1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. Support from community organisations during COVID-19

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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!

  12. Looking After Yourselves

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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Your Care, Your Way

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

  16. 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.

  17. 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)

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.