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Latest E-bulletin
Our E-bulletins let you know what we have been up to and highlights both local and national health and care updates and opportunities.
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Difference of opinion on children's cancer services
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.
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Healthwatch Merton Annual Report 2022-23
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.
We would like to thank everyone who helped us to put people at the heart of health and social care.
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St Helier Managing Director tells us "patients deserve better"
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.
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Local Healthwatch funding 2022-23
Healthwatch England latest report sets out what funding the Healthwatch network has received to carry out its statutory activities in 2022-23.
Find out the key findings from our latest analysis
Find out the key findings from our latest analysis
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GP Patient Survey 2023
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.
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Help shape the London Ambulance Service's five year Strategy (2023 - 2028)
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)
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Our position on patient transport
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.
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Healthwatch Merton Annual Report 2021-22
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.
We would like to thank everyone who helped us to put people at the heart of health and social care.
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Long COVID Snapshot Report 21/22
Our Long COVID snapshot report is ready to share and is based on what we heard from you between August 2021 and November 2021.
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