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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
