1. Primary Care Networks - Changing your GP service

    Health and care news -

    The way GPs provide health services is changing. GP surgeries are working together in Primary Care Networks to provide a wider variety of services at a broader range of times in Sutton.

  2. Your COVID-19 stories

    Health and care news -

    Before the lockdown, we created a short survey to find out your views and understand the impact the coronavirus pandemic was having on you, your family and friends. Our new report captures your experiences as the pandemic unfolded in Sutton.

  3. NHS waiting times increase numbers going private, analysis finds

    Health and care news -

    Record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  4. Cost of living issues fuel mental health crisis

    Health and care news -

    New government figures show alarmingly high numbers of people are experiencing moderate to severe depression. The high cost of living is a particular issue.

  5. 'Referrals black hole’ - new findings of people’s experiences of GP referrals

    Health and care news -

    New research from Healthwatch England suggests it can be hard for some people to get a referral from their GP to another NHS service. One in five people they spoke to with a GP referral for specialist care had bounced back to general practice. Healthwatch England are calling for more to be done to understand people’s experience of getting a referral.

  6. Advice from local NHS as junior doctors strike

    Health and care news -

    Junior doctors - hospital doctors who are not consultants - are on strike this week until 7am on Saturday. Local NHS leaders have shared advice about what you should do if you need hospital care.

  7. Government report highlights possible issues with new hospitals

    Health and care news -

    A recent report from the National Audit Office highlights various potential problems with the planned work to refurbish St Helier and build a new emergency hospital in Sutton.

  8. Controversy over children's cancer services

    Health and care news -

    NHS England is promoting a public consultation about changes to the treatment centre for children with cancer that serves South West London. They want the service to move from its current location at the Royal Marsden Hospital, citing safety concerns. Some patients of current service users disagree with this decision and say that the service should remain where it is.

  9. Pharmacists step in to help out overwhelmed GPs

    Health and care news -

    Pharmacists will be able to prescribe treatments for common ailments

  10. Conference aims to improve cancer outcomes for black and ethnic minority people

    Health and care news -

    Conference with speakers and workshops - 3 July, Croydon

  11. St Helier maternity unit criticised by watchdog

    Health and care news -

    CQC assessment highlights shortcomings

  12. Dental charges up again - why we're concerned

    Health and care news -

    Many people can't afford even NHS charges

  13. Report: Experiences during the Covid pandemic

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Before the lockdown, we created a short survey to find out your views and understand the impact the coronavirus pandemic was having on you, your family and friends. Our new report captures your experiences as the pandemic unfolded in Sutton.

  14. Report: Primary school (years 5 & 6) mental wellbeing

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Before the pandemic, we asked nearly 1000 primary school pupils (aged 9-11) about their mental health, and we feel that it is important that their voices are heard.

  15. Report: Accessing dentistry services during Covid-19

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Our report looks at the current dental situation in Sutton as residents told us they struggled to access local NHS dental care.

  16. Report: Experiences in care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    During the pandemic, care homes were on the frontline in the fight to protect people from catching the virus. Our latest report tells the stories of care home residents, their family and friends and staff.

  17. Report: Patient experience accessing GPs

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    This report shares insights from our work done in Sutton to understand patients' experiences of accessing appointments and consultations with their GP practices since March 2020.

  18. Report: problems accessing dental services

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Healthwatch Sutton has published a report highlighting problems local people have finding a dentist, and making both routine and emergency appointments.

  19. Snapshot: Rising cost of living causes worrying health issues

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Healthwatch Sutton surveyed local people about the effect of the cost of living on their physical and mental health.

  20. Report: Need for more Long Covid awareness and support

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    The numbers of people ill with Covid are much lower than they were. But Long Covid remains an issue for many people.

  21. Briefing: cost of living, health and advice

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Both recent government figures and data from Citizens Advice Sutton have made clear the links between the cost of living crisis and poor mental health.

  22. Report: Children's mental health worse since Covid

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    We surveyed over 1,000 Sutton children aged 9 to 11 about their mental health and wellbeing, and compared the results with the same survey conducted just before the pandemic. Their mental health now is worse – over half have had trouble sleeping.