Welcome to the Annual Survey edition
of our Newsletter!
'Annual Survey edition?' we hear you say. Yes! This issue of our newsletter we'll be taking every opportunity to plug our 2018 Annual Survey (by the way, did you know it only takes 5 minutes to complete?).
We'll also be catching you up on the latest healthcare service developments in Wandsworth, and will be looking back at highlights from our recent Assembly.
And as we didn't want you to miss out, we've flagged up a number of opportunities for you to 'Have Your Say' on local services.
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Auf wiedersehen, Donald!
The Healthwatch Wandsworth Executive Board recently said 'farewell' to Donald Roy after 5 years, during which time Donald shared many unique insights and extensive knowledge. We'd like to say a huge 'thank you' to him for his input and dedication over the years.
We're happy to say that it's not quite 'goodbye' yet, as Donald will now be taking up the role of Healthwatch Governor for St George's. We'll see you around Donald!
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Have you taken it yet?
Have you taken it yet?
Have you taken it yet?
We're pumped about our Annual Survey! It's one of the main ways that we find out what you really think about health and social care services in our area.
But time is running out! Our Annual Survey closes on the 31st March, so now's the time to tell us what's on your mind when it comes to local health, social and mental health services - what works for you and what could be done better.
It'll take just over 5 minutes to complete and we'll keep your details confidential unless you decide you'd like to be entered into our Prize Draw!!!
Don't delay - click here to take our Annual Survey today!
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 If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be? This is a thought-provoking question that many people have considered at some point. A similar conundrum was put to those that attended our Assembly back in February, when the Participation People asked them to prioritise what they thought was most important when it comes to services for children and young people. They later shared with us what young people themselves had to say on the subject!
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2018 Annual Survey
In case you weren't aware, our Annual Survey is available for you to share your views with us up until the 31st March (take our Annual Survey).
Key Health Issues in Early Years
The London Assembly Health Committee has launched an investigation into health and well-being for children under the age of five in London and would like to reduce health inequalities through the development of a new Healthy Early Years London Programme. They would like your views on these proposals.
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Wandsworth Council's Plans for Homecare Services
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 Are you a home care service user or do you know or care for someone who is?
Wandsworth Borough Council will be making changes to the way it buys home care services from care agencies in future and they especially want to hear from people who use the services, or from family, friends and carers who rely on them.
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Wandsworth's Preventative Services Survey
The Council is reviewing those services delivered by voluntary organisations in the local community that provide support for people with health and social care needs.
To help them decide what should be provided going forward, they would like to hear from people who use the services now, or who think they may need them in the future.
Find out how you can have your say.
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Patient Engagement Opportunities at St George's.
One of the research teams at St George's hospital is offering 3 potential patient/public involvement opportunities to hospital users who have experience of, or an interest in, infection, use of antibiotics and/or resistance to antibiotics.
For more information on all of the opportunities, click to keep reading or contact Cristina Suarez - email csuarezf@sgul.ac.uk. Alternatively, call 020 8725 5460 or 07580 280 504 (Mondays or Tuesdays, 10am to 4:30pm).
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Diabetes in Primary Care Workshop - 26 March
The NHS will be running a Diabetes Workshop on the 26 March to find out what people think about how diabetes services are delivered in primary care, and how they could be improved.
The workshop is aimed at people with Diabetes or healthcare professionals who work with them and will be held in Wimbledon (SW19 1RH).
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Anything you'd like to tell us?
We're keen to hear about all your experiences with health, social or mental health care services in Wandsworth, so please get in touch and tell us what you think.
We're interested in all kinds of experiences, good and bad. What you tell us really does make a difference.
Phone - 020 8516 7767
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