1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. PPG Best Practice Guide

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    A guide to Patient Participation Groups (PPGs), with ideas, suggestions, templates and more.

  3. Strategies for improving GP services in Merton

    Report -

    We produced a report from research carried out locally with patients that would identify improvements, ideas and solutions for GP services.

  4. Enter and View Report Jupiter Ward

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    Three Healthwatch Merton Enter and View Authorised Representatives carried out the visit to the Jupiter Ward at Springfield University Hospital. Here are the results.

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

    News -

    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. Have your say on implementing the NHS Long Term Plan

    News -

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

  7. COVID-19 Snapshot Survey Analysis

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    At Healthwatch Merton we continue to work with our local council, NHS and other service providers to help them understand the needs of their communities in these challenging times.

  8. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  9. ‘what is working well’

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



  10. 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.

  11. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.