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Controversy over children's cancer services
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.
Health and care news
Help with Long Covid still available
Still not fully recovered 4 weeks or more after having Covid? Help is available.
Health advice
Local NHS responds to our report on children's mental health
Local NHS managers have responded to our recent report highlighting a decline in the mental health of children aged 9-11 since the pandemic.
Healthwatch Sutton news
Report: Children's mental health worse since Covid
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.
Healthwatch Sutton report
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Healthwatch Sutton news
Government report highlights possible issues with new hospitals
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.
Health and care news
Annual Report 2022-23: Together We're Making Health and Social Care Better
Our annual report is published as the NHS faces unprecedented challenges. Staff are working incredibly hard, but many Sutton people tell us they find it hard to access GPs and dentists. St Helier Hospital is in serious disrepair. We've taken action to highlight patients' experiences with dentistry, Long Covid and the cost of living. And we're working with other SW London organisations to make patient's voices heard.
Annual Report
Board minutes
St Helier manager tells us "patients deserve better"
After recent media coverage we wrote to James Blythe, Managing Director at St Helier Hospital. He told us that patients deserve a better hospital environment, and that while they do everything they can to ensure patients get safe and effective care, this relies on workarounds which aren't sustainable.
Healthwatch Sutton news
Responding to concerns about St Helier Hospital
Recent media reports have highlighted serious problems with the ageing buildings at St Helier Hospital. We've raised our concerns with hospital management and will be taking further action.
Healthwatch Sutton news