1. Local residents share their views on mental health support services

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    In stressful times services that support our mental health are even more important. We spoke to residents from Islington's migrant communities to better understand their experiences.

  2. Our volunteers are helping local residents to get the most out of their devices, and keep connected in troubled times

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    With social distancing measures in place, we're doing more and more essential tasks online. Our digital champions make sure that local residents that need some support don't get left behind.

  3. Healthwatch supports community organisations to go digital in the fight against coronavirus

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    Healthwatch has been providing digital training and support to local voluntary organisations to help them to better support their volunteers and the communities they serve whilst social distancing measures are in place.

  4. Covid-19 and you

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    Share your experiences on daily life during the pandemic by completing our survey

  5. What are the psychiatric consequences of severe coronavirus infections?

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    At our 30 June event speakers from the research team at University College London Hospital helped us understand how the pandemic has affected our mental health. We heard that there are lessons to learn from previous coronavirus outbreaks.

  6. Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. Help services improve and join our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare to encourage people to share their experience.

  7. DIGITAL INCLUSION: Local residents in social housing and sheltered accommodation improve their skills

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    We're doing more and more essential tasks online. Our digital champions offer support and encouragement to local residents who are learning how to use digital platforms.

  8. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    To respond to coronavirus, local hospitals serving Islington residents had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received. 

  9. Learn new ways of managing your eating habits with weight management experts from UCH

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    Participants are needed for focus groups planned for October, led by specialists from University College Hospital

  10. Why are so few people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds taking part in Covid vaccine trials?

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    The biomedical research team from University College Hospital wants to better understand the reasons why BME people are underrepresented in vaccine trials.

  11. Have your say on how your health data is used in research

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    Participants are needed for a focus group planned for 21 October, led by specialists from University College Hospital

  12. Digital exclusion is even more of a concern during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Lockdown is over but social distancing is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Being able to connect remotely with services and social networks has never been more important.

  13. Islington’s first Covid-19 testing site has opened

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    The local walk-through testing site, in the car park of the Sobell Leisure Centre, will be open from 8am-8pm, seven days a week, for the next six months.

  14. Wide-reaching phone campaign from local organisations helps residents stay informed about covid

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    We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and gave over 1600 people access to reliable information about coronavirus in their first language.

  15. Dental services in Camden and Islington are prioritising patients with the highest need

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    Most dental practices have to have up to one hour gaps between patients if they are providing treatments, to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. This means that available appointments are in short supply.

  16. It's a dog's life on Whatsapp - Islington pet owner learns new digital tricks

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    Patsy used to just use her phone for making calls. Now she can use it to to share photos of her beloved dog with her friends. We hope this is just the start of her digital journey.

  17. The NHS is open: Whittington Health talk to us about hospital appointments and visits

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    Whittington Health shared ways in which their services have changed to ensure patient and staff safety during this pandemic.

  18. What will the 'new normal' look like for general practice in Islington?

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    Are the changes to services we’ve seen over the past nine months going to be here to stay?

  19. Healthwatch volunteer wins prestigious local award

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    Our congratulations go to David Mallory, who has been recognised as a champion among Digital Champions

  20. Ways we can look after our mental wellbeing during the pandemic

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    Senior staff from Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust shared their advice for maintaining good mental health during the pandemic, and answered questions from our audience.

  21. What do carers need?

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    We interviewed 44 unpaid/family carers over the phone. We asked them what extra support would make the biggest difference to their lives.

  22. Become a Covid-19 Health Champion

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    Camden and Islington Public Health run a programme that can give you and the people you know easy access to the latest advice and guidance about Covid-19.

  23. What are people telling us about e-consult?

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    For patients who are comfortable using computers e-consult can be a convenient and user-friendly method of getting in contact with the GP surgery. For patients who struggle with or cannot use computers, e-consult can be a serious barrier to access.

  24. Our review of GP practice websites in Islington

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    We looked at the websites of the 32 NHS GP practices in Islington, and at the information available to patients about online services.

  25. Community organisations work together to help residents make informed choices about the COVID-19 vaccine

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    Our Diverse Communities partnership has been helping residents with disabilities or those that don't have English as a first language to get the answers they need.

  26. Is the NHS sharing your data? What you need to know

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    Find out more about how and why your NHS data is shared.

  27. Healthwatch helps to drive forward a new borough-wide strategy to promote digital inclusion

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    Last month we launched a report examining the issue of digital exclusion in the borough. We're happy to say we'll now be working with Islington Council to help them co-produce a new digital inclusion strategy.

  28. Share your experiences of seeing a GP

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    How easy have you found it to speak to a GP, or to access support from your practice?

  29. Share your experiences of accessing NHS dentistry

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    How easy have you found it to find an NHS dentist, or to access NHS dental care?

  30. Tell us about your experience of Long Covid

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    Have you or a family member had Long Covid? Complete the questionnaire to help ensure that patients with this condition across north central London are getting the support they need.

  31. Top tips for staying safe on the internet

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    To celebrate Get Online Week our volunteer digital champions and digital partners share their favourite tips for staying safe online.

  32. Healthwatch Islington is recruiting new board members

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    We're seeking participation from people from Black and Asian backgrounds. We are also looking for people who may have experience as a family carer, or who use health services regularly.

  33. Commissioners answer your questions about the new Integrated Care System

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    Integrated Care Systems go live in April 2022 and will change the way health and care services are planned and delivered. Commissioners told Healthwatch how the new system and structures should improve on the old.

  34. Healthwatch Islington shortlisted for prestigious national award

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    Healthwatch Islington has been shortlisted for the work of our volunteer team in a major national awards scheme.

  35. Healthwatch Islington wins prestigious national award

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    Local health champion wins ‘Celebrating our volunteer team’ category in major national awards scheme.

  36. Healthwatch Islington will continue to deliver the Healthwatch service for Islington

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    We have been awarded a contract of up to nine years starting from 1 April 2022.

  37. Healthwatch hears from care home managers about services supporting the health of their residents

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    As we come out of the pandemic, we asked care home managers how easy it was to get support for their residents from GPs, dentists, opticians, community health, and hospital transport services.

  38. Patients with high levels of need have struggled to access dental treatment on the NHS

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    Our latest report shares local people's experiences of trying to access NHS dentistry in Islington since the pandemic

  39. Patients who don't already have an NHS dentist are finding it harder to access treatment

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    Our latest report shares local people's experiences of trying to access NHS dentistry in Islington since the pandemic

  40. Your questions about community physiotherapy answered

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    Speakers from Whittington Health Community Services and the Islington GP Federation answered questions about community-based physio services in Islington.

  41. Long Covid Case studies: Rebecca's Story

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    We've been working with Healthwatch organisations across North Central London to gather local people's experiences of Long Covid. Our aims are to identify any gaps in current provision and support the better development of services.

  42. Long Covid Case studies: Claire's Story

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    We've been working with Healthwatch organisations across North Central London to gather local people's experiences of Long Covid. Our aims are to identify any gaps in current provision and support the better development of services.

  43. Making a difference in the community

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    Healthwatch is working in partnership with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust to make local health services more accessible.

  44. Improving access to GP services

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    Thanks to people sharing their experiences of GP appointments with us, we’ve been able to help local commissioners draw up an action plan to make GP services easier to access for all our residents.

  45. Healthwatch hypertension information campaign kicks off in style

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    Our staff and volunteers have been offering free blood pressure tests and raising awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure at Callyfest and on Chapel Market.