1. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

  2. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Islington, including why it's important to have the vaccine.

  3. 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.

  4. Looking after our wellbeing during the pandemic

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    Staff from Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust spoke to us about mental health issues related to the pandemic, and the actions we can take to look after ourselves and others

  5. Looking after our wellbeing: Questions and Answers

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    Meeting Notes

  6. Coronavirus Vaccine Fact Sheet

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    Correct as of 15 March and updated on 25 May 2021

  7. Islington residents tell us what they think about remote health appointments

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    Although more face-to-face appointments will be available once the pandemic is over, video and phone consultations are likely here to stay. We can help services understand the impact of this change by sharing our feedback.

  8. Covid Vaccinations: Community Q & A

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    Liam Beadman, the Head of Primary Care Development for Islington at NHS North Central London, together with his colleagues answered our questions about the Covid vaccination programme.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Developing a virtual model of counselling support

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    Feedback from staff and service users at the Maya Centre on their experiences of virtual counselling during the pandemic

  12. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  13. From Digital Exclusion to Inclusion

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    We know that there is a huge digital divide in Islington and that this is likely to exacerbate existing inequality if we don’t take joined-up action.

  14. 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.

  15. What is Long Covid?

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    Long Covid usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which can fluctuate and change over time and can affect any system in the body.

  16. Long Covid: Questions and Answers

    Advice and Information -

    Dr Melissa Heightman, Clinical Lead for Post-Covid Services at UCLH (University College London Hospitals), and Dan Windross from North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group answered our questions about Long Covid.

  17. Analysis of Islington GP practice websites

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    The information and help available through the GP practice website is likely to be an increasingly important factor in meeting patient needs.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Our annual report 2020-21

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    We engaged with and supported 2,189 residents with issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic this year. 781 people shared their experiences of health and social care.

  21. 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.

  22. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  23. 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?

  24. 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.

  25. COVID-19 booster vaccine fact sheet

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    Correct as of 1 November 2021