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We surveyed 117 local residents to see if they were aware of additional services available from local pharmacies -
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207 local residents gave us their views on pharmacy, lifestyle and well-being, A&E, interpreting services, and GP referrals. -
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A number of people use hospital emergency departments when they could be seen by a GP or in their local pharmacy. What factors influence how we decide where we need to be seen? -
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Local residents gave us their views on hospital appointments and patient choice, GP services, and keeping fit and healthy. -
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Find materials for this meeting of the Islington Patient Group. -
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Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you. -
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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. -
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For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP. -
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One in five people in Islington have high blood pressure but only half know that they do. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack and stroke. The only way to find out whether you have high blood pressure is to get it measured. -
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Jenni volunteers as a Health Champion. As Covid restrictions ease we are looking forward to getting back out into the community and speaking to local residents again. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Islington volunteers and staff visited 40 Islington pharmacies. The aim of these visits was to observe the physical space of the pharmacy and comment on its accessibility. -
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Our volunteers visited local pharmacies to see how accessible they were for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. -
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Stop smoking services are free, friendly, and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good. -
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You might be surprised by the range of support that's available from your local pharmacy. Residents on low incomes who are classed as socially vulnerable can access free medicines for minor ailments. -
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We asked people about their experiences of seeing a GP, using pharmacy services and getting treatment for Long Covid. -
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The Royal College of Nursing has announced that members will take strike action from Sunday 30 April to Monday 1 May 2023. -
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Many of the people we spoke to wanted to see pharmacies offering more preventative and diagnostic services. Health checks, blood tests, and cholesterol tests were services people said they could access more easily at a pharmacy. -
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We spoke to 98 smokers and ex-smokers from communities experiencing health inequalities. -
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate. -
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We spoke to 65 residents from communities experiencing health inequalities. All were smokers or ex-smokers. Few had taken up the offer of support to give up. -
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Yussuf Ahmed is the Coordinator at Islington Somali Community, an organisation belonging to our Diverse Communities Health Voice partnership. In this guest blog, Yussuf talks about the benefits of the collaboration. -
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It's been a great year of growth for Healthwatch Islington. We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the borough. -
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We helped over 1,300 people improve their understanding of hypertension and identified over 130 people with undiagnosed hypertension, whom we were able to point in the direction of their GP or community pharmacy for further tests. -
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We helped over 1,300 people improve their understanding of hypertension. -
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Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support, and how you can help stop the spread -
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The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed. -
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Coronavirus updates from a range of organisations providing more specialist advice -
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Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder. -
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There are organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. During the current pandemic some of these services may be offered in different ways because we need to observe social distancing. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.
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Dr Peter Wilson, consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), spoke to us about ways to minimise the chances of transmission of coronavirus at home. -
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If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic -
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A brief introduction to Zoom - giving guidance on how to join a virtual meeting. -
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Researchers from University College London Hospital with expertise in obesity, diet and nutrition, and exercise and physical activity spoke to us about actions we can all take to stay healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. -
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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. -
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Share your experiences on daily life during the pandemic by completing our survey -
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Data specialists from University College London Hospital spoke to us about ways we can keep safe online. We also learned how our health data is shared. -
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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. -
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The presentations and notes from our 30 June mental health event -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic. -
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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. -
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Dr Peter Wilson, consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), answered questions from Healthwatch about the merits of the flu jab. -
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Meeting notes