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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.
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Difference of opinion on children's cancer services
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.
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St Helier Managing Director tells us "patients deserve better"
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.
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GP Patient Survey 2023
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.
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Help shape the London Ambulance Service's five year Strategy (2023 - 2028)
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)
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Our position on patient transport
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.
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CQC - Developing our future strategy
Care Quality Commission as part of developing their next strategy are sharing their latest thinking on a range of key areas.
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NHS General Dental Services
NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention and control requirements in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Become a Community Champion and help keep COVID-19 out of Merton
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!
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