1. Who can use your confidential patient information?

    Advice and Information -

    Confidential patient information identifies you and says something about your health, care or treatment. You would expect this information to be kept private.

  2. Accessible Information Standard

    Report -

    How do GP practices in Islington make their services accessible to patients with a communication support need?

  3. Support offered at GP practices for patients with autism

    Report -

    Mystery shoppers called GP practices posing as newly arrived Islington residents looking for a practice which could accommodate their child’s needs. They stated that their child had a diagnosis of autism.

  4. How do our GP practices make their services accessible?

    News -

    Our volunteers visited all the GP practices in the borough to get a sense of how easy it is for them to meet the Accessible Information Standard.

  5. Women from the Islington Somali Community are using their phones to support their wellbeing

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    Women who participated in the Log On project tell us how their smartphones are helping them to feel connected.

  6. Moorfields Eye Hospital - Enter and View visits

    Report -

    Over a two week period in September 2018 we conducted three visits to Moorfields Eye Hospital on City Road.

  7. Community services: Talking to patients using health centres in Islington

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    We spoke to 82 patients accessing a variety of community services from 6 health centres across the borough.

  8. Whittington Hospital Enter and View visits

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    We visited the Imaging Department, and the Fracture and Antenatal Clinics. We asked outpatients about the information they had been sent ahead of their appointment. We also asked them how easy it was find their way around the hospital.

  9. We asked outpatients at the Whittington whether they felt the hospital provided good information about their appointments.

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    We visited the Imaging Department, and the Fracture and Antenatal Clinics. Most people felt the hospital was doing a good job, but there was still some room for improvement.

  10. Care homes: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    Choosing a care home can be daunting and it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy.

  11. Stroke services for Islington

    Advice and Information -

    Support available in Islington for residents recovering from a stroke, and for their family members and carers.

  12. Islington Patient Group November 2019 supporting materials

    Report -

    Find materials for this meeting of the Islington Patient Group.

  13. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  14. Information on Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support, and how you can help stop the spread

  15. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  16. Coronavirus: Information for particular health conditions

    Advice and Information -

    Coronavirus updates from a range of organisations providing more specialist advice

  17. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

    Advice and Information -

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

  18. Planning care at the end of life

    Advice and Information -

    We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.

  19. Health data and the fight against coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    News -

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

  21. Sorting the facts from the fiction about flu vaccinations

    Advice and Information -

    A consultant in medical virology from University College London spoke to us about the upcoming flu season and debunked some common misconceptions about flu vaccinations.

  22. Flu Vaccinations: Community Q & A

    Advice and Information -

    Dr Paraskevopoulou, a consultant in medical virology from University College London answered questions from Healthwatch members about the upcoming flu season and flu vaccinations

  23. Flu Vaccinations and Covid-19 Meeting notes September 2020

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    Meeting notes

  24. Coronavirus Vaccine Fact Sheet

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    Correct as of 15 March and updated on 25 May 2021

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

    News -

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

  26. Sharing NHS patient data: Questions and Answers

    Advice and Information -

    At our event 'Data sharing in the NHS', we answered questions from the community about changes the NHS is making to how it collects and uses patient data.

  27. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  28. Find out about high blood pressure

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  29. 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.

  30. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  31. Healthwatch Islington needs your feedback on screening services

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    If you've been invited for a cervical smear test or breast screening appointment or been sent a home testing kit for bowel cancer screening, then we're interested in hearing about your experience.

  32. Find out about cancer screening services

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    Information about cervical and breast screening appointments, and home testing kits for bowel cancer.

  33. Support for stopping smoking

    Advice and Information -

    Stop smoking services are free, friendly, and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.

  34. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the help you need.

  35. How Healthwatch is helping increase uptake of cancer screening services

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    In Islington, participation in bowel, breast, and cervical cancer screening programmes is below the national and the London average.

  36. Providing advice and information

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    Celebrating ten years of Healthwatch Islington

  37. Raising awareness of hypertension in Islington

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    We helped over 1,300 people improve their understanding of hypertension.

  38. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  39. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  40. What's the difference between social distancing, self isolation and shielding

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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.

  41. Cleaning the home in order to minimise exposure to COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  42. Cancer and coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    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

  43. How to use Zoom

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    A brief introduction to Zoom - giving guidance on how to join a virtual meeting.

  44. Staying healthy when living under lockdown

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  45. 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.

  46. Covid-19 and you

    News -

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

  47. 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.

  48. How has the coronavirus pandemic affected our mental health?

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    The presentations and notes from our 30 June mental health event

  49. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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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.