1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you're a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. How can you find an NHS dentist?

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you're facing problems.

  3. How to get a NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here's some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  4. Accessing dentistry services during COVID-19

    News -

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

  5. 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.

  6. What medical support are you entitled to if you're new to the UK?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  7. How can you find an NHS dentist?

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you're facing problems.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Dental charges up again - why we're concerned

    Health and care news -

    Many people can't afford even NHS charges

  11. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  12. Care Homes Project Launch Event

    News -

    In October 2018, we officially launched our care homes project.

  13. Dementia 'Pop up' Hubs are coming to Sutton this summer

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    Healthwatch Sutton, Age UK Sutton, Citizens Advice Sutton, Sutton Carers Centre, Alzheimers Society, Riverside Community Association Ltd and Admiral Nurses (Specialist Dementia Nurses) have launched dementia pop up hub.

  14. Care Homes Project Report - Launch Event

    Report -

    In October 2018, we officially launched our care homes project.

  15. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  16. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  17. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  18. Healthwatch Sutton releases second snapshot report taking a close look at health and care services in Sutton

    News -

    Today, we publish a report looking at local people's views and awareness of change in health and social care services in Sutton.

  19. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

    Advice and Information -

    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.