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Sutton Dementia Awareness Week 2018
Monday 21 st May All week St Helier Hospital Raffle Tickets On sale throughout the week to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. Also: review...
Healthwatch Sutton release snapshot report looking at health and social care services in Sutton.
The last 12 months has been a period of planning and implementing significant changes to services in Sutton, especially regarding potential changes...
Healthwatch Sutton, Sutton CVS and Sutton CCG to run health awareness events in April
Healthwatch Sutton, Sutton CVS and Sutton CCG are excited to announce that they will be running two events in April to allow local residents to learn...
Health Support and Voluntary Groups invited to have your say on Sutton Health and Care Programme
The Sutton Health & Care Programme Team have been working to integrate services for Sutton residents. For example, on one of the wards in St Helier Hospital where patients have required the input of multiple services, there are now twice-weekly meetings of acute health professionals,...
We want you to take 5 and let us know what you think of Sutton services
Healthwatch Sutton have launched a new way to feedback your thoughts and awareness of services in Sutton. The Take 5 survey is quick and easy, taking only 5 minutes on average to complete. All feedback gathered is anonymous and will be used to create a report which will be release in Spring 2018...
Would you be happy to share your experience of choosing a care home?
Background The CQC is planning a new campaign aimed at people who are choosing care at home or care home for themselves or a loved one. The campaign aims to raise awareness of CQC, its role in inspecting and regulating care homes and the help its inspection reports and ratings can provide to those...
Consultation on the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)
Overview Earlier this year the Health and Wellbeing Board ran a survey asking people for their views on pharmacy services in the London Borough of Sutton. The feedback that we received has been incorporated into the draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) and this consultation is an opportunity...
Supporting Sutton Carers Developing Sutton’s Carers Strategy 2018 Focus Groups
Supporting Sutton Carers Developing Sutton’s Carers Strategy 2018 Focus Groups 24 th January 2-pm-3.30pm & 6-7.30pm At Encompass (SCILL), 3 Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, SM1 2SW Sutton Council are holding a number of Carer engagement sessions aimed at Carers who live and work in Sutton to inform and...
Looking after yourself this winter
Keep your home warm, efficiently and safely: Heating your home to at least 18°C in winter poses minimal risk to your health when you are wearing suitable clothing. Get your heating system and cooking appliances checked and keep your home well ventilated Use your electric blanket as instructed and...
You can help improve local Musculoskeletal services
NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), the body who buys most local health services, is reviewing how accessible Musculoskeletal services are for Sutton’s diverse communities. The workshops will be attended by the CCG commissioners and clinical leads and will be an opportunity for you to...
Healthwatch England Publishes Annual Report To Parliament
Over 300,000 people share experiences of hospitals, GPs and care homes with Healthwatch in 2016/17. Their stories form the basis of new report to MPs on the state of health and care services in England. Findings show a real mix of feedback, with some people continuing to receive outstanding care...
Sutton CCG want your views on prescribing in Sutton
Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group has been asked by NHS England to respond to national engagement on the prescribing of certain drugs. In order to inform their response they're asking local people for their views. The survey should take less than ten minutes to complete, you can take part by...
Improving health for people with a learning disability
28 th November, 10.00am to 2.00pm Strawberry Lodge Conference Centre Strawberry Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2NQ A half day conference for people with a learning disability, parents and carers and health and care organisations who support people with a learning disability. Find out about the specialist...
NHS needs to do more to understand why people are returning to hospital after being discharged
New analysis shows emergency readmissions rose by a fifth since 2012/13 Over 500,000 cases recorded in 2016/17 1 in every 5 emergency readmissions take place in the first 48 hours As part of a broader investigation into people’s experiences of leaving hospital, Healthwatch England is today...
Protect yourself and your family against Flu
Make sure you stay well this winter ! Flu is a common infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It can be very unpleasant, but you'll usually begin to feel better within about a week. However, it can lead to serious complications if you have a long-term health condition and it can be...
CQC finds strong partnership in Sutton’s health and social care services
The Chief Inspector of Primary Care Services has praised health and social care organisations in the London Borough of Sutton for their work in improving care for people as they move between hospitals and social care. A Care Quality Commission review that focuses on the experiences of people moving...
New Asperger and Autism Support Group
NAS Sutton have launched a new monthly support group for adults with a diagnosis or who think they may have the condition. A chance to chat, relate, learn, share strategies and interests. Friendly and informal, with a topic, activity or guest speaker. FREE session - “Body Language” presented by...
Mayor’s draft London Health Inequalities Strategy – Better Health for all Londoners
The Mayor’s draft London Health Inequalities Strategy – Better Health for all Londoners for consultation has been released. The consultation period will run from 23 August until 30 November 2017 . Despite having made a great deal of progress in recent years, health inequalities in London remain...
St Helier Hospital is going to be changing - come and share your views
Healthwatch Sutton will be hosting an event in conjunction with their AGM that will allow residents to discuss the proposed changes to Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. The plans to change the hospital were announced during their 5 year transformation plan which can be viewed from the link below...
CQC Maternity Campaign
In September, CQC will be launching a maternity campaign, which focuses on women who are pregnant, are looking to be pregnant, or have recently used maternity services in England. All women have the choice to have their baby at home, in a midwife led unit or in hospital, however, some women are not...
Healthwatch Health Champions
Why not become a Health Champion and make a real difference to people’s lives? Have you heard that we are looking to recruit volunteer Community Health Champions? Want to find out more? Not sure if it is for you? Healthwatch Sutton are keen to recruit local volunteers to take part in this new...
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 Healthwatch Sutton to speak to local people about what they think of local health services. They would particularly like to speak to people who do not...
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 future of healthcare in south west London. Pressures on the NHS are making national headlines, as the service struggles to cope with rising demand in...
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, should be placed into special measures after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the trust as Inadequate overall. A team of inspectors...
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...
