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Doctors in Sutton are urging patients to visit their pharmacist at the first signs of an illness this winter, after it was revealed that many are unaware of the expert healthcare advice they offer.

In Sutton, doctors are encouraging 'at risk' adults, such as pregnant women and those with long-term conditions to get their flu jab this winter.

In Sutton, doctors are encouraging those aged 65 and over to get their flu jab this winter. Officials are warning that in cold temperatures, people over 65 are at greater risk of suffering from the flu.

Can you spare 5 minutes to let Healthwatch know what you think about health and social care services in Sutton?

Around 3-5% of infants have an allergy to a protein found in cow's milk and some of these infants require a specialist infant milk or a maternal milk free diet if mum is breastfeeding.

Over the past year we have been looking at what's important for health and care in Sutton, what the local challenges are and how, by working more closely together, we can make a real difference to our local residents.

NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (Sutton CCG) invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Governing bodies of the six south west London CCGs all agreed to proceed with discussions to potentially merge into a single CCG for south west London. The six CCGs in south west London are: Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.

Sutton CCG is urging residents to take care of themselves during the current hot weather.

Jane Pettifer, Assistant Director of Quality at NHS Sutton CCG has been shortlisted for the national NHS Parliamentary Awards for her outstanding contribution the NHS in Sutton following her success in the regional awards.

Almost a million children are affected by domestic abuse across the UK every year*. Two-thirds of child protection plans in Sutton have a domestic abuse element.**

Your local pharmacy can offer health advice and medicines for a wide range of common health problems. Many pharmacies are open over the May bank holidays.

Valentine’s Day for most people is a celebration of love, but for some it can be a more sinister time. In the UK, young people aged between 16 and 24 year olds are more likely to experience domestic abuse than any other age group.

GPs in Sutton are calling on older residents to get their free flu vaccine as soon as possible.

At times life can be difficult and it can be especially difficult at this time of year when you have to go back to school, college or university after the Christmas and New Year break.

Doctors in Sutton are urging patients to visit their pharmacist at the first signs of an illness this winter, after it was revealed that many are unaware of the expert healthcare advice they offer.

For many, spending quality time with family and friends is a key part of the Christmas season. But for some this is not something to look forward to as it means spending more time with those who make their lives miserable.

Sutton residents can now see an NHS GP more conveniently this winter, with appointments available 8 'til 8, seven days a week.

Your local pharmacy can offer health advice and medicines for a wide range of common health problems. Many pharmacies are open over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Please see below operating hours for Sutton GP Hubs over the Christmas and New Year period. GP Hubs offer extra GP and nurse appointments to residents registered with a Sutton GP.

As last minute gifts and tasty treats are topping shopping lists this week, health and care organisations across Sutton are reminding people to stock up on their medication in time for the festive break.

Today, Wednesday, 21 November 2018, we held the first Sutton Perinatal and Infant Health Mental Health (PIMH) Conference for health and care professionals across Sutton.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats facing us today and the overuse or misuse of antibiotics is making the problem worse.

Doctors in Sutton are urging parents to vaccinate their toddlers against the flu this winter.

Tackling domestic abuse is one of the priorities of The Sutton Plan. This includes ensuring that anyone experiencing abuse can access the help they need as early as possible.

NHS Sutton CCG is supporting the Healthy London Partnership and NHS England London campaign #AskAboutAsthma to help improve the lives of those living with asthma in Sutton.

NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (Sutton CCG) invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 12 September 2018.

Your local pharmacy can offer health advice and medicines for a wide range of common health problems. Many pharmacies are open over the August bank holiday weekend.

We are holding a series of public discussion events with local communities about making sure the very best quality of care is available, that it is sustainable into the future ,from buildings which are fit for purpose.

Almost a million children are affected by domestic abuse across the UK every year*. Two thirds of child protection plans in Sutton have a domestic abuse element.

Sutton CCG is urging residents to take care of themselves during the current hot weather.

As part of NHS Sutton CCG's celebrations for the NHS 70th Birthday this July, we are holding a "health hub" on Saturday, 28 July between 10am and 4pm on Sutton High Street.

A major new report published today based on a survey of local residents reveals the public perception of domestic abuse and the urgent need to tackle it.

Staff from NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group attended a prestigious national celebration at Westminster Abbey today to mark the 70th birthday of the NHS.

Local Sutton organisations come together to create dementia pop up hubs for those living with dementia and their carers, family and friends.

A Sutton scheme to help people living in care homes receive quick and effective treatment if they need to go into hospital in an emergency is to be rolled out across England.

Clinical Commissioning Groups to consider next steps in improving healthcare in Surrey Downs, Sutton and Merton

The NHS is turning 70 on 5 July 2018. At Sutton CCG, we are marking the occasion by celebrating the achievements of the NHS and looking at the future of healthcare in our borough.

Your local pharmacy can offer health advice and medicines for a wide range of common health problems. Many pharmacies are open over the May Day bank holidays.

Dementia is one of the biggest health and social challenge we face. With one person diagnosed with dementia every three minutes in the UK, almost everyone knows someone affected but too many people face the condition alone.

New and expectant mums in Sutton will soon have access to specialist mental health community services, thanks to funding secured by South West London Health and Care Partnership.

Every year, thousands of people across the UK take part in Mental Health Awareness Week, which creates an opportunity for each of us to think about Mental Health and Wellbeing.

NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group's Governing Body has agreed to directly award an interim, transitional contract for Sutton Community Services to the Sutton Health and Care Provider Alliance.

Sutton GP Services have launched their website.

Easter opening times for local pharmacies are now available

NHS Sutton CCG is encouraging residents to respond to a national public consultation launched by NHS England on reducing prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for 33 minor, short-term health concerns.

Interested in a healthier you in 2018?

NHS Sutton CCG is reviewing how accessible the Community Musculo-skeletal service is for Sutton's diverse communities

NHS Sutton CCG are encouraging Sutton residents to have their say on which pharmacy services are important to them

The Emergency Department (A&E) at Epsom and St Helier Hospital is extremely busy today.

As last minute gifts and tasty treats are topping shopping lists this week, health and care organisations across Sutton are reminding people to stock up on their medication in time for the festive break.

Please click for operating hours for Sutton GP Hubs over the Christmas and New Year period.

Many pharmacies will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period - check which ones will be open

Sutton CCG is encouraging local residents to say a quick hello, offer a friendly cup of tea or lend a hand to a neighbour with a disability as part of international day of persons with disabilities (December 3).

The Stay Well This Winter campaign is a joint initiative from NHS England and Public Health England, to help people with long-term health conditions and those over 65 prepare for winter and ward off common winter illnesses

Sutton CCG is reviewing how accessible Muscular Skeletal services are for Sutton's diverse communities.

NHS Sutton CCG is urging residents who smoke to get the help they need to quit on World COPD Day, Wednesday 15 November.

Autumn is here and it's time for those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their families and stay well this winter with a free flu vaccination.

A hairy upper lip is preferable to a stiff upper lip as part of Movember, the annual awareness campaign highlighting men's health.

We are reviewing areas of prescribing where prescribed medicines could be restricted or no longer recommended for routine prescribing.

Responses to a survey about the formation of a Central Sutton Health Centre are now available

The six Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in South West London have agreed to establish a 'Committees in Common' to make decisions as a group of CCGs together.

Sutton Homes of Care vanguard has been recognised for improving care for care home residents as they move between hospitals and care homes.

Make sure you stay well this winter!

NHS Sutton CCG is supporting residents and families with lupus during October as part of lupus awareness month. Lupus is a painful, debilitating condition in which a person's immune system malfunctions and attacks healthy tissues, cells and organs.

A new Stop Smoking London Helpline service, funded and supported by Sutton and 29 other London Boroughs, has been launched by the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) London.

NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are pleased to announce that all GP surgeries in the borough have been rated as "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with two surgeries receiving "Outstanding" in some categories.

The focus of Sexual Health Week for 2017 is on the use of pornography, including the discussion of related topics such as sexual expectations, consent and the practice of safe sex.

September is Urology Awareness Month. Now in its third year, the campaign is dedicated to all things urological, from increasing knowledge about urology disease to banishing the stigma associated with many of these conditions.

Residents in Sutton are being urged to plan ahead for the August bank holiday weekend this year.

The AGM was held Tuesday 26 September 2017, 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Good Shepherd Centre, Carshalton

World Breastfeeding Awareness Week runs between 1-7 August, and aims to highlight the value of breastfeeding globally.

We are please to annouce that Sutton CCG has been rated as 'good' for 2016/17 in NHS England's end of year Improvement and Assessment Framework (IAF).

Epsom and St Helier are engaging with local people about the future of their buildings and services

South west London want to improve support for women and their families who may be affected by mental health conditions during or after pregnancy

Residents registered with a Sutton GP can now access even more GP and nurse appointments at a time convenient to them, from Monday 17 July 2017.

NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group is delighted that Sutton residents are very satisfied with their experience of GP services, according to this year's GP Patient Survey, an independent survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England.

NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has appointed local GP Dr Jeffrey Croucher as Clinical Chair.

Join the citywide movement to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Londoners.

London Borough of Sutton residents can now manage their health online in the same way they manage other areas of their life such as banking and shopping.

Healthcare professionals and employers in Sutton are urged to consider how they can improve the lives of people with a learning disability during Learning Disability Week.

The general public are invited to view plans of the proposed new surgery development for Belmont Surgery. An exhibition of the plans will be held on Thursday 22nd June from 4pm to 8pm at the Shanklin Community Centre, Rookley Close, Sutton, SM2 6TT.

Carers Week is all about reminding people of the tireless dedication of carers and the positive impact of their thankless work. GPs in Sutton are encouraging locals to spare a thought for carers in the community

Diabetes is one of the UK’s biggest health crises, and it’s on the rise. Some 4.5 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, and 11.9 million in the UK are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Discussions are taking place across south west London to develop a plan which ensures that children with autism and their parents get all the support they need and ensuring that services are fit for purpose.

Please consult the list to find out which pharmacies will be open, and when, on 29 May.

The Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Awareness Week takes place this year 14 – 20 May with the aim of spreading the charity's core philosophy that life doesn't end where dementia begins

Good mental health is more than the absence of a mental health problem. It's about thriving – not just surviving – when life challenges us with stresses and strains.

Please consult this list to find out which pharmacies will be open, and when, on 1 May.

From Wednesday 19 April, patients registered with a Sutton GP practice are able to book evening and weekend GP and nurse appointments.

Are you struggling with your mental health and finding it difficult to cope? Come along to a Recovery Café for a safe and supportive space.

April is bowel cancer awareness month, and a special opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer.

During Nutrition and Hydration Week (March 13-19) patients and healthcare professionals in Sutton are asked to support the campaign to reduce malnutrition and dehydration across their localities.

Sutton CCG has appointed a new external auditor