1. Our work

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    Interested in what we've been working on? Take a look at our past and present project reports.

  2. What's your experience of remote consultations & digital prescriptions?

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the majority of GP consultations to take place remotely, as well as an increase in electronic prescriptions. We asked patients about their recent experiences of these services to find out how they are working.

  3. Delivering mental health care that works for our communities

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    Much has been written about the impacts of the pandemic, and the challenges the NHS has faced over the past 14 months. We know that there are important lessons to be learnt and that the effects will be felt for some time to come.

  4. Report: Experiences during the Covid pandemic

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    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.

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

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    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.

  6. Report: Accessing dentistry services during Covid-19

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

  7. Report: Experiences in care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic

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    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.

  8. Report: Patient experience accessing GPs

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    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.

  9. Report: problems accessing dental services

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    Healthwatch Sutton has published a report highlighting problems local people have finding a dentist, and making both routine and emergency appointments.

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

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

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

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

  12. Briefing: cost of living, health and advice

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    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.

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

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    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.