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St Helier set to light up for baby loss
People affected by the loss of a baby or child are invited to gather on the green opposite St Helier Hospital at 6.30pm on Sunday 14 October for a...
Would you rather be treated by a fallible human or a compassionless robot? Healthwatch explores people's views on the NHS at 80 and beyond
In the 70th much celebrated year of the NHS, Healthwatch is turning its attention to the future, asking the public some big questions about what they...
NHS wants to hear people’s views on Epsom and St Helier Hospitals
The NHS in Surrey Downs, Sutton and Merton is looking at the challenges faced by Epsom and St Helier hospitals. They want to make sure the hospitals...
Community Health Champions
Healthwatch Sutton has been working on a pilot project, funded by Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group, to recruit, train and support community health champions. The majority of volunteers who joined this programme opted to share health messages within a health setting and are now getting involved...
Patient Participation Groups (PPG) at GP surgeries
Healthwatch Sutton is funded by Sutton CCG to support practice based patient groups. We have been supporting a number of Sutton’s practices to develop their patient involvement. As part of this we are keen to promote membership of PPGs, support practices to recruit new members and let patients know...
CQC cancels registration of Wallington’s Tordarrach Nursing Home
A nursing home in the London borough of Sutton has had its registration cancelled by the Care Quality Commission - effectively closing it down. The local authority has confirmed all people living there have been relocated from Tordarrach Nursing Home in Hall Road, Wallington, and it is no longer in...
Tell us your story about mental health during pregnancy
We want to know more about you or your partner's experience of mental health support when planning to get pregnant, during pregnancy, at the birth of your child and afterwards. Share your views Did you know? As many as 1 in 5 pregnant women and new mums experience some form of mental health...
Healthwatch Annual General Meeting
Healthwatch Sutton will be hosting our annual general meeting on 26th July 2018, 1pm - 2:30pm at Granfers Community Centre, SM1 3AA. Throughout the event we'll be reflecting on the year and looking at highlights. Light refreshments will be provided. If you would like to attend please sign up via...
Improving healthcare together 2020 - 2030 is seeking public feedback
Improving Healthcare Together 2020 - 2030 are running engagement events for patients to learn more and share their thoughts. Discussion event – Surrey Downs Monday 23 July, 2018: 13:00 - 15:00, Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom, KT18 5AQ Discussion event – Sutton Tuesday 24 July, 2018: 13:...
Dementia 'Pop up' Hubs are coming to Sutton this summer
Healthwatch Sutton, Age UK Sutton, Citizens Advice Sutton, Sutton Carers Centre, Alzheimers Society, Riverside Community Association Ltd and Admiral Nurses (Specialist Dementia Nurse’s) have launched dementia pop up hubs which will seek to help local residents who are living with dementia or would...
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 hospital library resources available on dementia care to update clinical practice. Tuesday 22 nd May All day St Helier Hospital This Is Me Shared Learning...
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 to NHS services. In early 2018, Healthwatch Sutton asked residents to complete a short 12 question survey (Take 5) to capture their thoughts on local...
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 more about the services that are available to support them. The two events are: Young Health: A health event for young people aged 25 and under (12th...
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...
