News and reports

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Read advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about looking after yourself during the pandemic.

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.