Careline News
The CareLine Information Centre for Wandsworth (www.careline.org.uk) provides information on Social Services and Healthcare for those resident and working in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
News published on Careline’s website is replicated below. Click on a link to read more about a news item (this will take you away from WandsworthLINk and onto Careline’s website).
- Vehicle Breakdown Services - AA (Automobile Association) Emergency Breakdown Number: 0800 88 77 66 Disability Helpline: 0800 26 20 50 Web: www.theaa.com 24 hour emergency breakdown service. RAC (Royal Automobile Club) Emergency...
- Stop Smoking Service in Wandsworth - Drop-in Clinics - Mondays (4.15 to 7.45pm) at Doddington Health Centre, SW11 Tuesdays (12 to 2.30pm) at Queen Mary’s Hospital, SW15 Tuesdays (3.30 to 5pm) at Battersea Library, SW11 Tuesdays (5 to 7.45pm) at...
- Opportunities for Mental Health Carer Involvement Wandsworth - Formal Meetings: Support is available at all meetings for carers/service users listed below. It may be possible to attend a meeting to ‘get a flavour’ before deciding whether you want to become...
- Telecare in Wandsworth - Telecare can help to manage risks surrounding falls, wandering, fire, flood, carbon monoxide and gas. It consists of a range of sensors which, when activated, will send an alert to the 24-hour WATCH...
- Battersea Bridge House - A new, purpose built, independent low secure hospital. It will provide assessment, multi-disciplinary care, on-going treatment and focused rehabilitation for up to 22 male patients aged between 18 and...
- Volunteering in Wandsworth Libraries - Libraries have a variety of volunteering opportunities, e.g. assisting with computer classes, helping with homework clubs, events, and general clerical work. For more information and an application...
- Primary Care Support Service - Primary Care Support Service (PCSS) 187 Ewell Road Surbiton Surrey, KT6 6AU Phone: 020 8335 1400 Fax: 020 8335 1401 Web: www.pcss.nhs.uk The Primary Care Support Service is contracted by Wandsworth...
- Service Users, Carers, Providers & Voluntary Organisations Reference Groups - Since the New Year Wandsworth Adult Social Services Department have been taking their transformation programme up a gear and looking at ways to improve involvement and communication about...
- Breast Screening - If you are aged between 50 and 70 you should automatically receive an invitation to be screened once every 3 years. You can change your appointment either by completing the online appointment form...
- Clinical Waste Collections - If you are being treated at home, there is a free collection service for clinical waste: including Tiger sacks (these have replaced the old style yellow sacks which can no longer be collected)...
- The Open University and Carers - The Open University method of learning and continual support can go a long way to overcome difficulties associated with access to learning for carers. Carers can gain undergraduate certificates...
- Furniture Collection for Elderly and Disabled - If you are over 60 or disabled and living alone in Wandsworth you can have large unwanted items like sofas and old washing machines collected from your home, by the council, for a one-off fee of...
- How to Complain about St George's Healthcare NHS Trust - If you are dissatisfied with the service provided by St George's Hospital or Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre, you have the right to complain. Initially you should raise the matter with those in...
