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Join Healthwatch this February for 'Share for Better' Care Week

Get involved in a national week of action to help more people have a stronger voice in their care.

Public feedback about NHS and social care support helps services spot problems, identify what's working well, and areas for improvement. However, 60% of people have never given feedback on care. You can help change this by supporting Share for Better Care Week, which begins on 24 February 2025.

To get involved - Click here

Patient experience library 

The Patient Experience Library is an online portal that has all the patient experience evidence, coming from national patient surveys, patient voice organisations, health charities, academic institutions, policy think tanks and more, in one place with free search and unlimited downloads.  

Customised versions enable you to create your own library for your own needs. 

Do you know of a report on patient experience that patients and professionals should be reading?

If you do, and you'd like it uploaded to the Patient Experience Library send an email to info@patientlibrary.net 

To access the Patient Experience Library - Click here

Looking After Yourselves - services, courses, things to do and more

Wellbeing for New Parents Workshop at The Acacia Family Hub

A friendly wellbeing workshop suitable for new or expecting parents/caregivers

The workshop covers topics including:

- Managing your wellbeing in the transition from pregnancy to baby
- Expectations vs. reality and how these impact the way you may feel
- Relationships and communication
- Self-care
- Coping strategies

Date: Monday, February 10th 2025

Time: 13:00 -14:30 

Location: Acacia Family Hub centre

To know more - Click here

Living well with Pain Online Wellbeing Workshop

A free NHS Wellbeing Workshop run by Wellbeing Practitioners from Merton Talking Therapies.

Date: Tuesday, 18th February 2025

Time: 14:00 - 15:30 

To know more - Click here

Please note:

This Free Wellbeing workshop is ONLY for residents of the London Borough of Merton or those registered with a Merton GP who are over the age of 18

Coping with Stress - Online Wellbeing Workshop

This workshop focusses on the importance of managing stress effectively and identifying the physical and psychological impacts of stress.

Date: Tuesday, 25th of March

Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm 

To know more - Click here

Please note:

This Free Wellbeing workshop is ONLY for residents of the London Borough of Merton or those registered with a Merton GP who are over the age of 18

Creative Wellbeing Workshops by the Wimbledon Guild

Start your new year by developing healthy habits that melt away stress and lift your mood. Once you enrol, you can come to as many sessions as you like.

Their free guided workshops combine creative activities with self-care and relaxation. You’ll build a personal toolbox that helps you bring more of these feelings to your daily life.

These free workshops are open to people from Black and Asian ethnic groups, refugees and those seeking asylum. They are led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and counsellor.

**Sessions take place every Thursday from 12.30pm, and finish on Thursday 13th March.

Who can attend these workshops?

Adults aged 18+ who live, work or study in Merton and meet the criteria in the description above.

Where do they take place?

WG Morden, 3-4 Crown Parade, Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5DA.

** Please note, these workshops are not drop-ins.

To know more call 020 8296 0030 or send an email to counselling@wimbledonguild.co.uk

Can help to connect you to the support you need in your community.

If you, or someone you know, needs help please email help@mertoncommunityhub.org.uk or call 0208 066 4086, between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

For more info, Click Here

Help with the cost of living - The cost of living is an urgent problem for many Merton residents.

For guidance and support, please Click Here

Other News/Reports/Opportunities and Other Bulletins

"Pay or stick it out?" Annette's dentistry dilemma

People consistently tell us how they struggle to get NHS dental care.

Annette's is one such story. She faced hard decisions about her dental care, and her experience highlights why fundamental reform of NHS dentistry is needed to make it more accessible and affordable.

To read more - Click here

From hospital to home: Improving patient discharge

Every winter, the NHS is under pressure to free up beds. However, getting hospital discharge wrong can harm both patients and services. We look at what people have told us about leaving hospital, and the lessons the NHS can learn to improve the support patients get.

To read more - Click here

A pain to complain: Why it’s time to fix the NHS complaints process.

Our new report warns people face many barriers to making a complaint about NHS healthcare.

To download this Healthwatch England report - Click here