1. Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

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    Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

  2. Extra GP appointments are available for busy Sutton patients this winter

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    Sutton residents can now see an NHS GP more conveniently this winter, with appointments available 8 'til 8, 7 days a week.

  3. Healthwatch Network reveals top priorities for 2019

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    To mark the start of 2019, Healthwatch England is today publishing our annual network priorities list – setting out the key health and care topics our local teams will be working on over the year ahead.

  4. Passionate about health and the local community? We're recruiting for health champions

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    Healthwatch Sutton, working in partnership with Community Action Sutton, is in its second year of delivering a programme of health champions.

  5. People's real-life experiences of NHS and social care set out in new report to MPs

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    In his first annual report to Parliament as Chair of Healthwatch, Sir Robert Francis looks beyond health and social care performance statistics to explore how people are experiencing care day-to-day across England.

  6. Treating minor health conditions is changing

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    Minor health conditions are conditions that can be treated through self care.

  7. Sutton GP Surgery rated Inadequate

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    A Sutton practice has been rated as Inadequate overall by the Care Quality Commission.

  8. Have you called South West London and St Georges Trust Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) Contact Centre?

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    If you’ve used the Trust Contact Centre, we want to hear from you.

  9. Care Homes Project Launch Event

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    In October 2018, we officially launched our care homes project.

  10. Survey of 5000 young people shows that 25% have felt lonely in the last month

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    Today we publish what we found when we asked 5000 young people about their at their mental health needs.

  11. NHS wants to hear people’s views on Epsom and St Helier Hospitals

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    The NHS in Surrey Downs, Sutton and Merton is looking at the challenges faced by Epsom and St Helier hospitals.

  12. 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

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    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 want health and care in England to look like.

  13. Community Health Champions

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    Healthwatch Sutton has been working on a pilot project, funded by Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group, to recruit, train and support community health champions.

  14. CQC cancels registration of Wallington’s Tordarrach Nursing Home

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    A nursing home in the London borough of Sutton has had its registration cancelled by the Care Quality Commission - effectively closing it down.

  15. Tell us your story about mental health during pregnancy

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    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.

  16. Improving healthcare together 2020 - 2030 is seeking public feedback

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    Improving Healthcare Together 2020 - 2030 are running engagement events for patients to learn more and share their thoughts. 

  17. Dementia 'Pop up' Hubs are coming to Sutton this summer

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    Healthwatch Sutton, Age UK Sutton, Citizens Advice Sutton, Sutton Carers Centre, Alzheimers Society, Riverside Community Association Ltd and Admiral Nurses (Specialist Dementia Nurses) have launched dementia pop up hub.

  18. Healthwatch Sutton, Sutton CVS and Sutton CCG to run health awareness events in April

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    Healthwatch Sutton, Sutton CVS and Sutton CCG to run health awareness events in April to allow local residents to learn more about the services that are available to support them.

  19. Health Support and Voluntary Groups invited to have your say on Sutton Health and Care Programme

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    The Sutton Health & Care Programme Team have been working to integrate services for Sutton residents.

  20. We want you to take 5 and let us know what you think of Sutton services

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    We have launched a new way to feedback your thoughts and awareness of services in Sutton.

  21. Healthwatch Sutton Annual General Meeting 2019

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    We will be hosting our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 29th August 2019, from 2pm - 3:30pm at Granfers Community Centre, SM1 3AA.

  22. South West London Clinical Conference - April 2019

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    We ensured that patients' voices were heard at South West London Health and Care Partnership's Clinical Conference on 30th April 2019.

  23. Sutton practice jumps from Inadequate to Good

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    The Care Quality Commission has rated Sutton's Dr Hafeez and Partner practice as Good overall. Previously it was in special measures and rated Inadequate.

  24. 69% of expectant/recent mums did not receive enough information about their mental wellbeing

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    Today, we publish what we found when we asked over 300 expectant and recent mums, as well as their partners, about their experiences of services and views concerning their mental wellbeing.

  25. Healthwatch Sutton shortlisted for national award

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    Healthwatch Sutton has been nominated for a national award by Healthwatch England for 'Helping more people to have their say' on children and young people's mental health.

  26. Healthwatch Sutton Newsletter - Autumn 2019

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    Welcome to our Autumn 2019 newsletter!

  27. Improving health and care for Sutton residents

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    A major plan to improve the health and care of residents in Sutton has been launched.

  28. Healthwatch Sutton receives highly commended recognition at national awards

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    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Sutton has been recognised as highly commended for 'Helping more people to have their say' at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  29. Tell us what you think of Sutton services

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    Can you spare 5 minutes to let us know what you think about health and social care services in Sutton?

  30. High risk of flu in Sutton as only 44% of 'at risk' adults are protected against virus

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    In Sutton, doctors are encouraging 'at risk' adults, such as pregnant women and those with long-term conditions to get their flu jabs this winter.

  31. Healthcare professionals encourage those over 65 in Sutton to get their flu jab before temperatures drop!

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    In Sutton, doctors are encouraging those aged 65 and over to get their flu jab this winter.

  32. Speak up and help improve social care in Sutton

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    We all value social care support, but let's make it even better this year. Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made locally, in our online survey. #SpeakUp2020.

  33. Have your say on Epsom & St Helier proposals

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    Your local NHS is consulting on proposals to invest in both Epsom and St Helier hospitals to build a new specialist emergency care hospital at Epsom, St Helier or Sutton hospital.

  34. Help design a GP service that works for you

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    Share your views with us and make a difference to your local GP service. You'll also be in with a chance to win £100 worth of vouchers!

  35. Healthwatch Sutton Newsletter - Spring 2020

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    Hello and welcome to our Spring 2020 newsletter!

  36. The Healthwatch Sutton team is working from home

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    Following an official Government announcement on Monday 16th March, the Healthwatch Sutton team will be working remotely until further notice.

  37. We're here to help during this difficult time

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    Our job at Healthwatch is simple. We're here to help make health and social care work better for you. During this challenging time this role has never been more important.

  38. Covid-19: a response from Sutton's Voluntary and Community Sector

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    Published 19/03/2020

  39. Your community needs you - NHS calls for volunteer army

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    Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.

  40. Help for people with diabetes during Ramadan fast - and take extra care this year, says Diabetes UK and Mosque leaders

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    The holy month of Ramadan begins on Thursday 23rd April, when many members of the Muslim community across London will be fasting during daylight hours.

  41. COVID-19 voluntary and community sector appeal

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    Joint statement from: Alison Navarro, CEO Community Action Sutton, Anita Maulin, CEO Volunteer Centre Sutton, Nicola Upton, CEO Age UK Sutton, Rachael MacLeod, CEO Sutton Carers Centre & Judith Armstrong, Scheme Manager, Home-Start Sutton

  42. Hello from Healthwatch Sutton!

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    First and foremost, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well.