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The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating. -
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Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help. -
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Londoners are being urged to take part in a national priority study called PANORAMIC. -
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here's some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services. -
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Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change. -
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Free testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the NHS has ended for most people in England. -
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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you're facing problems. -
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Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? -
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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. -
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Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support. -
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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. -
Healthwatch Sutton report -
Healthwatch Sutton has published a report highlighting problems local people have finding a dentist, and making both routine and emergency appointments. -
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From Friday 1 July, major changes have taken place in NHS organisation. The aim is to bring together staff from local councils and the NHS, including GP teams and hospitals, to work more effectively together to plan and deliver local services. -
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Many people are concerned about accessing local services such as GPs and dentists. The pandemic has highlighted longstanding health inequalities and increased hospital waiting lists. Our annual report highlights the difference we've made in Sutton. -
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Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need. -
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Before the pandemic, Healthwatch England asked people about their experiences of getting mental health support. Three years on, they looked at what has changed and the questions the NHS needs to answer. -
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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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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. -
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Our trustees meet every two months to discuss our work. -
Healthwatch Sutton report -
Healthwatch Sutton surveyed local people about the effect of the cost of living on their physical and mental health. -
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Our trustees meet every two months to discuss our work. -
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Our accounts for last year are now available. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. This article by Healthwatch England provides some tips. -
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New government figures show alarmingly high numbers of people are experiencing moderate to severe depression. The high cost of living is a particular issue. -
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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. -
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New research from Healthwatch England suggests it can be hard for some people to get a referral from their GP to another NHS service. One in five people they spoke to with a GP referral for specialist care had bounced back to general practice. Healthwatch England are calling for more to be done to understand people’s experience of getting a referral. -
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Junior doctors - hospital doctors who are not consultants - are on strike this week until 7am on Saturday. Local NHS leaders have shared advice about what you should do if you need hospital care.