Health Scrutiny
Speaking up for local people on health We have been actively championing the interests of local people in health matters for ten years. We first set up a health committee in 1994, when proposals were brought forward to downgrade Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton. Although the campaign to save the hospital was ultimately unsuccessful, our voice became a vital influence on the plans for the new community hospital which is now under construction.
Managing health services in Wandsworth The main providers are the St George's Healthcare NHS Trust (which runs St George's Hospital) and the South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust (which runs Springfield Hospital and community-based mental health services). Getting the best out of the NHS in Wandsworth Local authorities must now be consulted on any substantial change in health services in their area. They can also require health service managers to attend meetings of the overview and scrutiny committee to answer questions about their service. We have always argued for increased accountability for local health services and is determined to make the best possible use of this new power. The health overview and scrutiny committee receives regular reports on the performance of local health services and discusses these with the chief executives of the local health service bodies. It looks in more detail into issues of particular concern. More information on the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Other forms of patient involvement We also work alongside Patient and Public Involvement Fora for the Primary Care Trust and other NHS Trusts. These aim to ensure that the views of patient and the public are taken into account by health service managers and planners.
Comments and complaints Wandsworth Teaching PCT PALS Queen Mary's Hospital www.wandsworth.nhs.uk/work/ppi/pals.asp St George's Healthcare NHS Trust PALS South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust If you want independent support to pursue a formal complaint about the health service, you should contact the Independent Complaints and Advocacy Service run by the Citizens Advice Bureaux, on 0845 120 3784
Patient and Public Involvement Fora South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust PPI Forum Wandsworth PCT St George's Healthcare NHS Trust
What's new Health Services in Wandsworth The Director of Public Health is employed by Wandsworth PCT and has a responsibility for protecting and promoting the health of the people of the borough and providing health advice to local agencies. You can find out more about initiatives and programmes at www.wandsworth-pct.org.uk/publichealth The St. George's Healthcare NHS Trust is responsible for St George's Hospital, Tooting. The South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is responsible for mental health services throughout South West London, including Springfield Hospital and a range of community provision. For general information about health and social care services in Wandsworth, visit Careline |
