1. Adult Social Care Consultation on Cuts to Services

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    Merton Council ran a consultation exercise about how, and from where, they aim to achieve the 2016/17 proposed cuts of £5.06 million to be implemented in 2016-17.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Healthwatch Merton Annual report 2019-2020

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    Our 2019/20 Annual Report

  5. 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.

  6. Out of sight – who cares?: Restraint, segregation and seclusion review

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    Looks at the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care services for people with a mental health condition, a learning disability or autistic people.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch Merton annual report 2020-2021

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    Healthwatch Merton Annual report (2020-2021) – June 2021

  9. ‘what is working well’

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    The key focus of this snapshot report is to share ‘what is working well’



  10. 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.

  11. Your Care, Your Way

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

  12. Long COVID Snapshot Report 21/22

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    Our Long COVID snapshot report is ready to share and is based on what we heard from you between August 2021 and November 2021.

  13. Healthwatch Merton Annual Report 2021-22

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    Healthwatch Merton Annual report (2021-2022)

    We would like to thank everyone who helped us to put people at the heart of health and social care.

  14. Healthwatch Merton Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch Merton Annual report (2022-2023)

    We would like to thank everyone who helped us to put people at the heart of health and social care.

  15. Healthwatch Merton Annual Report 2023-24

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    Healthwatch Merton Annual Report (2023-2024)

    We would like to thank everyone who helped us to put people at the heart of health and social care.

  16. Polish and Eastern European needs assessment

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    The needs assessment conducted by The Polish Family Association (PFA) and Healthwatch Merton, focuses on the Polish and Eastern European (EE) community, aimed to investigate the disparities in healthcare for these populations within the Borough of Merton. The assessment engaged 176 individuals attending PFA services through surveys alongside five focus groups and two in-depth interviews with healthcare professionals.

  17. Polish and Eastern European needs assessment

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    The needs assessment conducted by The Polish Family Association (PFA) and Healthwatch Merton, focuses on the Polish and Eastern European (EE) community, aimed to investigate the disparities in healthcare for these populations within the Borough of Merton.

  18. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  19. 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.

  20. 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)