1. Healthwatch Sutton release snapshot report looking at health and social care services in Sutton.

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    The last 12 months has been a period of planning and implementing significant changes to services in Sutton, especially regarding potential changes to NHS services.

  2. We're linking up Healthwatches across South West London

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    The NHS has changed its structures. Healthcare was planned by borough-level CCGs. Now these have merged into larger ICSs - SW London Healthwatches are coordinating our work to match.

  3. Children’s mental health in crisis - we're responding locally

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    Recent research has revealed serious problems in care for children’s mental health.

  4. 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.

  5. Responding to concerns about St Helier Hospital

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    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.

  6. St Helier manager tells us "patients deserve better"

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    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.

  7. We're ten years old!

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    We celebrated our anniversary on 14 July.

  8. Local NHS responds to our report on children's mental health

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    Local NHS managers have responded to our recent report highlighting a decline in the mental health of children aged 9-11 since the pandemic.

  9. Mental health managers respond to our recent report

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    We have received a response to our report from South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, which provides mental health care in Sutton.

  10. Children's mental health: the action we're taking

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    We're pushing for change after our worrying report from the autumn.

  11. We're working to make GPs more accessible to disabled people

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    Our project aims to improve GP services for those with specific communication needs.

  12. Help us improve local health and care services: become a trustee

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    We're looking for people to become trustees of Healthwatch Sutton and help provide strategic direction for our work.

  13. Tell us about your experience of GP services

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    We want to get an up-to-date picture of what's happening in local GP surgeries. Please complete our survey.

  14. Improving GP access for disabled people - update

    Healthwatch Sutton news -

    We're working on a project to improve access to GPs for certain groups of disabled people.

  15. Report: Experiences during the Covid pandemic

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Before the lockdown, we created a short survey to find out your views and understand the impact the coronavirus pandemic was having on you, your family and friends. Our new report captures your experiences as the pandemic unfolded in Sutton.

  16. Report: Primary school (years 5 & 6) mental wellbeing

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Before the pandemic, we asked nearly 1000 primary school pupils (aged 9-11) about their mental health, and we feel that it is important that their voices are heard.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Report: Patient experience accessing GPs

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    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.

  20. 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.

  21. Snapshot: Rising cost of living causes worrying health issues

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    Healthwatch Sutton surveyed local people about the effect of the cost of living on their physical and mental health.

  22. Report: Need for more Long Covid awareness and support

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    The numbers of people ill with Covid are much lower than they were. But Long Covid remains an issue for many people.

  23. Briefing: cost of living, health and advice

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    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.

  24. Report: Children's mental health worse since Covid

    Healthwatch Sutton report -

    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.