitals estates review
The next phase of the Epsom and St Helier (ESHH) estates review has officially begun, and every patient, visitor and local resident is being asked to get involved and have their say. On Saturday 19th March, both hospitals will open their doors so that people can help to decide what criteria...
LiveWell Sutton FREE NHS Health Check
Are you aged between 40 and 74? Have you had a FREE NHS Health Check? Even though you might be feeling great, if you’re over forty you may be at risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes or dementia. A FREE 20 minute NHS Health Check can help you reduce these risks and make sure that...
Still time to have your say about the Care Act 2014
The London Borough of Sutton has to save £31m from its annual budget by 2019. This is further to the £43m of savings already made and is due to unprecedented cuts by the government to our funding. The London Borough of Sutton have to make some hard decisions about the future of our services...
Have your say about the proposed extended hours to primary care services
NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is looking to commission a new extended hours primary care service. The proposed new service will offer patients greater choice in making appointments outside of the normal opening hours (Mondays to Fridays, 08.00am to 6.30pm). Patients will receive the...
Quit smoking to start your year off right.
Quit smoking to start your year off right. Every January 1, people all over the world make New Year's resolutions. If you're one of the nearly 7 out of 10 current smokers who want to quit, why not get started today? Smoking is still the number one cause of preventable death and disease in the UK...
Rapid Access Doctor - New service launched
Following successful pilots in Kingston and Sutton earlier in the year, the six south west London Clinical Commissioning Groups have been working together to commission a new, “rapid access doctor” service. GPs will attend patients with urgent, but non-life threatening, healthcare needs at home...
Avatar Project
The Avatar Project is a new system designed to help people who hear voices by creating a computer simulation that the person can interact with. Pilot studies have shown good results and the South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust has now been chosen to test this new therapy. The...
Guidance on requirements for registering with a GP
NHS England has worked with patient groups and advocacy organisations to produce gu i dance on registering with a GP . It clarifies that patients do not legally need to provide documentary evidence of identity, immigration status or proof of address, to register with a GP. Practices should not...
CQC's inspection of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust starts on 10th November 2015
The inspection will focus on services provided by the Hospitals and CQC would like to hear experiences of care from this Trust. CQC is the independent regulator of all health and social care in England. They are given powers by the government to register, monitor and inspect all health and care...
20,000 give views on mental health service change priorities
More than 20,000 people have given their views on the top priorities for reshaping mental health services as part of a drive to develop a five year national NHS strategy for people of all ages. Better access to high quality services, a wider choice of treatments, more focus on prevention, more...
Public Consultation on the closure of Norfolk Lodge
Public Consultation on the closure of Norfolk Lodge - Thursday 23rd July - 5.30-8pm at Vestry Hall, London Road, Mitcham (light supper at 5.30pm). This consultation is about the provision for mental health care which will replace Norfolk Lodge, an 11-bed stepdown ward in the community for patients...
NHS 111 BSL Service
GREAT NEWS! Deaf people in England can now phone NHS 111 for health advice and information using BSL. How? Through InterpreterNow. For more information and to make a call, please click here.... http://www.interpreternow.co.uk/nhs111/
Launch of Sutton's new Primary Care Mental Health service
Launch of Sutton's new Primary Care Mental Health service This innovative new service is an integral part of NHS Sutton CCG's on-going commissioning strategies and our commitment to offer enhanced primary care mental health services and evidence based psychological therapy services to Sutton's...
Care Quality Commission Online Community
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) online community is made up of members of the public who want get involved and help inform the way the CQC work to drive improvements in the quality of care. The online community is used to share proposals and draft materials to get feedback from you. Your feedback...
St Helier and Epsom hospitals Estates Review
St Helier and Epsom hospitals are safe and effective, with good performance records. They have low mortality rates, good patient feedback, excellent A&E waiting times and a substantially improved financial position all reflect this. However, they are facing significant challenges over the next...
Help us build a better NHS in south west London
Local NHS calls for debate on future services Local clinical commissioning groups and provider Trusts in south west London have today jointly published an Issues Paper, setting out the challenges faced by the local health service, some of the emerging ideas to tackle them and some questions for...
Carers Week 8th -14th June 2015
Find out what events are happening near you for Carers Week 2015. Click here to view the list of events hosted by Sutton Carers Centre.
