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Survey highlights problems accessing dental services
Healthwatch Sutton has published a report highlighting problems local people have finding a dentist, and making both routine and emergency appointments.
14 June 2022
News
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Healthwatch England: We need to focus on inequalities to address NHS waiting lists
The current hospital backlog has had a huge impact on many patients waiting for treatment. But if you are a woman, on a low income or from an ethnic minority background, you are more likely to have a worse experience of waiting for care.
14 June 2022
News
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What is Long Covid?
Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.
25 May 2022
Advice and Information
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Support and treatment for Long Covid
It's easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help you find the support and treatment you need.
25 May 2022
Advice and Information
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Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?
25 May 2022
Advice and Information
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How can you find an NHS dentist?
Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you're facing problems.
11 May 2022
Advice and Information
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Our Board Meeting - April 2022
Find out what happened at our Board meeting.
10 May 2022
Report
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Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?
It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.
28 April 2022
Advice and Information
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
14 April 2022
Advice and Information
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What medical support are you entitled to if you're new to the UK?
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.
6 April 2022
Advice and Information
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Patient experience survey - Sutton 2020-2021
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.
17 March 2022
Report
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What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?
Free testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the NHS has ended for most people in England.
25 February 2022
Advice and Information