31.03.2020
Covid-19 – accessible information for organisations serving the community.
To help organisations working with the most vulnerable members of our community, we’ve curated a set of links to important information about Covid-19. New information is being issued daily. The most up-to-date information can be found at Gov.uk, where you can also find lots of other resources such as how people can access financial help....
View article19.03.2020
Keeping calm and carrying on : How Healthwatch Croydon is working in response to the coronavirus outbreak
Following recent government announcements, Healthwatch Croydon is taking all necessary precautions concerning the coronavirus outbreak. We are aiming to maintain services to receive your views and experiences and share them to influence change in health and social care. Gordon, Yinka, Robyn and Jeet are working with the local leadership board and Help & Care headquarters...
View article18.03.2020
COVID-19 Update from Healthwatch Croydon
In these current uncertain times the Healthwatch Croydon team is working remotely, and therefore we will not be able to spend any time out in the community. We know a lot of residents in Croydon will be feeling unsettled and anxious and we urge you to take on board government advise and guidance. One of...
View article12.02.2020
Young Peoples’ Experiences of Mental Health in Croydon, read the report
In the summer of 2019, Healthwatch Croydon produced a report working with students enrolled on a T-Level course at Croydon College. They selected to find out what mental health challenges young people faced from a peer to peer perspective, from the analysis of both data we were able to find out what the core issues...
View article06.02.2020
Croydon CCG publishes new Health and Care Plan
Croydon CCG has also published details of the new Health and Care Plan 2020, the new plan coincides with national NHS objectives to: Focus on prevention and proactive care: supporting people to stay well, manage their own health and maintain their wellbeing by making sure they can get help early. Unlock the power of...
View article05.02.2020
New Report Release: Croydon residents share their views about the South West London NHS CCG merger
Croydon residents share their views about the South West London merger NHS Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group is to merge into South West London NHS Clinical Commissioning Group from 1 April 2020 in line with NHS Long Term Plam New structures at South West London, Croydon and neighbourhood level create opportunites for patient voice to be...
View article24.10.2019
Croydon CCG to merge with South West London CCG
If you were not yet aware that our local CCG will be merging with South West London CCG, then we have all the information you need to get informed. The clinical commissioning group plays a vital role in procuring our local NHS services, so this merger will impact Croydon residents. Find out more about this...
View article24.10.2019
Croydon residents influence presentation of new Health and Care Plan
Croydon’s CCG in recent months has put out plans about a proposal for a new Health and Care Plan under the branding of the ‘One Croydon Initiative’, which will affect the residents of Croydon. The plan will focus on providing a more integrated care plan with a focus on preventative care. From publically issued documents...
View article19.09.2019
New Report | Insights from the BME community about wellness and services to support this
Find out what Croydon’s BME community had to say about their emotional wellness as well as the idea of a possible wellness centre in Croydon city centre, published today. Read our press release: Croydon’s BME community would welcome easy access to wellness Read the report: Insights from the BME community about wellness and services to...
View article09.09.2019
Our public survey is live! Let us know how we are doing.
It’s that time of year again when Healthwatch Croydon want to find out from Croydon’s communities how we as your local Healthwach in Croydon is doing. Feedback to us on things like future areas to focus on, how you found out about us, and how we can improve. Complete the survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWCroydonPublicSurvey2019
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