South West London System

The South West London Academic Health and Social Care System was a membership network comprising the organisations which provide and commission health and social care for the 1.3 million residents of Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth – together with the three universities of St George’s, University of London, Kingston University London and University of Roehampton.
The System began in 2009 and integrated with the Health Innovation Network on 1st April 2017. During that time it was involved in 48 projects, sponsored 19 large projects and awarded 57 Small Grants.
Three programmes have been continued by the HIN and are a fitting legacy to the diverse activity supported through the SWLS. These are:

• Small Grants Programme
• Leading and Managing Change across Boundaries programme
• Research Summer School

Below is a collection of reports and papers produced by SWLS:

Safeguarding report:

Safeguarding Adults Masterclass

Annual Reports:

• 2009
• 2010
• 2011
• 2012
• 2013
• 2014
• 2015
• 2016/17 

Public Health ROI:

• Making the case for public health interventions
• Importance of Public Health Infographic – For every £1 spent… Infographic

Small Grants:

• 2013 Poster Booklet

Case Studies – Volume 1:

• 1.1 Empowering Independence and Physical Activity in Care Homes
• 1.2 Misdiagnosis of Aortic Aneurysms
• 1.3 Equipping Care Staff to Handle Difficult Conversations
• 1.4 Empowering Stroke Survivors to Take Charge of Recovery
• 1.5 Using Tech to Target Effective Medicine Management

Case Studies – Volume 2:

• 2.1 Early Identification and Treatment of BPD Comorbidity in Psychosis Clients
• 2.2 Novel Approach for neonatal Cannulation
• 2.3 Pharmacists’ Pre-Surgery Clinic Improves Diabetic Outcomes
• 2.4 Ward Embedded Pharmacist Relieves Pressure on Nurses
• 2.5 Joining Up Hospital and Community Pharmacist Support

Case Studies – Volume 3:

• 3.1 Communicating Bad News to People with Learning Disabilities
• 3.2 Audiology Outreach in Care Home Setting
• 3.3 Enhancing Employability Skills for Young People with Learning Disabilities
• 3.4 Improving Quality of Service for Patients Suffering with Musculoskeletal Conditions
• 3.5 Tailored Preceptorships for Mental Health Nurses

District Nursing:

• The district nursing and community matron services workforce: A scoping review in South London for the South London Nursing Network