1. Do you need help getting to hospital in Merton?

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    If you visited hospital recently, how did you get there? Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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)

  7. 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.

  8. 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.