1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you're a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. How can you find an NHS dentist?

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you're facing problems.

  3. How to get a NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here's some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  4. Accessing dentistry services during COVID-19

    News -

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

  5. 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.

  6. What medical support are you entitled to if you're new to the UK?

    Advice and Information -

    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register with a GP.

  7. How can you find an NHS dentist?

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you're facing problems.

  8. 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.

  9. We’re taking action to improve access to NHS dentists

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    We know from feedback through our website and at community events that many people in Sutton still aren’t able to see an NHS dentist. We have recently been told by a local NHS manager that there are no dentists in Sutton accepting new NHS patients.

    Access to NHS dentists is one of the issues – second only to access to GP services – that most concerns people about local health services. People are also concerned about the cost of dental treatment. Healthwatch Sutton is working with other Healthwatches in South West London and with local NHS bodies to highlight these problems and improve services.

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

    Health and care news -

    Many people can't afford even NHS charges

  11. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  12. Care Homes Project Launch Event

    News -

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

  13. Care Homes Project Report - Launch Event

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

  14. 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.

  15. Enter and View - Crossways Nursing Care Home

    Report -

    In October 2019, we used our statutory powers to 'Enter and View' Crossways Nursing Care Home, as part of our Care Homes Project.

  16. Volunteering Policy

    Report -

    Read our volunteering policy.

  17. Whistleblowing Policy

    Report -

    Read our whistleblowing policy.

  18. Our Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    Last year, Healthwatch Sutton supported over 1,600 people to share their story about health and social care in Sutton.

  19. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what the latest social care guidance means for visits to and from care homes.

  20. Help make a difference to care homes in Sutton

    News -

    Tell us your experience of living, working or visiting a care home in Sutton so we can help make your experience better.

  21. Experiences in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic

    News -

    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 members.

  22. 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.