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Save money on prescriptions
The cost of living crisis can make prescriptions hard to afford. But there are ways to reduce costs. Some people can get free prescriptions. And no one needs to pay more than £11 a month.
Advice and Information
Long Covid: helpful resources
More than 1 in 40 people have had Long Covid. Some people don't get a diagnosis, have symptoms for a long time, find it hard to get support or lose hope for the future. These resources can help.
Advice and Information
Briefing: cost of living, health and advice
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.
Healthwatch Sutton report
Report: Need for more Long Covid awareness and support
The numbers of people ill with Covid are much lower than they were. But Long Covid remains an issue for many people.
Healthwatch Sutton report
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Snapshot: Rising cost of living causes worrying health issues
Healthwatch Sutton surveyed local people about the effect of the cost of living on their physical and mental health.
Healthwatch Sutton report
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NHS waiting times increase numbers going private, analysis finds
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.
Health and care news
Fall in patient satisfaction with GPs
The latest GP patient survey shows that overall satisfaction with services has fallen and more people are avoiding making an appointment. Read Healthwatch England's response.
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