1. Patient Access Online Now Offers Proxy Access in Merton

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    You can now request to act as a proxy for children, relatives and dependants that you care for using Patient Access in Merton.

  2. World Suicide Prevention Day

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    Did you know September 10th 2019 was World Suicide Prevention day? Healthwatch Merton is supporting this campaign in the borough.

  3. Access free online therapy

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    A new free online therapy service by Big White Wall has been commissioned by the NHS in Merton to enhance the existing mental health support in the borough.

  4. Carers needed to help develop new bereavement service

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    The South West London & St George Mental Health Trust is keen to expand the involvement of all service users and carers in developing their services.

  5. Registering with your GP: a new advice article from Healthwatch England

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  6. Merton charity launch new app to tackle anxiety in teens

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    stem4 Merton, the award winning teenage mental health charity has launched their new app Clear Fear aimed to help children and young people manage anxiety.

  7. Have your say on the new sexual health strategy for Merton

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    Help inform the direction the Council's Public Health department when commissioning sexual health services.

  8. New mindfulness-based chemsex recovery programme from Spectra

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    Spectra have launched a new Mindfulness-Based Chemsex Recovery Programme for gay and bisexual men (cis and trans) and men who have sex with men.

  9. Are you interested in health research?

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    Two national coordinating centres at the National Institute for Health Research are currently looking for members of the public to join their national and regional committees.

  10. Have your say on implementing the NHS Long Term Plan

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    The NHS Long Term Plan included suggested legislative changes to help implement the plan faster and more effectively.

  11. People regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements

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    Almost 7 million people who have used health or social care services, in the last five years, have had concerns about their care but never raised them.

  12. New website to give essential information about services in native tongue

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    Healthwatch Merton is pleased to see the launch of a free website for anyone new to living in London, who doesn’t speak English as a first language.

  13. Merton Health and Care Plan

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    This plan has been published as a discussion document and has used the ideas generated during an event held in November 2018.

  14. Coronavirus Volunteer Workforce in Merton

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    Merton Voluntary Service Council (MVSC) is working with the voluntary sector in the borough to mobilise a volunteer taskforce to help isolated households and those at risk from COVID-19.

  15. COVID-19 latest restrictions and temporary changes at our neighbouring hospital

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    COVID-19 latest restrictions and temporary changes at our surrounding hospitals

  16. Support from One You Merton during COVID-19

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    One You Merton have recently adapted their services so that they support people as well as possible under the current governmental restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  17. Heart and Minds Goes Online!

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    Hearts and Minds go online with digital hangouts open to any 14-25 year olds with experience of mental health difficulties, regardless of where you are in the UK or whether you’ve previously attended one of their groups.

  18. Support from community organisations during COVID-19

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    Community organisations continue to support Merton's residents during this time.

  19. NHS test and trace – opportunities for fraud

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    How to avoid scams related to the NHS Track and Trace service.

  20. Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. You can help improve care in Merton by joining our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare.

  21. Help the NHS and your local community this winter by sharing your views about the flu vaccination

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    Are you from a BAME (Black, Asian, minority ethnic) community and living in the borough Merton?
    If yes, South West London CCG would love to hear from you to help shape their community messages around the winter flu vaccine.

  22. Become a Community Champion and help keep COVID-19 out of Merton

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    Do you want to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by sharing clear and consistent messages? Register to become a COVID-19 Community Champion!

  23. Looking After Yourselves

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    A range of resources and information to help you look after yourself.

  24. NHS General Dental Services

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    NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention and control requirements in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

  25. CQC - Developing our future strategy

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    Care Quality Commission as part of developing their next strategy are sharing their latest thinking on a range of key areas.

  26. Latest E-bulletin

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    Our E-bulletins let you know what we have been up to and highlights both local and national health and care updates and opportunities.

  27. Your Care, Your Way

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    Help make sure more people get healthcare information in the way they need it.

  28. Our position on patient transport

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    Getting to healthcare appointments can be impossible for some people – especially those who cannot travel or afford it. Find out what we’ve recommended decision-makers do to improve the situation.

  29. Help shape the London Ambulance Service's five year Strategy (2023 - 2028)

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    London Ambulance Service (LAS) have asked Healthwatch Merton to gather feedback on what we think their priorities should be for their next strategy (2023 - 2028)

  30. GP Patient Survey 2023

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    In early January, NHS England will invite around 2.4 million randomly selected people registered with GP practices to answer a GP Patient Survey questionnaire about their experiences.

  31. St Helier Managing Director tells us "patients deserve better"

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    After recent media coverage; Pete Flavell Chief Executive Officer Healthwatch Sutton on behalf of both Healthwatch Merton and Healthwatch Sutton 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.

  32. Difference of opinion on children's cancer services

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    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.